NCA's Doctoral Program Guide

Communication Studies at Purdue University celebrates a long and distinguished history, having granted doctoral degrees since 1948 and having offered masters degrees since 1947. As our field has developed over time, Purdue faculty and graduate students have been at the forefront leading those advancements in discovery, learning, and engagement. We celebrate our rich history and long-standing tradition, as well as the many alumni who have contributed to Purdue's outstanding reputation and who continue to have distinguished impacts on our discipline and beyond.

Admission Requirements 

• Statement of Purpose
• Transcripts
• GRE Scores
• Three Letters of Recommendation
• Sample of Scholarly Writing
• Additional Supporting Materials (at the applicant's discretion)
• Purdue University Graduate School Application
• Application Fee
• TOEFL/TWE/TSE Scores (International Students)

Graduate Faculty 

• Professor Josh Boyd, Ph.D., Indiana University
• Professor Robert X. Browning, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin
• Assistant Professor Emily Buehler, Ph.D., University of Iowa
• Assistant Professor Charles Catalano, Ph.D., Purdue University
• Professor Robin Clair, Ph.D., Kent State University
• Professor of Practice W. Bart Collins, Ph.D., University of Kansas
• Professor John O. Greene, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin
• Assistant Professor Jennifer Hoewe, Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University
• Assistant Professor Ilwoo Ju, Ph.D., University of Tennessee
• Associate Professor Seungyoon Lee, Ph.D., University of Southern California 
• Professor Sorin Adam Matei, Ph.D., University of Southern California
• Professor Marifran Mattson, Ph.D., Arizona State University
• Professor Melanie Morgan, Ph.D., University of Kansas
• Associate Professor Evan Perrault, Ph.D., Michigan State University
• Professor Torsten Reimer, Ph.D., Free University of Berlin
• Professor Felicia Roberts, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin
• Assistant Professor Brett Sherrick, Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University
• Assistant Professor Hwanseok Song, Ph.D., Cornell University
• Professor Glenn Sparks, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin
• Professor Howard Sypher, Ph.D., University of Michigan
• Professor Ralph Webb, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin
• Assistant Professor, Diana Zulli, Ph.D., University of Utah

NCA Awards Received by Faculty and Students, 2000-present 

• Brommel Award for Outstanding Scholarship in Family Communication, 2008
• Cushman Memorial Award, 2009
• Golden Anniversary Monograph Award, 2008
• Miller Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award, 2016