Communication and Urban Sustainability (Ph.D. Dual-Title)

Students admitted to the Ph.D. program in Communication can apply to earn a Ph.D. in Communication with a dual-title in Urban Sustainability. This dual-title degree is designed to prepare researchers and professionals to solve challenging urban problems that require working across disciplines. Students enrolled in this dual title program will take courses in topics and develop specific skills relating to urban sustainability across several departments. Students in the program will also undertake activities such as community service, participate in colloquiums, and prepare a funding proposal related to urban sustainability. The dual-title coursework follows competencies outlined by the Transformative Research in Urban Sustainability Training program.The multi-disciplinary breadth of the dual-title Ph.D. program positions graduates to complete their doctoral work with the knowledge, network, and practical skills to be successful in the emerging field of urban sustainability. Graduates of the program are positioned to apply for jobs in both academia and industry. They have the theoretical and practical knowledge as well as the analytical tools to work in the fields of crisis communication, environmental communication, health communication, organizational communication, risk communication, which offer employment opportunities in both academic departments and various industry sectors.