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The Ph.D. program in Communication and Media at the University of Michigan is an interdisciplinary program that focuses on the structure, processes and impact of media and communication worldwide. Students are introduced to a variety of theoretical frameworks and research methods from a wide range of disciplines across the social sciences and the humanities. The program provides advanced knowledge of the latest research and theory in the field, an understanding of the major analytical approaches to media and communication studies, along with opportunities to do original and collaborative research beginning in the very first year of the program.  In addition to providing a foundation in media and communication studies, the program permits a highly individualized program of study tailored to fit the student’s needs and interests.