Doctoral Education Trends: Content Analyses of Dissertations and Job Postings
Journalism & Mass Communication Educator
Published online on March 26, 2026
Abstract
Journalism & Mass Communication Educator, Ahead of Print.
This study analyzes doctoral education trends in journalism and mass communications. Dissertation abstracts (N= 643) from ACEJMC-accredited schools from 2019 to 2024 were coded; popular topics included underrepresented communities, social media, and ...
This study analyzes doctoral education trends in journalism and mass communications. Dissertation abstracts (N= 643) from ACEJMC-accredited schools from 2019 to 2024 were coded; popular topics included underrepresented communities, social media, and ...