M. A. & Ph. D.
Programs
in
Speech Communication

An Overview for Prospective Students

This document is intended to help you become familiar with the general content and requirements of the Ph.D. and M. A. programs in Speech Communication. We invite you to apply for graduate work in our department by the procedures described below. To ensure yourself the fullest consideration, you should have all of your materials to the Department and the Graduate School by January 1st. If you have other questions about one of the programs after reading this summary, please e-mail or call:

Dr. Jennifer A. Samp
Graduate Coordinator
Department of Speech Communication
The University of Georgia
110 Terrell Hall
Athens, GA 30602-1725

706-542-4893
706-542-3245 fax
jasamp@uga.edu

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status in its programs or activities.

1. About the University of Georgia and the Department of Speech Communication
2. The Faculty
   • Active Faculty Research and Teaching Interests
   • Affiliated and Emeritus Faculty and Teaching Interests
   • Some Recent Faculty Awards
3. The M. A. Program
   • M.A. Program Structure and Duration
   • M.A. Plan of Study (Sample)
4. The Ph. D. Program
   • Ph.D. Program Structure and Duration
     
   • Ph.D. Plan of Study (Sample)
   • Ph.D. Requirements for Methodology
5. Prerequisite Course Work for Graduate Programs
6. Performance Expectations for Ph. D. and M. A. Students
7. Admissions Procedures
   • Application Materials
   • Application Deadlines
   • Admission and Assistantship Requirements
   • Assistantships
   • Application

I. About the University of Georgia and the Department of Speech Communication

The University of Georgia is the capstone of the 34 institutions in The University System of Georgia and is the oldest chartered state university in the United States. Located in Athens, a city of about 150,000, the University is situated in the rolling foothills of North Georgia. Athens is located only 70 miles northeast of Atlanta, one of the nation's fastest growing and dynamic cities. For more about Athens, visit the site of the Athens Visitor’s Bureau: http://www.visitathensga.com.

The Department of Speech Communication is located in Terrell Hall and situated on the historic North Campus. Our space in Terrell Hall houses faculty and staff offices, graduate offices with computers and laser printers, a computer lab, a lounge, and a classroom.

The primary goal of both the M.A. and Ph.D. programs in the Department of Speech Communication is to develop scholars/researchers and teachers who will excel in teaching and research positions. Ours is an academic-focused degree designed to prepare scholars for careers in research and/or teaching in an academic setting. The Ph.D. program, which was initiated in 1987, has gained a national reputation for excellence, including high rankings in the National Communication Association’s recent surveys. Both the M.A. and the Ph.D. programs offer distinctive curricula and exciting intellectual challenges.

II. The Faculty

The Department's faculty members are nationally recognized authorities in specialized areas of rhetorical studies, interpersonal communication, persuasion, and health communication. They are active scholars and committed teachers who embrace a philosophy of accessibility and supportiveness to graduate students. The opportunity to work with faculty whose research you find interesting and stimulating is one of the most important factors contributing to a satisfying graduate school experience.

Active Faculty Research and Teaching Interests

Affiliated and Emeritus Faculty Research and Teaching Interests

Michael F. Adams, Ph.D., Ohio State University,
President of UGA: Political Communication and Higher Education Administration

Dwight L. Freshley, Emeritus, Ph.D., Ohio State University
Social movements, political and religious communication

Thurmon Garner, Emeritus, Ph.D., Northwestern University
Rhetorical Studies: ethnographic and intercultural communication

Charles R. Gruner, Emeritus, Ph.D., Ohio State University
Wit and humor as communication, various language variables

John E. Hocking, Emeritus, Ph.D., Michigan State University
Nonverbal communication and social influence, communication and social problems.

Calvin M. Logue, Josiah Meigs Emeritus, Ph.D., Louisiana State University
Southern politics and racial studies

Donald L. Rubin, Emeritus, Ph.D., University of Minnesota
Language Analysis and Communication Education: cultural diversity, literacy, and orality

Some Recent Faculty Awards

III. The M. A. Program

As a M.A. student in the Department of Speech Communication, you will select one of two tracks of study:(1) Communication Studies or (2) Rhetorical Studies.

Requirements: Coursework required for the M.A. in Speech Communication include: (1) SPCM 8200 (Rhetorical Theory), SPCM 8500 (Interpersonal Communication Theory), SPCM 8020 (Introduction to Graduate Studies) during the Fall semester of the first year of study, (2) SPCM 8010 (Seminar in Communication Education) during both years, (3) either SPCM 8300 (Rhetorical Criticism) or SPCM 8700 (Empirical Research Methods) during the Spring semester of the first year of study, (4) two hours of SPCM 8050 (Research Practicum), (5) delivering one departmental colloquium, (6) completing a thesis, and (7) successfully completing a final oral examination.

A Note about Hours: The University of Georgia Graduate School Bulletin stipulates that a M.A. student must complete a program of study which constitutes a logical whole and that the courses listed in the program of study must carry at least 24 semester hours of graduate credit, exclusive of thesis and research hours. At least one-half of this credit must be in University of Georgia courses open only to graduate students.

Also, any graduate student funded by the University must be enrolled in 12 hours each Fall and Spring semester and 9 hours during the Summer semester to be eligible for funding. However, the Department does not advise that most students take more than 9 “content” hours. Thus, each semester, you will need to enroll in SPCM 7000 (Master’s Research) in order to reach a total of 12 hours.

Committee: Each student has a three-person committee which, in consultation with the student, plans and approves the student's program of study, advises the student on required research skills, guides the thesis research, reads and approves the thesis, and administers the thesis defense and the final examination over the program of study.  

M.A. Program Structure and Duration

The typical M.A. student takes two years to complete all degree requirements:

Course Work: You will need a minimum of 24 hours of course work. This minimum excludes thesis hours. At least 12 hours of courses must be from the Speech Communication department, exclusive of research thesis hours. M.A. students may not count more than one independent study course toward the requirements for their degree.

Thesis Prospectus: After your Major Professor has approved your prospectus, copies will be distributed to your Advisory Committee. Ideally, you will be ready for your prospectus defense during the Fall Semester of your second year of residence.

Final Examination: The Graduate School requires a final examination on both the program of study and the thesis. Ideally, you will take your final examination by the end of Spring semester of your second year of residence.

Summer Exam Policy: With rare exceptions, no thesis examinations will be held in the summer, a period of time beginning on spring commencement and ending on the first day of the first full week prior to the week in which classes commence for the fall.

M.A. Plan of Study (Sample)

First year in residence

Fall Semester	Spring Semester
SPCM 8200 (3 hrs.) SPCM 8500 (3 hrs.)  SPCM 8050 (1 hr.) SPCM 8010 (1 hr.) SPCM 8020 (1 hr.) SPCM 7000 (3 hrs.)	Electives (6 hrs.) SPCM 8050 (1 hr.) SPCM 8300 or 8700 (3 hrs.) SPCM 7000 (3 hrs.)

Second year in residence

Fall Semester	Spring Semester
Electives (6 hrs.) SPCM 7000 (6 hrs.)	SPCM 7300 (9 hrs.) SPCM 7000 (3 hrs.)

Descriptions of the numbered courses listed above are available on the Department Website.  Recent departmental “Electives” include:

Communication Studies:

Communication, Social Cognition & Emotion Interpersonal Conflict  Message Design Race, Culture and Communication

Dark Side of Relationships Interracial Communication Health Communication Persuasion

Rhetorical Studies:

Specters and Vectors of Post-industrial War Materialist Theories and Rhetoric The Rhetoric of 9/11 and the War on Terror Rhetoric, Feminisms, and Social Change Rhetoric and Poststructuralism

Visual Rhetorics Foucault On the Question of Agency

IV. The Ph. D. Program

Ph.D. students in the Department of Speech Communication are expected to select one of two tracks of study: (1) Communication Studies or (2) Rhetorical Studies.

Requirements: During the first year of study, students in the Communication Studies track are required to take SPCM 8500 (Communication Theory), SPCM 8010 (Communication Education), SPCM 8020 (Introduction to Graduate Studies), an additional seminar in the Fall, and SPCM 8700 (Empirical Research Methods), plus two additional seminars in the Spring. Students in the Rhetorical Studies track are required to take SPCM 8200 (Rhetorical Theory), SPCM 8010 (Communication Education), SPCM 8020 (Introduction to Graduate Studies), and an additional seminar during the Fall. During the Spring, Rhetoric students take SPCM 8300 (Rhetorical Criticism) plus two additional seminars. As part of the Ph.D., students are required to: (1) take SPCM 8010 in every fall (when teaching), (2) take 6 hours of research tools, (3) demonstrate competence in two concentrated areas of scholarship, (4) complete three hours of SPCM 8050 (Research Practicum), (5) complete at least 18 hours of course work in the department exclusive of research hours, dissertation hours, and SPCM 8050s, (6) deliver one department colloquium, (7) successfully complete oral and written comprehensive examinations, and (8) successfully complete a dissertation.

A Note about Hours: The Graduate School requires that graduate students funded by the University must be enrolled in 12 hours each semester. However, we do not advise that most students take more than 9 “content” hours. Thus, each semester, you will need to enroll in 3 hours of SPCM 9000 in order to reach a total of 12 hours.

Areas of Concentration & Outside Coursework: You are required to declare two concentrated areas of scholarship in your program of study, each of which should be defined by at least 3 courses (courses may not be counted in both areas). It is helpful if one of the areas is more general (e.g., Rhetorical Theory or Communication Theory) and the other is more specific (e.g., Gender and Culture or Health Communication). Ph.D. students may not count more than 2 independent study courses toward the requirements for the doctorate. Ph.D. students may also not count more than 2 courses below the 7000 level toward the requirements for the doctorate.

We expect that you will take some coursework in anther department at UGA. The type of course varies. Students typically take a research tool course outside of the department. You may also wish to take courses that strengthen an area of specialty. Remember that one member of your advisory committee must be from another department; taking a course in another department is a good way to find this “outside” member.

Committee: Each student has a five-person advisory committee which, in consultation with the student, plans and approves the student's program of study, arranges the comprehensive written and oral examinations, approves the dissertation prospectus, and examines the student on the completed dissertation. The committee must be chaired or co-chaired by a tenure-track faculty member in the department. Further, at least three members of the advisory committee must be faculty in Speech Communication and at least one member must be from another department.

Ph.D. Program Structure and Duration

The typical program of Ph.D. study will include at least 36 hours of course work plus dissertation hours. Most Ph.D. students take three to four years beyond the Master’s degree to complete the degree.

Course Work: As described above, you will need a minimum of 36 hours of course work plus dissertation hours. However, the actual number of hours is set by the major professor and advisory committee and may involve substantially more than 36 hours. This minimum excludes dissertation hours. Taking an average of three courses per semester, you should finish course work in approximately two to two and one-half years.

Transfer Credit: The University of Georgia does not transfer graduate credit from other institutions. However, with the permission of the advisory committee, transfer students may be allowed to reduce their total number of course hours.

Exams: All Ph.D. students must successfully complete a comprehensive examination process before being admitted to Ph.D. candidacy.  The exams will involve writing two independent papers or responding to a series of exam questions. More details about the exams are available upon request. Exams are not routinely scheduled during the Summer term.

Admission to Candidacy: In the Department of Speech Communication, a student is admitted to candidacy after successful completion of the comprehensive written examination, successful oral defense, and completion of the program of study.

Dissertation Prospectus: An examination of your dissertation prospectus will take place at a meeting separate from your oral preliminary examination. After your Major Professor has approved your prospectus, copies will be distributed to your Advisory Committee. Committee members must be given two weeks to read the dissertation prospectus. Ideally, you will be ready for your prospectus defense during the Fall Semester of your third year of residence.

Dissertation Defense: The Ph.D. student in the Department of Speech Communication should finish his or her dissertation within approximately one year of completing the oral preliminary examination requirement. The oral dissertation will consist of an examination of the candidate's dissertation research. The Dissertation Defense must be scheduled with the Graduate School two weeks in advance, and must be scheduled through the Graduate Program Secretary. Notify the Graduate Secretary three weeks in advance so that she may meet the Graduate School deadline of two weeks for the necessary paperwork.

Summer Defense Policy: With rare exceptions, no dissertation defenses will be held in the summer, a period of time beginning on spring commencement and ending on the first day of the first full week prior to the week in which classes commence for the fall.

Ph.D. Plan of Study (Sample)

First year in residence

Fall Semester	Spring Semester
SPCM 8200 or 8500 (3 hrs.) SPCM 8010 (1 hr.) SPCM 8020 (1 hr.) Electives (6 hrs.) SPCM 9000 (3 hrs.)	SPCM 8300 or 8700 (3 hrs.) SPCM 8050 (1 hr.) Electives (6 hrs.) SPCM 9000 (3 hrs.)

Second year in residence

Fall Semester	Spring Semester
Electives (9 hrs.) SPCM 8050 (1 hr.) SPCM 9000 (2 hrs.)	Electives (9 hrs.) SPCM 8050 (1 hr.) SPCM 9000 (3 hrs.)

Third year in residence

Fall Semester	Spring Semester
SPCM 9000 (9 hrs.) SPCM 9300 (3 hrs.)	SPCM 9300 (9 hrs.) SPCM 9000 (3 hrs.)

Descriptions of the numbered courses listed above are available on the Department Website.  Recent departmental “Electives” include:

Communication Studies:

Communication, Social Cognition & Emotion Interpersonal Conflict  Message Design Race, Culture and Communication

Dark Side of Relationships Interracial Communication Health Communication Persuasion

Rhetorical Studies:

Specters and Vectors of Post-industrial War Materialist Theories and Rhetoric The Rhetoric of 9/11 and the War on Terror Rhetoric, Feminisms, and Social Change Rhetoric and Poststructuralism

Visual Rhetorics Foucault On the Question of Agency

Ph.D. Requirements for Methodology

All doctoral students are required to complete a minimum of 6 hours of research tools, although Communication Studies and Rhetoric students have different options for how to do this. Courses taken to satisfy the research skills requirement cannot be included elsewhere in a student's program of study.

Communication Studies Students:

1. Must receive a grade of “B” or better in the final course of the sequence of ERSH 8310-8320, the final course of the sequence of STAT 6210-6220, or an equivalent course. Alternatively, must receive a grade of “B” or better in a course where ERSH 8320, STAT 6220, or an equivalent course is a prerequisite.
   
   
2. Must satisfactorily complete at least one additional tool course to be determined in consultation with your advisor and committee. The completion of ERSH 8320, STAT 6220, or their equivalent and one additional tool course represent the minimum research methodology requirement. Students in Communication Studies are expected to achieve depth in quantitative or qualitative methods of analyzing data.
   
   
3. Ideally, Communication Studies students will acquire competencies in quantitative multivariate techniques such as factor analysis, structural equation modeling, and logistic regression, or they will acquire competencies in qualitative analytic techniques such as conversation analysis, manipulating complex relational databases, or ethnography. Examples of courses or course sequences where such skills can be acquired may be found in statistics (STAT), education (ERSH), sociology (SOCI), psychology (PSYC), and journalism (JRMC).

Rhetorical Studies Students:

1. Students are permitted (but not required) to complete one of their research skills requirements within the department through one of the following courses:
   
   SPCM 8340      Topics in Methodologies of Rhetorical Criticism
   SPCM 8360      Feminist Rhetorical Theory and Criticism
   
   
2. The remaining three hours of research skills can be chosen from the coursesbelow or from other courses at the university in consultation with your advisor and your committee. The six hour requirement represents a minimum; additional coursework may be required.  
   
   HIST 7900       Historiography
   ERSH 8410      Qualitative Research Methods in Education
   JRMC 9030      Qualitative Research in Mass Communication
   ERSH 8420      Advanced Qualitative Methods in Education Research
   SOCI 6750        Qualitative Methods in Social Research
   WMST 8010    Women and the Construction of Knowledge

V. Prerequisite Course Work for Graduate Programs

Those who teach the Department's core theory and methods courses, SPCM 8500, 8200, 8300, and 8700, presume that students will have had an appropriate introduction to these topics in their undergraduate education. If you are accepted to the graduate program in Speech Communication without having taken theory or methods courses in the field, you should prepare for your graduate work in one of the following ways:

1. Taking courses which are equivalent to SPCM 3700 (empirical research methods), and 3300 (rhetorical criticism) at other universities.
   
   
2. Enrolling in SPCM 3700 and 3300 at the University of Georgia prior to enrollment in Graduate School.
   
   
3. Reading the texts required for each of these core courses (information about the texts required for these courses can be obtained from the Graduate Coordinator),

Prospective students with a Communication Studies emphasis are encouraged to take one or more undergraduate statistics courses in preparation for their work in Speech Communication.

VI. Performance Expectations for Ph.D. and M.A. Students

The Department reviews students' research activities, performances in course work, and assistantship responsibilities on a regular basis.

At the end of Fall semester of the first year and after the Spring semester of each year of residence, your research activities, teaching, and course work will be evaluated by a committee composed of the Graduate Coordinator, the Basic Course Coordinator (or person supervising a research assistant's responsibilities), and your course instructors in the department.

After each evaluation, you will receive a letter from the Graduate Coordinator in which the feedback from faculty is provided. Fall letters are mailed sometime in January, and Spring letters are usually mailed by the beginning of July. Students are encouraged to talk with either the Graduate Coordinator or individual faculty members about the feedback they receive.

VII. Admissions Procedures

Applying to either the Ph.D. or M.A. program in Speech Communication requires submitting some materials to the Graduate School and some materials directly to the Department of Speech Communication.

Application Materials

Your application will be reviewed by the Department Graduate Admissions Committee when all of the materials itemized below have been submitted:

1. An on-line Graduate School application has been completed at:
   http://www.grad.uga.edu/. Click on “Apply Online” under the Admissions heading.
   
   

   Degree Objective: Major:

   Ph.D. (840A) or M.A. (840) Speech Communication

        
   As part of this application, you will need to also send in the following:
        
   1. Application Fee. The application processing fee is non-refundable and is collected to cover the cost of processing the admissions application.
      
      
   2. GRE scores officially sent from the testing agency (ETS SCHOOL CODE: 5813)
      
      
   3. Domestic applicants: Two official transcripts in sealed envelopes from each institution of higher education where a degree was earned.
      
      
   4. International applicants:
      Two official transcripts (official academic records and certified English translations, if applicable) from each institution of higher education attended.
      TOEFL scores officially sent from ETS. (ETS SCHOOL CODE: 5813)
      Certificate of Finances (COF) form
      
      
   5. Names and addresses of three individuals who will be providing letters of recommendation.
      
      

2. Department application materials. The following materials are sent directly to the Department of Speech Communication at this address:

Dr. Jennifer A. Samp, Graduate Coordinator
Department of Speech Communication
University of Georgia
110 Terrell Hall
Athens, GA 30602-1725
(706) 542-4893
(706) 542- 3245 fax

1. Department of Speech Communication Application for Graduate Program. See the end of this document.
   
   
2. Curriculum vitae/resume.
   
   
3. Answers to four questions as specified in the department application form.
   
   
4. Sample of your writing as specified in the departmental application form.
   

Application Deadlines

Both M.A. and Ph.D. students begin the program in the Fall term. We do not admit students to begin in the Spring or the Summer term. The application deadline is January 10th. We encourage you to arrange all materials to arrive at UGA by January 1st. This means you should take the GRE in October or November preceding the January that you apply. The Graduate Admissions Committee in the Department of Speech Communication begins to consider applications and to award departmental assistantships in early January. Acceptance letters go out between February 1st and April 15th.

Admission and Assistantship Requirements

Admission and assistantship decisions are based on a holistic examination of all credentials presented, including previous academic performance (transcripts), three letters of recommendation, a writing sample, statement of objectives, and Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores. Ideally we admit students who have strong credentials in all of these areas. However, a deficiency in one area does not eliminate an applicant from consideration. To be admitted an applicant with marginal credentials in one area would need to be especially strong in other areas.

1. Masters Admission:  To be admitted to the M. A. program we generally like to see undergraduate Grade Point Averages of at least 3.0, Graduate Record Exam Scores of at least 1000 (Verbal and Quantitative), as well as strong letters and a very good paper. International students must have at least TSE/SPEAK scores of 50 or IBT TOEFL/TAST scores of 26.*
   
   
2. Doctoral Admission: To be admitted to our Ph.D. program we look for Graduate GPAs of at least 3.5 and GRE scores of at least 1100 (Verbal and Quantitative), as well as exceptionally strong letters and an excellent paper. International students must have at least TSE/SPEAK scores of 50 or IBT TOEFL/TAST scores of 26.*
   
   
3. Assistantships: Assistantships are awarded on a competitive basis and the level of competition varies from year to year. On average the department offers about eight new assistantships each year. Students receiving these assistantships typically will have a grade point average above 3.5 and GRE scores above 1200.

Admission and assistantship decisions are made by an admissions committee. Any applicant denied admission may appeal the decision to the graduate committee, which is comprised of Speech Communication faculty.

* Note:  These general guidelines neither preclude nor assure admission.

Assistantships

Six types of assistantships may be available to graduate students in the Department.  All graduate assistants at The University of Georgia receive a waiver of both in-state $2748.00 per term in 2008-09) and out-of-state ($10,452.00 per term in 2008-09).

Students holding graduate assistantships do pay the standard student activity fees student activity fees ($587.00 per term in 2008-09), which include health, transportation, athletic, Ramsey Center, and technology fees. You may be eligible to opt out of health insurance fees if you are covered under another carrier. Graduate assistants also receive a $25.00 reduced tuition fee each semester. The tuition waiver is also available for assistantship holders during the summer term. Thus an assistantship is worth approximately $9,000.00 per year for a resident of Georgia and approximately $26,000.00 per year for non-residents. 

Types of Assistance:

1. UGA Presidential Graduate Fellowships:  This program provides exceptionally qualified graduate students enrolled at the University of Georgia with an annual twelve-month stipend of $24,000 with a reduced matriculation fee of just $25 per semester and the student activity fee each semester. The student must be fully engaged in graduate studies and may not hold any other employment. Students must be nominated by the Department. For more information about the Presidential Graduate Fellowship go to http://www.uga.edu/gradschool/financial/assistantships.html
   
   
2. Graduate School Non-teaching Assistantships:  Each year the Graduate School selects graduate non-teaching assistants from a list of applicants recommended by their major departments. Students must be nominated by the Department. Usually a GRE score of at least 1300 (verbal + quantitative) is required to be competitive for a Graduate School assistantship. Assistantship stipends for Graduate School awards are currently $1,493.50 per month for a master's student and $1,661.40 per month for a doctoral student holding a master's degree. These awards are made for the first 21 months of graduate studies. These awards are referred to as 40% assistantships and require a 16 hour per week work commitment. The student pays a reduced tuition of just $25 per semester and the student activity fee each semester.
   
   Graduate School assistants are expected to meet regularly with the Graduate Coordinator in order to plan specific goals for their Graduate School experience as well as to evaluate progress toward those goals. Such evaluation will play a key role in decision making about the renewal of Graduate School funding. Duties and responsibilities of a student on a Graduate School assistantship may include assisting faculty in undergraduate or graduate courses as well as working on research, and providing support services for the Department. For more information about the Graduate School assistantships go to: http://www.uga.edu/gradschool/financial/assistantships.html
   
   
3. Graduate Recruitment Opportunity assistantships: The GRO Assistantship is designed to include any entering graduate student who is considered first generation, educationally or economically disadvantaged, or has some aspects of a uniquely diverse background that add to their discipline of study. Nomination for the GRO Assistantship is determined by the departmental admission process and is forwarded to the Graduate School for consideration. If you believe yourself to be eligible for the GRO, you should indicate that in your application materials. Pay for the GRO is approximately the same as for Graduate School Assistantships.
   
   
4. Departmental Teaching Assistantships: Each year the Department awards a number of graduate teaching assistantships. Most persons holding teaching assistantships teach either the basic public speaking course (SPCM 1500), the basic interpersonal communication course (SPCM 1100), or other duties that the department may specify. Advanced doctoral students frequently have an opportunity to teach more advanced coursed for majors. While teaching, the graduate student works under the close supervision of the basic course coordinator. All teaching assistants are required to attend a teaching workshop which is offered only once each year, the week before Fall classes begin. Teaching assistants for each basic course meet regularly throughout the year with their basic course coordinator. Continuance of the assistantship is dependent upon satisfactory progress toward the degree and upon satisfactory performance of classroom responsibilities. For the fall of 2008, the monthly salary for a M.A. student teaching 2 courses is $1,406 (5 checks) and the monthly salary for a PhD student is $1,500 (5 checks).
   
   
5. Debate Program Assistantship: The Department of Speech Communication also sponsors an assistantship for a person qualified to work with the University's debate program. Continuance of the assistantship is dependent upon satisfactory progress toward the degree and work with the debate program. The debate program assistantship carries the same stipend as the departmental teaching assistantship. Please contact Dr. Edward Panetta, Director of Debate, at epanetta@uga.edu for more information on the debate assistantship.
   
   
6. Research Assistantships: The availability and nature of research assistantships depends upon external grants that have been produced by faculty. The graduate coordinator will inform you of any individual faculty who may have need for funded research assistants.

Application

The Department of Speech Communication Application is in a Adobe Acrobat.

Please print this form and send it in with your departmental application by January 1st, 2009.