- Concentrations and course offerings may vary by campus and/or by program modality. Please consult with your advisor or admissions coach for the course availability each term at your campus or within your program modality.
- Certain options within the program may be required at certain campuses or for certain program modalities. Please consult with your advisor or admissions coach for requirements at your campus or for your program modality.
Complete all courses and requirements listed below unless otherwise indicated.
Core Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| INPR 5900 | Global and Intercultural Communication for Doctoral Students | 2 |
| INPR 7970 | Global Research Integration | 2 |
Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete 8 semester hours from the following: | 8 | |
| Global Research Literacies | ||
| Global Research Experience | ||
| Global Experiential Project | ||
| Any PhD-level course with an international component may be applied to fulfillment of this requirement with prior approval from the program advisor. | ||
Additional Requirements
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All global doctoral research students must have dissertation committee members from at least two different locations and spend time in at least two locations doing research.
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Students enrolled in a PhD program at another institution must spend time at a Northeastern University location and have a Northeastern faculty member on their dissertation committee to complete certificate requirements.
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The insights gained from the global experience must be a component of the dissertation defense.
Program Credit/GPA Requirements
12 total semester hours required
Minimum 3.000 GPA required