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Jakob D. Jensen

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• BA, Political Science, Concordia College
• MA, Communication, University of Illinois
• PhD, Communication, University of Illinois

At the University of Utah, Jakob D. Jensen is the Associate Dean for Research in the College of Humanities, a Professor in the Department of Communication, and a member of the Cancer Control & Population Sciences Core in the Huntsman Cancer Institute. He is a recipient of the prestigious NIH New Innovator Award (2015 – 2020) and a Presidential Scholar (2014 – 2017). His research has garnered several major awards including Best Article in Risk Analysis (2017), AEJMC’s Krieghbaum Under-40 Award (2017), NCA’s Golden Anniversary Monograph Award (twice: 2015 & 2016), ICA’s Young Scholar Award (2013), AEJMC’s CommSHER Article of the Year (2012), and NCA’s Distinguished Article in Health Communication (2008). Professor Jensen’s research has been published in journals such as the Journal of Communication , Human Communication Research, Journal of Health Communication, Health Communication, Public Understanding of Science, Social Science & Medicine, Cancer Epidemiology, & Risk Analysis (among others).

Professor Jensen is an expert in health communication. His research focuses on the strategic communication of health information to the public, with a special focus on cancer. He routinely works with public health departments to design and evaluate their campaigns, interventions, and programs. Most recently, he has worked with the Utah Department of Health on the design and evaluation of colorectal and breast cancer screening campaigns. In addition to his research, Professor Jensen is also a leader in the field of health communication. He is on the editorial boards for both Journal of Health Communication and Health Communication , is the former Secretary (2008 – 2010) and Chair (2011 – 2015) of NCA’s Health Communication Division, and manages both the NCA Health Communication Division webpage and Facebook page.

In addition to Health Communication, Professor Jensen is an expert in communication technology. He directs the Health Communication & Technology (HCAT) lab , and co-directs both the Immersion Lab and the Biophys Lab . From a technology standpoint, Professor Jensen develops software to facilitate dynamic communication, advances psychometrics and evaluation, and pioneers innovative visual platforms such as monochrome ultraviolet (UV) cameras, immersive images, and visual sharing networks.

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Communication & Journalism is a program of study at University of Utah. The school offers a doctor’s degree in the area. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the doctor’s degree program in communication and journalism, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, whether or not the degree is offered online, and more.

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Does U of U Offer an Online PhD in Communication & Journalism?

U of U does not offer an online option for its communication and journalism doctor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the U of U Online Learning page.

U of U Doctorate Student Diversity for Communication & Journalism

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Women made up around 50.0% of the communication and journalism students who took home a doctor’s degree in 2019-2020. This is less than the nationwide number of 59.9%.

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Of those students who received a doctor’s degree at U of U in communication and journalism at 2019-2020, none were racial-ethnic minorities*.

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The Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs related to speech-language pathology and audiology. Our department provides education, research, and clinical opportunities related to communication sciences and disorders. The department's clinical programs are fully accredited, demonstrating that they meet rigorous quality standards for the training of future speech-language pathologists and audiologists.

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The University of Utah's residential Master of Science in speech-language pathology and Doctor of Audiology in audiology programs are accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders mission is to prepare highly competent and caring professional Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists. The department provides undergraduate students a strong background in the basic processes underlying typically developing speech, language, and hearing and graduate students world-class pedagogical and clinical experiences. As a preeminent research and teaching department with national and global reach, we are committed to providing an academic environment in which the highest standards of scholarship and clinical service are practiced. All faculty, staff, and students promote a climate of respect and equity that cultivates and sustains transformative practices in the classroom, clinic, and community.

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“Welcome to the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Utah. The Department supports the mission and vision of University of Utah Health and the University of Utah by providing excellence in education, research, and clinical services related to the disciplines of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology. Our Department is an exciting place to learn and work. Our faculty members are nationally and internationally recognized scholars, who are advancing clinical and theoretical knowledge through their research in speech, language, and hearing."

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Masters of communication, about the graduate program, apply by may 1, 2024, graduate assistantships available, dedicated mentoring from passionate faculty mentors, practical knowledge in strategic communication.

Tae Kyoung Lee Associate Professor, Communication

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While completing the application , in the ‘Academic Program’ section, choose either ‘Communication MA’ or ‘Communication MS’ AND select ‘Asia Campus.’

• Statement of your personal and professional goals (approximately 800 words).
• Academic writing sample no longer than 25 pages (i.e. term paper, thesis chapter, creative writing sample, published newspaper articles).  The sample can be composed of multiple pieces but must still be under the 25 page limit.
• A curriculum vita or short resume.
• Unofficial transcripts of all previous college and university coursework.a. If accepted to the program, you will need to provide official transcripts to admissions.
• The names and email addresses of three people who will write recommendations.a. They will receive an electronic prompt to go in and upload their letters of recommendation.

In addition to the application , materials, and fee, some students are also required to verify their English proficiency . Check if English proficiency is required for you.

• TOEFL, IELTS,  or Duolingo  scores must be submitted. a. TOEFL - 80 or higher. Scores can be sent using institutional code: 4853 b. Duolingo - 105 or higher. Scores can be sent by logging into your duolingo account, select the "Send Results" button next to your test results, and select the University of Utah as the receiving institution. c. IELTS -  6.5 or higher. Please contact your testing center to have the score sent directly to the University of Utah. d. More information about the Graduate English Language Proficiency requirements through University of Utah can be found here .
• You can contact the International Office of Admissions at  [email protected] or visit their  website if you have further questions regarding submission of your scores.

Applicants will be notified of admissions decisions by June 1, 2024, to accommodate the visa process for non-Korean students.

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A:  It will be $1,000 per credit. To earn the degree, students need to take 30 credits, meaning that the total tuition for the program will be $30,000.

A: If you take classes only on weekday evenings in Seoul and Saturdays in Songdo, it will take 2 years (4 semesters) to complete the degree. However, if you take classes during regular hours at the Songdo campus as well as classes on weekday evenings and Saturdays, you can finish the program in 1.5 years (3 semesters). How fast you complete the graduation requirements (Thesis, Exam, or Project) will influence your program completion as well.

A: For graduation, you have three options: Thesis, Exam, and Project options. Depending on which option you choose, you will be required to complete different courses and works. You can find more information about these options in the  graduate handbook

A: We will offer courses on general communication theories, strategic communication (e.g., communication campaigns, PR, marketing communication), research methods, international communication, social media, as well as new trends in the areas.

A: There will be limited funding opportunities for a few admitted graduate students, in the form of Graduate Assistantships. It will cover tuition for students, up to 9 credits ($9,000) per semester.

A: Yes. Although courses are offered in South Korea, this is a U.S-based program. The degree will be awarded from the University of Utah. All elements of the program, including accepting applications, the application review process, graduation requirements, courses offered, will strictly follow the University of Utah's policies.

A: Yes. Although courses are offered in South Korea, this is a U.S-based program. All elements of the programs, such as application submissions, communication with faculty and staff, and class instructions, will be conducted in English.

A. No, we only accept applications for Fall semesters.

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Research grant awarded to Communication Associate Professor

Monday, Apr 08, 2024 • Christy Brady : [email protected]

“I am thrilled to receive this NSF grant,” he said. “It enables an interdisciplinary and inter-institutional collaboration to explore the impacts of neighborhood social and infrastructure networks on community well-being, particularly in underserved communities.” 

As co-PI, Dr. Su collaborates with a team of researchers from civil engineering, computer science, and behavioral science at SMU and Northwestern University to pioneer an interdisciplinary approach to address and mitigate inequities in neighborhood infrastructure, particularly in underserved communities. 

Their project aims to study how multilevel social and infrastructure networks in underserved communities impact community wellbeing, and how a holistic "complete-neighborhoods" approach can support equity-based policy and design to improve wellbeing in underserved communities. 

“As a social scientist, I look forward to contributing my expertise in social network analysis and organizational communication to a holistic approach that will inform equitable policy and design decisions to improve the physical, mental, and social well-being of residents in these communities,” Su said.

Upon the completion of this planning grant, Dr. Su and his team will pursue a multi-year Integrative Research Grant (IRG) from NSF's SCC program.

Elizabeth Newman, dean of the College of Liberal Arts said Dr. Su is deserving of the award. 

“Dr. Su is a fantastic educator and researcher. CoLA is thrilled to be able to assist him in continuing his research and excited to see the impact this project will have on wellbeing in underserved communities," she said.

Dr. Su received the inaugural TSFA (Time to Seek Funding or Awards) award from CoLA, which provided him with dedicated time in Spring 2023 to develop this successful grant proposal.

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