{"id":35159,"date":"2023-06-14T15:28:58","date_gmt":"2023-06-14T19:28:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cmst.utk.edu\/beta\/?page_id=35159"},"modified":"2026-09-22T14:03:08","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T18:03:08","slug":"doctoral-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/graduate-students\/doctoral-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Doctoral Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull utkwds-text-cta-media has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-390953e2 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-002ffff5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-utkwds-left-frame\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/PhD-Student-Meeting-11-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Doctoral students sit at a table and speak to a professor.\" class=\"wp-image-35426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/PhD-Student-Meeting-11-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/PhD-Student-Meeting-11-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/PhD-Student-Meeting-11-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/PhD-Student-Meeting-11-1.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-8ff61abe wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Research, mentorship, community<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The School of Communication Studies focuses on the core academics of the field: interpersonal communication and organizational communication. Our faculty\u2019s fundamental expertise in these areas allows doctoral students to tailor their academic journeys to focus on these two main reasons why people evolved the ability to communicate, relate, and organize with each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our goal is to produce graduates of the program who are prepared to work at a research-intensive institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-utkwds-cta-link wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/graduate-programs\/communication-and-information-phd\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn about CCI&#8217;s doctoral program<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide utkwds-in-page-navigation is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow wp-container-1 is-position-sticky\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-no-disc utkwds-in-page-navigation-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#organizational\">Organizational Communication faculty<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#\">Interpersonal Communication faculty<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#research\">Research at CCI<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#aid\">Admissions &amp; Aid<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide\" id=\"organizational\">Organizational Communication<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ffe50a5d wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group utkwds-contact-single utkwds-contact-single--large has-light-background-color has-background is-content-justification-left is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4ec0c7c6 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/web-8-13-25_Ryan-Beaty-Headshot_01.jpg\" alt=\"Ryan Beaty headshot\" class=\"wp-image-52505\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/web-8-13-25_Ryan-Beaty-Headshot_01.jpg 740w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/web-8-13-25_Ryan-Beaty-Headshot_01-231x300.jpg 231w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ee37b5d9 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ee37b5d9 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ryan Beaty<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Assistant Professor<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ee37b5d9 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"utkwds-cta-link wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"mailto:Ryan.Beaty@utk.edu\">Ryan.Beaty@utk.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-utkwds-single-link wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/ryan-beaty\/\">View Ryan Beaty&#8217;s Profile<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group utkwds-contact-single utkwds-contact-single--large has-light-background-color has-background is-content-justification-left is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4ec0c7c6 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/8-23-24_Elizabeth-Carlson_01.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-51004\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/8-23-24_Elizabeth-Carlson_01.jpg 740w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/8-23-24_Elizabeth-Carlson_01-231x300.jpg 231w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ee37b5d9 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ee37b5d9 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Elizabeth Carlson<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Assistant Professor<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ee37b5d9 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"utkwds-cta-link wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"mailto:ecarls13@utk.edu\">ecarls13@utk.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group utkwds-contact-single utkwds-contact-single--large has-light-background-color has-background is-content-justification-left is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4ec0c7c6 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"420\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/08\/web-8-11-26_Christopher-Carpenter-Headshot_07.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52733\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/08\/web-8-11-26_Christopher-Carpenter-Headshot_07.jpg 420w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/08\/web-8-11-26_Christopher-Carpenter-Headshot_07-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/08\/web-8-11-26_Christopher-Carpenter-Headshot_07-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ee37b5d9 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ee37b5d9 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Christopher J. Carpenter<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Associate Professor<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ee37b5d9 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"utkwds-cta-link wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"mailto:ccarpe52@utk.edu\">ccarpe52@utk.edu <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ee37b5d9 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"is-style-utkwds-single-link wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/about\/directory\/christopher-j-carpenter\/\">View Christopher J. Carpenter&#8217;s profile<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group utkwds-contact-single utkwds-contact-single--large has-light-background-color has-background is-content-justification-left is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4ec0c7c6 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/Jon-Hess-WEB.png\" alt=\"Jon Hess\" class=\"wp-image-35445\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/Jon-Hess-WEB.png 740w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/Jon-Hess-WEB-231x300.png 231w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ee37b5d9 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ee37b5d9 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jon Hess<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Professor and Director, School of Communication Studies, John Haas Director\u2019s Chair<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ee37b5d9 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"tel:+18659740696\">865-974-0696<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"mailto:jonhess@utk.edu\">jonhess@utk.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ee37b5d9 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"is-style-utkwds-single-link wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/about\/directory\/jon-hess\/\">View Jon Hess&#8217;s profile<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group utkwds-contact-single utkwds-contact-single--large has-light-background-color has-background is-content-justification-left is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4ec0c7c6 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"420\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/08\/8-11-26_Kody-Frey-Headshot_08.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52756\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/08\/8-11-26_Kody-Frey-Headshot_08.jpg 420w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/08\/8-11-26_Kody-Frey-Headshot_08-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/08\/8-11-26_Kody-Frey-Headshot_08-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ee37b5d9 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ee37b5d9 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kody Frey&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Associate Professor and&nbsp;Director of Public Speaking&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ee37b5d9 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"utkwds-cta-link wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"mailto:tfrey3@utk.edu\">tfrey3@utk.edu <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ee37b5d9 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"is-style-utkwds-single-link wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/about\/directory\/kody-frey\/\">View Kody Frey&#8217;s profile<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group utkwds-contact-single utkwds-contact-single--large has-light-background-color has-background is-content-justification-left is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4ec0c7c6 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Emily-Paskewitz-WEB.png\" alt=\"Emily Paskewitz\" class=\"wp-image-67639\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ee37b5d9 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ee37b5d9 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Emily Paskewitz<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Associate Professor and CCI Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ee37b5d9 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"utkwds-cta-link wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"mailto:epaskewi@utk.edu\">epaskewi@utk.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ee37b5d9 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"is-style-utkwds-single-link wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/about\/directory\/emily-paskewitz\/\">View Emily Paskewitz&#8217;s profile<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group utkwds-contact-single utkwds-contact-single--large has-light-background-color has-background is-content-justification-left is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4ec0c7c6 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/07\/roth-smith-hs.jpg\" alt=\"Roth Smith\" class=\"wp-image-35755\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/07\/roth-smith-hs.jpg 740w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/07\/roth-smith-hs-231x300.jpg 231w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ee37b5d9 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ee37b5d9 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Roth Smith<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Assistant Professor<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ee37b5d9 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"utkwds-cta-link wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"mailto:wsmit103@utk.edu\">wsmit103@utk.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ee37b5d9 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"is-style-utkwds-single-link wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/about\/directory\/roth-smith\/\">View Roth Smith&#8217;s profile<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group utkwds-contact-single utkwds-contact-single--large has-light-background-color has-background is-content-justification-left is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4ec0c7c6 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/themes\/utkwds\/assets\/images\/person-placeholder.jpeg\" alt=\"person placeholder\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ee37b5d9 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ee37b5d9 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Michelle Violanti<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Associate Professor<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ee37b5d9 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"tel:+18659741171\">865-974-1171<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"utkwds-cta-link wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"mailto:violanti@utk.edu\">violanti@utk.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ee37b5d9 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"is-style-utkwds-single-link wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/about\/directory\/michelle-violanti\/\">View Michelle Violanti&#8217;s profile<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide\" id=\"interpersonal\">Interpersonal Communication<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ffe50a5d wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group utkwds-contact-single utkwds-contact-single--large has-light-background-color has-background is-content-justification-left is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4ec0c7c6 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/07\/quinten-bernhold-hs.jpg\" alt=\"Quinten Bernhold\" class=\"wp-image-35760\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/07\/quinten-bernhold-hs.jpg 740w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/07\/quinten-bernhold-hs-231x300.jpg 231w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ee37b5d9 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ee37b5d9 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quinten Bernhold<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Associate Professor and Undergraduate Program Coordinator for the School of Communication Studies<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ee37b5d9 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"tel:+18659745109\">865-974-5109<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"utkwds-cta-link wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"mailto:qbernhol@utk.edu\">qbernhol@utk.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ee37b5d9 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"is-style-utkwds-single-link wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/about\/directory\/quinten-bernhold\/\">View Quinten Bernhold&#8217;s profile<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group utkwds-contact-single utkwds-contact-single--large has-light-background-color has-background is-content-justification-left is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4ec0c7c6 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/07\/jenny-crowley-hs.jpg\" alt=\"Jenny Crowley\" class=\"wp-image-35780\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/07\/jenny-crowley-hs.jpg 740w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/07\/jenny-crowley-hs-231x300.jpg 231w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ee37b5d9 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ee37b5d9 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jenny Crowley<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Associate Professor and CCI Director for College-Wide Graduate Programs<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ee37b5d9 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"tel:+18659741144\">865-974-1144<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"mailto:jcrowle3@utk.edu\">jcrowle3@utk.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ee37b5d9 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"is-style-utkwds-single-link wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/about\/directory\/jenny-crowley\/\">View Jenny Crowley&#8217;s profile<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group utkwds-contact-single utkwds-contact-single--large has-light-background-color has-background is-content-justification-left is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4ec0c7c6 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/Jessica-Frampton-WEB.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/Jessica-Frampton-WEB.png 740w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/Jessica-Frampton-WEB-231x300.png 231w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ee37b5d9 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ee37b5d9 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jessica Frampton<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Assistant Professor<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ee37b5d9 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"utkwds-cta-link wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"mailto:jframpt2@utk.edu\">jframpt2@utk.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex 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srcset=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/02\/courtney-wright-hs.jpg 740w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/02\/courtney-wright-hs-231x300.jpg 231w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ee37b5d9 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ee37b5d9 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Courtney N. Wright<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Associate Professor &amp; Director of Honors Program<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ee37b5d9 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"tel:+18659747066\">865-974-7066<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"utkwds-cta-link wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"mailto:cwright@utk.edu\">cwright@utk.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ee37b5d9 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"is-style-utkwds-single-link wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/about\/directory\/courtney-n-wright\/\">View Courtney Wright&#8217;s profile<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignfull has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center utkwds-media-quote has-light-background-color has-background\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 26%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote utkwds-quote is-style-default is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">My time in the School of Communication Studies has not just been an education but a life-changing experience. While attending UT, I have had the opportunity to be involved in stimulating and meaningful research and teach exciting and inspiring groups of students. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Perhaps most importantly, the connections I have formed with both faculty and classmates have become relationships that will last long after graduation. The Volunteer Spirit is alive and well in the School of Communication Studies and I am grateful for the opportunities I have been given here.<\/p>\n<cite><span class=\"name\">tori Bertram<\/span><br><span class=\"title\">PhD Alumna<\/span><br><span class=\"college\"><\/span><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"754\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/07\/Bertram-VL-JMU-photo-scaled-1-754x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36102 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/07\/Bertram-VL-JMU-photo-scaled-1-754x1024.jpg 754w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/07\/Bertram-VL-JMU-photo-scaled-1-221x300.jpg 221w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/07\/Bertram-VL-JMU-photo-scaled-1-768x1044.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/07\/Bertram-VL-JMU-photo-scaled-1-1130x1536.jpg 1130w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/07\/Bertram-VL-JMU-photo-scaled-1-1507x2048.jpg 1507w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/07\/Bertram-VL-JMU-photo-scaled-1.jpg 1884w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 754px) 100vw, 754px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light utkwds-billboard\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large)\" id=\"research\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-133\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/themes\/utkwds\/assets\/images\/bkg-cot-imagelight.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#eeeeee\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-b8aeb31c wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-65f56a5c wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Research at the School of Communication Studies<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column utkwds-billboard-divider has-orange-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:2px\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-8ff61abe wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As part of a Research 1 institution, our faculty is constantly engaged in innovative and cutting-edge research. Students working with faculty will work either in the fundamental areas of <a href=\"#interpersonal\">interpersonal communication<\/a> or <a href=\"#organizational\">organizational communication<\/a>, as listed below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-utkwds-cta-link wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmstabout\/faculty-showcase\">CCI Research Innovation Center<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light has-custom-content-position is-position-top-center utkwds-text-media-bg-texture\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\" id=\"admissions-aid\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/wp-content\/themes\/utkwds\/assets\/images\/arch_texture_bg_2.jpg\" style=\"object-position:50% 0%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"50% 0%\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-smokey-color has-text-color has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-002ffff5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-8ff61abe wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Admissions and aid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide utkwds-link-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium)\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-utkwds-link-group-2up\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/admissions-and-aid\/masters-admissions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn how to apply<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/onestop.utk.edu\/billing-payments\/cost-of-attending-ut-graduate-student\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Explore tuition and costs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/admissions-and-aid\/graduate-student-funding\/\">CCI graduate student funding<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gradschool.utk.edu\/costs-and-funding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UT graduate student funding<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-utkwds-left-frame\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/4-18-24_UTK-Exteriors_102-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-65009\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Research, mentorship, community The School of Communication Studies focuses on the core academics of the field: interpersonal communication and organizational communication. 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