Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Information Studies

Purpose and Scope

The PhD degree is not based on the accumulation of credits but represents a high level of scholarly achievement in both supervised and independent study and research. There are few fixed program requirements, and the master’s degree is not a prerequisite for the PhD. The doctoral program has two major goals: to allow students to acquire in-depth knowledge of a specialized area within the field of information science and technology and to prepare students for a career in which research is a basic element: whether that career is in administration, research, or teaching.

Opportunities
Most graduates move into academic programs, research and development (R&D) positions, or become high-level managers of information organizations in the private or public sectors.

For additional information about the program visit the College of Information Science and Technology's PhD Program web pages.