Objectives
The objective of the program for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy at the School of Information is to prepare graduates to contribute to the discipline through research and teaching. The doctoral program emphasizes research and offers students an opportunity to pursue advanced studies in information studies (broadly defined), to study appropriate methods and theories, and to engage in basic research by carrying out a supervised dissertation project. The program allows students to take courses from a spectrum of university offerings to supplement those in the School of Information.
PhD Student Handbook
The PhD Student Handbook contains much of the information you will need about the program including requirements, structure and procedures. Students should adhere to the PhD program requirements and procedures outlined in the PhD Student Handbook current at the date of their enrollment in the program.
- Students enrolled in the PhD program for the Fall 2012 semester and later should refer to the PhD Student Handbook (Ver. Fall 2011) for current PhD program details and guidance.
- Students enrolled in the PhD program prior to the Fall 2012 semester should refer to the PhD Student Handbook (Ver. Fall 2009) for the previous PhD program details and guidance.