Knowledge of the foundations of the field of information studies.
Upon successful completion of the doctoral program, graduates have: What are the Goals of the Doctoral Program? Our PhD students hold internships at and conduct research in government agencies, top technology and design firms, and the nonprofit sector and graduate to jobs in academia, industry, and government. The iSchool’s location near Washington, DC, the information capital of the world, offers unparalleled opportunities for students to pursue research and employment opportunities. The PhD program offered at the iSchool provides students with training in interdisciplinary theory, research, and pedagogy as preparation for original research that connects communities, technologies, and information. With a multidisciplinary faculty studying such diverse topics as online communities, information systems, information policy, human-computer interaction, and digital cultural heritage, the iSchool cultivates doctoral students from a wide range of backgrounds. Maryland’s iSchool is at the center of groundbreaking research in the fast-moving field of information studies. What Are the Unique Aspects of the Doctoral Program? A range of required research courses, two foundational doctoral seminars, and electives chosen by the students and their faculty mentors provide both the structure necessary for individuals to become successful researchers and the flexibility that allows them to pursue the research areas about which they are most passionate. Small classes and wide-ranging research projects enable students to work closely with faculty mentors to gain experience in identifying knowledge gaps, investigating both theoretical and practical solutions, evaluating results, and creating and disseminating new knowledge. The PhD program at Maryland's iSchool offers an interdisciplinary approach to research and teaching provided by faculty at this leading public research university.
WGSS - Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies.
TLTC - Teaching and Learning Transformation Center.
TLPL - Teaching and Learning, Policy and Leadership.
TDPS - Theatre, Dance and Performance Studies.
SLLC - School of Languages, Literatures and Cultures.
SLAA - Second Language Acquisition and Application.
NACS - Neuroscience & Cognitive Science.
MLAW - MPower Undergraduate Law Programs.
MITH - Maryland Institute for Technology in the Humanities.
MIEH - Maryland Institute for Applied Environmental Health.
MEES - Marine-Estuarine-Environmental Sciences.
MAIT - Masters in the Mathematics of Advanced Industrial Tech.
LGBT - Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Studies.
LASC - Certificate in Latin American Studies.
HESI - Higher Ed, Student Affairs, and International Ed Policy.
ENST - Environmental Science and Technology.
ENSP - Environmental Science and Policy.
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ENPM - Engineering, Professional Masters.
ENEE - Electrical & Computer Engineering.
EDMS - Measurement, Statistics, and Evaluation.
EDHI - Education Leadership, Higher Ed and International Ed.
EDCP - Education Counseling and Personnel Services.
CONS - Sustainable Development & Conservation Biology.
CHBE - Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering.
CCJS - Criminology and Criminal Justice.
CBMG - Cell Biology & Molecular Genetics.
BULM - Logistics, Business, and Public Policy.
BUDT - Decision and Information Technologies.
BUAC - Accounting and Information Assurance.
BERC - Center for Study of Business, Ethics, Regulation, Crime.
BEES - Behavior, Ecology, Evolution and Systematics.