Core courses, 12 hours

Note: This section of the degree plan is the same for every concentration or general program of study in the Information Science, PhD program.

• INFO 6000 - Seminar in Information Science
• INFO 6660 - Readings in Information Science (taken in the last semester of course work with the major professor)
• INFO 6700 - Seminar in Communication and Use of Information
• INFO 6945 - Doctoral Seminar in Information Issues

Research courses, 21 hours

Minimum of 21 hours, e.g. individual research courses, direct studies, special topics courses, internships and doctoral dissertation. 

NOTE: This section of the degree plan is the same for every concentration or general program of study in the Information Science, PhD program.

• INFO 6940 Seminar in Research and Research Methodology  
• Quantitative research methods/statistics (3 graduate hours in consultation with advisor)
• Qualitative research methods (3 graduate hours in consultation with advisor)
• Dissertation hours (minimum of 12 hours of INFO 6950  with the major professor after completion of course work and qualifying examination)

Concentration core courses, 18 hours

• INFO 5040 - Information Behavior
• INFO 5745 - Information Architecture
• INFO 5815 - Topics in Digital Imaging for Information Professionals
• JOUR 5300 - Theories of Mass Communication
• JOUR 5310 - Media Ethics
• JOUR 5320 - New Technologies of Mass Communication

Concentration electives, 12 hours

Minimum of 12 hours. The following is a partial list; other relevant courses may be used upon department approval. NOTE: These courses are open for all Information Science, PhD program students regardless of concentration.

• INFO 5307 - Knowledge Management Tools and Technologies
• INFO 5441 - Advanced Storytelling
• INFO 5707 - Data Modeling for Information Professionals
• INFO 5711 - Internet Applications, Services and Management for Information Professionals
• INFO 5735 - Usability and User Experience Assessment
• INFO 5810 - Data Analysis and Knowledge Discovery
• INFO 5841 - Digital Curation Fundamentals
• INFO 5960 - Library and Information Sciences Institute or Seminar
• INFO 6740 - Scholarly and Scientific Communication
• INFO 6930 - Information and Communication Measurement
• JOUR 5200 - Public Opinion and Propaganda
• JOUR 5210 - Race, Gender and the Media: A Methods Approach
• JOUR 5330 - Strategic Social Media
• JOUR 5500 - Integrated Communications
• JOUR 5510 - Internet and Interactive Communication Strategy