Information Science with a concentration in Journalism, PhD

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

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.

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