Ph.D. in Information Science and Technology

Program Overview

Syracuse University's Ph.D. in Information Science and Technology program offers a multidisciplinary approach, combining human-centered perspectives with expertise in computing, social sciences, and management. Students engage in research-intensive study, tailoring their curriculum to focus areas such as information science, computing, and social science. Graduates are well-prepared for careers in academia or research-intensive roles in information industries.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Overview:

• The Ph.D. in Information Science and Technology program at Syracuse University provides an innovative and multidisciplinary approach to the field, where students gain research skills and perspectives to become leaders in academia and information industries.
Objectives:
• Develop mastery at the intersection of human uses of information and digital technologies.
• Gain a human-centered, rather than computer-centered, approach to information through faculty expertise in management, communications, sociology, computing, psychology, policy studies, librarianship, and other disciplines.
Program Description:
• Admitted students are fully funded and expected to dedicate themselves to 4-5 years of intense, full-time, residential study to focus on their Ph.D. studies.

Outline:

Content and Structure:

• The program requires 78 credits post-baccalaureate.
• Up to 30 of these credits can be transferred in for Ph.D. students with a relevant master's degree, so most Ph.D. students need to complete 48 credits at Syracuse University.
Course Schedule and Modules:
• The curriculum is flexible, allowing students to tailor it to their research interests.
• Focus areas include:
• Information Science
• Computing
• Social Science
• Management

Teaching:

Methods:

• Students work closely with faculty in research labs to explore their areas of expertise and gain hands-on experience.
Faculty:
• Renowned faculty from various disciplines provide a comprehensive understanding of the field.

Careers:

Career Paths:

• Graduates can pursue careers in academia or research-intensive roles in information industries.
• Potential career titles include:
• Professor
• Researcher
• Data Scientist
• Information Architect
• User Experience Designer