Information Science Ph.D. With a Concentration in Journalism

Program Overview

Information Science Ph.D. With a Concentration in Journalism

Program Overview

The University of North Texas Interdisciplinary Information Science Ph.D. Program (or IS Ph.D. Program) responds to the varied and changing needs of the information age, offering the Journalism Concentration jointly with the UNT Mayborn School of Journalism. This concentration provides the opportunity for interdisciplinary training, research, and professional services in journalism.

Program Details

• Program Type: Doctoral Degree
• Format: On Campus, Hybrid
• Estimated Time to Complete: 3-4 years
• Credit Hours: 60 (with master's) or 72 (with bachelor's)

Program Description

The Information Science Ph.D. Program with a concentration in journalism prepares highly-trained academics capable of conducting research on the information aspects of journalism. The program's mission is to provide a center of excellence in graduate education and research, nurturing critical and reflective thinking on the fundamental issues and elements of problems of utilization of information.

Marketable Skills

• Research and publication
• Pedagogical practices
• Critical thinking
• Leadership ability
• Data analysis

Program Highlights

• Special lectures hosted by the college and the department feature renowned scholars who provide different perspectives and insights into the information science field.
• Students and faculty are active members of different professional associations and learned societies.
• The structure of the IS Ph.D. Program encourages and supports interactions among students and faculty in different academic units.
• The Department of Information Science offers financial support and scholarships to its students.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the program are prepared to contribute to the advancement and evolution of the information society in a variety of roles and settings as administrators, researchers, and educators.

Sample Courses

• Information Architecture (3 hrs)
• Topics in Digital Imaging for Information Professionals (3 hrs)
• Theories of Mass Communication (3 hrs)
• Media Ethics (3 hrs)
• New Technologies of Mass Communication (3 hrs)
• Information Behavior (3 hrs)

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The University of North Texas Information Science Ph.D. Program with a concentration in journalism is a joint program with the UNT Mayborn School of Journalism. The program's mission is to:

• Foster a supportive environment for mentoring and apprenticeship.
• Prepare scholars passionate about the role of information in human affairs.
• Encourage cross-disciplinary thinking and research.
The program attracts students from diverse disciplines and encourages them to expand their expertise in cutting-edge areas of information science that transcend disciplinary boundaries. It leverages resources, courses, and faculty from a wide range of academic units to address the multifaceted nature of information science.

Teaching:

• The program features special lectures hosted by the college and department, featuring renowned scholars who offer diverse perspectives on information science.
• The program structure encourages interaction among students and faculty from different academic units, fostering collaborative research across various areas.
• The Department of Information Science provides financial support and scholarships to recognize exceptional academic and creative achievements.
• The Career Center offers resources for internships, future employment opportunities, and hands-on experience in the major.
• Instruction is offered in various formats, including face-to-face, online, and blended, allowing students to balance classes with employment.

Careers:

Graduates of the program are prepared to contribute to the advancement of the information society in various roles and settings as administrators, researchers, and educators.

Other:

• The program highlights the importance of research and publication, pedagogical practices, critical thinking, leadership ability, and data analysis as marketable skills.
• The program emphasizes the interdisciplinary nature of information science, drawing on expertise from various academic units.
• The program offers a variety of courses, including:
• Theories of Mass Communication
• Media Ethics
• New Technologies of Mass Communication