Program Overview

Information Science Ph.D. With a Concentration in Geospatial Information Science

Overview

The UNT Information Science Ph.D. program with a concentration in Geospatial Information Science responds to the varied and changing needs of an information age, increasing recognition of the central role of information and information technologies in individual, social, economic and cultural affairs.

Program Type and Format

• Doctoral Degree
• Hybrid format

Estimated Time to Complete and Credit Hours

• 3-4 years
• 60 credit hours (with master's) or 72 credit hours (with bachelor's)

Program Description

The mission of the UNT's Information Science Ph.D. program is to provide a center of excellence in graduate education and research. Its primary goals are to:

• Nurture critical and reflective thinking on the fundamental issues and elements of problems of utilization of information
• Foster an environment of substantive and productive mentoring and apprenticeship
• Prepare scholars passionate about the role of information in human affairs
• Foster cross-disciplinary thinking and research

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 deliberately 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
• The Career Center provides advice about internships, future employment opportunities, and getting hands-on experience in your major
• Instruction is offered in a variety of formats, including face-to-face, online, and blended

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

• Statistical Research Methods in Geography (3 hrs)
• Advanced Geography Information Systems (3 hrs)
• Location Intelligence: Advanced Business GIS Concepts and Applications (3 hrs)
• Remote Sensing (3 hrs)
• GIS Programming (3 hrs)
• Seminar in Communication and Use of Information (3 hrs)