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

Program Overview

Through diverse teaching formats and support resources, the program develops marketable skills in research, data analysis, and leadership, preparing graduates for careers as administrators, researchers, and educators in the evolving information society.

Program Outline

The program's mission is to establish a center of excellence in graduate education and research, focusing on:

• Fostering a supportive environment: Providing a space for productive mentoring and apprenticeship experiences.
• Preparing passionate scholars: Developing individuals who are dedicated to understanding the role of information in human affairs.
• Promoting cross-disciplinary thinking: Encouraging research and exploration across different academic fields.
The program welcomes students from diverse backgrounds and encourages them to expand their expertise and skills in cutting-edge areas of information science that transcend disciplinary boundaries.

Teaching:

• Special lectures: The program hosts lectures featuring renowned scholars who offer diverse perspectives and insights into the information science field.
• Professional associations: Students and faculty actively participate in various professional associations and learned societies, such as the iSchools consortium, the American Library Association, the Association for Information Science and Technology, and the Knowledge & Information Professional Association.
• Collaborative research: The program structure encourages interactions between students and faculty from different academic units, fostering collaborative research in diverse areas.
• Financial support: The Department of Information Science provides financial support and scholarships to recognize exceptional academic and creative achievements.
• Career Center resources: The Career Center offers guidance on internships, future employment opportunities, and hands-on experience in the major.
• Flexible learning formats: 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 and evolution of the information society in various roles and settings as administrators, researchers, and educators.

Other:

• Marketable Skills: The program develops skills such as research and publication, pedagogical practices, critical thinking, leadership ability, and data analysis.
• Course Examples: The program offers courses such as Statistical Research Methods in Geography, Advanced Geography Information Systems, Location Intelligence: Advanced Business GIS Concepts and Applications, Remote Sensing, GIS Programming, and Seminar in Communication and Use of Information.