Information Studies, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Doctoral students must complete a minimum of 27 graduate credit hours at the University of Maryland (or 30 hours if a basic statistics course has not been taken before matriculation). Course work will be taken in three areas of study:
- Information Studies (6 credit hours)
- Research Methods and Design (12 credit hours)
- Specialized area(s) (9 credit hours)
Advance to Candidacy: In addition to course requirements, students must successfully pass a first-year review, submit an integrative paper, and a dissertation proposal.
Post-Candidacy: Complete at least 12 credits of INST899 as well as successfully defend and submit an original dissertation.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| INST800 | The Engaged Intellectual: An Introduction to Research and Academic Work | 3 |
| INST810 | Individual Research Experience | 3 |
| INST888 | Doctoral Seminar | 6 |
| Select 6 additional credits of Research Methods and Design courses | 6 | |
| Select nine credits in a specialized area | 9 | |
| Submit an integrative paper | ||
| Dissertation Research Requirement | ||
| INST899 | Doctoral Dissertation Research | 12 |
| Total Credits | 39 | |