Information Science PhD
This interdisciplinary doctoral program is designed for persons interested in advanced study and applied research in the nature of information as a phenomenon, and in the character of the information transfer process, including the creation of new knowledge, the utilization of what is known, and the dissemination of knowledge in both conventional and electronic formats. Emphasizing research, teaching and the application of research findings to professional practice, the program is built on the model of the scientist-practitioner. It prepares graduates for both academic and research careers in Information Science or in a related discipline, and for higher-level management and policy positions in private and public sector organizations.
Degree Level: PhD
Department: Informatics
School or College: College of Computing and Information
Required Credentials: Transcripts, 3 letters of recommendation, GRE, Resume, Statement of goals
Application Deadline for Fall Admission and Assistantship Consideration:
January 15
Application Deadline for Fall Admission without Assistantship Consideration:
January 15
Application Deadline for Spring Admission and Assistantship Consideration:
Not Available
Application Deadline for Spring Admission without Assistantship Consideration:
Not Available
Application Deadline for Summer Admission and Assistantship Consideration:
Not Available
Application Deadline for Summer Admission without Assistantship Consideration:
Not Available
Tracks: Decision and Policy Sciences (DAPS); Geographic Information Science (GIS); Information Assurance (IA); Information, Government, and Democratic Society (IGDS); Information in Organizational Environments (IOE); Knowledge Organization and Management (KOM)
Grad Bulletin URL:
http://www.albany.edu/graduatebulletin/information_science_phd_degree.htm
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