PhD Information Science and Technology at Syracuse University

Earn a Ph.D. in Information Science and Technology at iSchool. Pursue innovative research in digital technology and human-centered design. Our Ph.D. in Information Science and Technology takes a human-centered approach to digital and information technologies.

Faculty: School of Information Studies  |  Duration: 78 credits / 5 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Syracuse, NY, United States

What you will study

View Full Course Catalog Overview The PhD in Information Science and Technology is very flexible and can be constructed to meet an individual student’s unique needs. The program requires 78 credits post-baccalaureate to complete, up to 30 of which can be transferred in with a relevant MS/MA degree. Among these 78 credits, 18 are devoted to the PhD thesis, which we consider the critical, culminating component of the degree.

Career pathways

Our Ph.D. in Information Science and Technology provides students with the expertise to pursue advanced roles in sectors such as academia, technology research and development, data science, cybersecurity, healthcare informatics, and more.

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