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Indiana University Bloomington's Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Information Science stands among the nation's longest-running doctoral programs in this field. We aim to educate future information science experts—individuals dedicated to comprehending, forecasting, and improving how people interact with information systems and communication technologies. This doctoral program equips students for academic research and instruction, providing foundational coursework that builds expertise in research methodologies and scholarly inquiry. You'll gain the skills to recognize and frame important research questions, enabling you to launch innovative studies and expand the boundaries of knowledge in information science.
A bachelor’s degree with a minimum grade point average of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale for undergraduate work and a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale for any previous graduate level work. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required and must have been taken within three years of application. An approximate minimum GRE score of Verbal = 153, Quantitative = 144 and Analytical Writing = 4.0 is required; however, admission is competitive and higher GRE scores are expected. The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required for all applicants for whom English is not a native language; a minimum score of 600 on the TOEFL Paper-based Test (PBT) or 100 on the TOEFL Internet-based Test (IBT) is expected. Additional requirements include a personal statement of 800-1000 words