PhD in Information Studies - Accessibility and Inclusive Design in College Park United States | University of Maryland, College Park

The Doctor of Philosophy in Information Studies (PhD) program equips students to tackle the most challenging social and technological issues facing society today and in the future. Collaborating with distinguished faculty at globally recognized research centers, students investigate critical information challenges that frequently blend social and technical advancements. Grounded in the fundamental principles of information studies—such as equity, diversity, and accessibility—we employ these values to drive innovative discoveries. Doctoral candidates develop expertise in research methods, interdisciplinary theory, literature review, knowledge integration, and the creation and dissemination of original scholarship. Featuring a diverse faculty specializing in areas like digital communities, information systems, policy analysis, user experience design, and digital preservation, the UMD INFO College welcomes doctoral candidates from varied academic and professional backgrounds. At the heart of today's most complex societal and technological challenges lies information. We invite PhD applicants who are driven by unresolved questions about information-related issues.