PhD in Information Studies - Social Networks and Online Communities in College Park United States | University of Maryland, College Park

The Doctor of Philosophy in Information Studies (PhD) program equips students to tackle society's most complex social and technological challenges. Collaborating with distinguished faculty at globally recognized research centers, students investigate critical information issues that blend social and technical advancements. Grounded in the fundamental principles of information studies—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 original research production and dissemination. Featuring a diverse faculty specializing in areas like digital communities, information infrastructure, policy analysis, user experience design, and digital preservation, the UMD INFO College welcomes doctoral candidates from varied academic backgrounds. Contemporary society's greatest challenges all revolve around information. We invite PhD applicants passionate about solving unanswered questions in information science.