Norman,
OK,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Information Studies in Norman United States | University of Oklahoma
University of Oklahoma
|
Norman United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
20,112
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The doctoral program in information studies advances SLIS' goals by training scholars to deeply comprehend the field of information science, master diverse research methodologies required for scholarly inquiry, perform impactful, ongoing investigations, and grasp how information in all formats is created, documented, structured, maintained, accessed, shared, administered, and utilized. Furthermore, SLIS aims to cultivate researchers who can comprehend how human information behaviors both influence and are influenced by digital tools, information frameworks, and cultural repositories like libraries, archives, and museums. Insights gained from information studies research enhance information infrastructure and offerings, inform policy decisions, and elevate quality of life in our modern knowledge-driven world.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applications will be evaluated holistically based on student undergraduate and graduate work. Applicants must meet the minimum 3.0 GPA requirement (based on a 4.0 scale). Conditional admission will not be permitted and no student with a GPA below 3.0 will be admitted to the Ph.D. program. Compliance with those requirements is demonstrated by submission of the following documents:
Application to the Ph.D. program (Fall admittance only)
Personal statement
Research statement (3-5 pages)
Professional resume or CV
Three letters of recommendation from persons familiar with the applicant's scholastic or employment record
Scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Scores more than 5 years old are generally considered unreliable and are not acceptable
For admission into the Ph.D. program, applicants must meet the requirements for full graduate admission standing in the School. To do so, the candidate must have supplied all of the items listed above and must be eligible for admission to degree status in the Graduate College.
Scoring 6.5 or higher on the IELTS, Scoring 79 or higher on the Internet-based TOEFL (iBT).
Application to the Ph.D. program (Fall admittance only)
Personal statement
Research statement (3-5 pages)
Professional resume or CV
Three letters of recommendation from persons familiar with the applicant's scholastic or employment record
Scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Scores more than 5 years old are generally considered unreliable and are not acceptable
For admission into the Ph.D. program, applicants must meet the requirements for full graduate admission standing in the School. To do so, the candidate must have supplied all of the items listed above and must be eligible for admission to degree status in the Graduate College.
Scoring 6.5 or higher on the IELTS, Scoring 79 or higher on the Internet-based TOEFL (iBT).
Tuition
USD
20,112