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The length of time to complete the PhD degree varies by student. In general, our students aim to complete their degrees within four to five years, depending on the amount of time they can devote to the program. The degree has been completed in as few as three years but can take up to five or more. The PhD Program Description (PDF) describes all aspects of progressing through the program including coursework, journal club, research experience, candidacy and dissertation defense.

Doctoral Program Learning Objectives
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  • Evaluate the fundamental literatures related to library science, information science, information systems, or software engineering
  • Design and conduct high-quality research that draws on appropriate theories and incorporates appropriate methods
  • Apply statistics effectively in reading and writing papers
  • Design and evaluate research questions
  • Create presentations for research or teaching
  • Display expertise in a specific area of the research literature of the field
  • Synthesize and apply knowledge from a variety of areas in the information field

(Updated August 2012)

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