Doctor of Philosophy in Information Science - Journalism

Explore innovative ways to use technology, harness information and enhance lives through journalism. The University of North Texas Interdisciplinary Information Science Ph.D. Program (or IS Ph.D. Program) responds to the varied and changing needs of the information age, therefore offering the Journalism Concentration jointly with the UNT Mayborn School of Journalism. The concentration will provide the opportunity for interdisciplinary training, research and professional services in journalism. This concentration will prepare highly-trained academics that are capable of conducting research on the information aspects of journalism.

The University of North Texas Information Science Ph.D. Program with a concentration in journalism, developed and offered jointly with UNT Mayborn School of Journalism, responds to the varied and changing needs of an information age, increasing recognition of the central role of information and information technologies in individual, social, economic, and cultural affairs. Students are recruited to the program from a wide range of disciplines and encouraged to expand and refocus their expertise and skills in cutting-edge areas of information science that cross disciplinary boundaries. The multifaceted nature of information science warrants the focusing of resources, courses, and faculties from a broad range of academic units.

You will need to meet the Graduate School minimum qualifications before you will be considered for admission to the Information Science PhD Program.
Submit official transcripts from all colleges attended to the Toulouse Graduate School.

If you are applying for admission into the Information Science PhD Program with a concentration, please indicate this on your ApplyTexas Application

The IS PhD Program admissions checklist will be visible to you on your myUNT portal page (my.unt.edu) after you have submitted the ApplyTexas Application to the Toulouse Graduate School.

GRE Scores. Please send them to the Toulouse Graduate School from ETS by using school code 6481.

Three (3) letters of recommendation from former professors, employers, or others who can give evidence of applicant's aptitude for, as well as interest in, a research career in information science

Personal statement (300500 words), which should include:

doctoral research areas of interest

identify IS Ph.D. faculty that you would like to study with

research, professional, or community experiences that demonstrate motivation, commitment, and potential for doctoral work

accomplishments (publications, presentations, awards)

communication skills including multilingual proficiency, technology skills, and contribution to the diversity of the field

Curriculum Vitae

Academic Writing Sample (a published paper, major term paper, thesis chapter, etc.). You must be the sole author of your writing sample.

Interview, if applicable

IELTS - 6.0
TOEFL iBT - 79
DET - 100