Scholars at the School of Communication and Information take an interdisciplinary approach to research that spans the fields of information science, library studies, communication, journalism and media studies.

Research at the School of Communication and Information reflects our commitment to collaboration, in which the fields of information science, library studies, communication, journalism, and media studies merge to create a host of integrated perspectives.

The Ph.D. program office is located in the room 214 of the SC&I building, located on Huntington St. and College Ave. Questions or comments about the program should be directed to Melissa Aronczyk, program director.

Guidelines to help you prepare your poster and participate in the poster session

The Ph.D. Student and Faculty Handbook includes information for all current members of the program: Ph.D. Student and Faculty Handbook (rev. 8/26/2019).

Recent graduates and ABDs of the School of Communication and Information (SC&I)Ph.D. Program have been placed in a variety of academic and industry positions.

Dissertation Topics sorted by date and by name

The school tracks research activities of our doctoral students during each academic year.

Goal is to educate students at an advanced level to obtain multi-disciplinary training that provides a broad understanding of the fields of communication, library and information science, journalism and media studies, while obtaining specialized knowledge

The Certificate Program in Media Studies allows students enrolled in other Rutgers University Ph.D. programs to earn a Certificate in Media Studies.