Focusing on the evolving complexities of communication, information, and media that affect today’s social and professional environments, our research takes a collaborative approach that cross the range of disciplines within SCI.

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. 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.

Spring 2020 Ph.D. Program Colloquia (Wednesday, 1-2:30 p.m. room 323) and other meetings and colloquia

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.