[Sigia-l] PhD, correlation between IA and Technical Communication and Design

[Mark Bardsley]

Rob,

I would recommend looking into PhD in Information Science (sometimes found
in library science schools). Other PhDs of interest might be communications
and computer science. In those fields and others you can specialize in
aspects of IA.

- Mark

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From: sigia-l-bounces at asis.org [mailto:sigia-l-bounces at asis.org] On Behalf
Of Rob Hudson
Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2006 11:45 AM
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Subject: [Sigia-l] PhD,correlation between IA and Technical Communication
and Design

Hi,

I've been working in IT as a developer for about 12 years and have
recently begun the transition to Technical Communication and Document
Design (academically).I'll be applying for and starting a PhD in some
variant of Tech Comm/Rhetoric.

However, after hearing about the field of IA, I'm interested in any
crossover, or if there are specific PhD programs that are famous for
Information Architecture.

My ultimate goal is to teach at a college level, so I'm looking for a
PhD that will make me the most employable.

Anyone have experience? I want to steer away from degrees in fields
like Instructional Technology, as I hear, at least anecdotally, that
the employability of degreed candidates is low in both the
professional and academic world.

Hopefully someone can clarify.

Thanks,

Rob


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Rob Hudson
Business Writing Instructor
Software Developer
Towson University, MD
www.iteachwriting.com