MS Information Science

Program Overview

The MS Information Science program is a two-year interdisciplinary program that covers library and archival science, information management and policy, artificial intelligence and data analysis, and intelligence analysis. The program prepares students for careers as librarians, archivists, records managers, information analysts, data scientists, and intelligence analysts.

Program Outline

Outline

The MS Information Science program is a two-year program that offers a broad range of interdisciplinary topics related to library and archival science, information management and policy, artificial intelligence and data analysis, and intelligence analysis. The program is divided into three segments:

• Core Courses (9 credits):
• The Information Environment
• Information and Knowledge Organization
• Research and Statistics Course (3 credits)
• Research Methods
• Information Science Internship (3 credits)
• Concentration Courses (21 credits):
• Students choose a concentration from:
• Archives and Records Administration
• Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics
• Each concentration has specific course requirements.
• Supporting Courses (9-15 credits):
• Students take additional courses to fulfill the requirements of their chosen concentration.

Assessment

The program uses a variety of assessment methods, including:

• Coursework: Students are assessed through exams, papers, and projects.
• Internship: Students are assessed on their ability to apply their knowledge to real-world problems.
• Portfolio: Students create a portfolio of their work to demonstrate their skills and achievements.
• Capstone Project: Students complete a capstone project that demonstrates their mastery of the program's learning objectives.

Teaching

The program is taught by a faculty of experienced professionals who are active in research and practice. The program uses a variety of teaching methods, including:

• Lectures: Students receive instruction on the core concepts of information science.
• Seminars: Students engage in discussions with faculty and peers on current issues in information science.
• Hands-on Projects: Students apply their knowledge to real-world problems.

Careers

The MS Information Science program prepares students for a variety of careers in the information field. Some potential career paths include:

• Archivist: Archivists preserve and manage historical records.
• Records Manager: Records managers are responsible for the organization and storage of records.

Other

• The MS Information Science program is fully accredited by the American Library Association (ALA).
• The program is offered both online and in-person.
• The program has a 94.6% first-year retention rate.