Information Science Combined Degrees

Program Overview

The Information Science combined degree program offers a Bachelor's and Master's degree in 5-6 years. It equips students with specialized knowledge in various concentrations, such as Health Informatics and Information Systems. Through a variety of delivery formats and partnerships with professional organizations, the program prepares graduates for diverse careers in the information industry, including library science, research, and management roles.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Information Science combined degree program offers a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and Master of Science (M.S.) in Information Science. It is a 5-6 year program with 156 credit hours. The program is offered in various formats:

• Completely Online
• In Denton (with a mix of online and face-to-face courses)
• In an off-campus format in Houston
• In the form of cohorts in some states
The program offers several concentrations:
• Archival Studies & Imaging Technology
• Health Informatics
• Knowledge Management

Teaching:

• Instruction is offered in a variety of formats, including face-to-face, online, and blended.
• The program features special lectures hosted by the college and department, featuring renowned scholars who provide different perspectives and insights into the information science field.
• Students and faculty are active members of professional associations and learned societies, such as the iSchools consortium, the American Library Association, the Association for Information Science and Technology, and the Knowledge & Information Professional Association.
• The Department of Information Science provides limited travel support to select students in good academic standing.
The program also prepares individuals who wish to pursue study in the theoretical development of information science.

Other:

• The Master of Science in Information Science Health Informatics program is ranked sixth in the nation.
• The program provides an accelerated path to employment as an Information Science or Library Science professional.
• The program emphasizes the importance of educating a new generation of information professionals who are flexible, innovative, entrepreneurial, and progressive.