The Bachelor of Science with a major in information science equips graduates with the knowledge, skills and abilities to work in work in a variety of current and emerging areas in the information field. Information science focuses on the intersection of people, information and technology. Students gain a foundation in the discipline and professional practice through a set of core courses, a selection of specializations and through multiple experiential learning experiences.

The Bachelor of Science with a major in information is recognized as a STEM undergraduate degree. It is a professional degree designed to prepare the student for a career and/or further studies in the practice and the discipline at the intersection of people, information and technology.

Program Goals

Program goals for the Bachelor of Science in information science:

1. To prepare learners with the knowledge, skills and abilities to construct and deliver solutions, services, and processes at the intersection of people, information and technology.
2. To develop in learners their capabilities to analyze, design, implement, evaluate, manage and lead to address and meet social, organizational, and individual information needs.
3. To provide learners with rigorous courses, experiential learning and real-world opportunities leading to successful and worthwhile careers in the information field.

Program Outcomes

Program outcomes for the Bachelor of Science in information science indicate specific, demonstrable (measurable) and learner-centered statements of the knowledge and skills graduates of the program will be able to demonstrate:

1. Collect, analyze and interpret data to identify and understand people’s information needs and behaviors.
2. Design, implement and evaluate user-centered technical systems and applications to meet people’s information needs and behaviors.
3. Use and/or construct processes and procedures to solve problems related to organizing, managing and preserving data, information and knowledge for diverse user groups.
4. Discuss and explain professional, social, policy, ethical, legal and security issues and responsibilities of information professionals and researchers.
5. Employ and practice excellent written and spoken communication and effective interpersonal skills whether working in teams or as an individual.
6. Recognize that you are responsible for your learning and demonstrate abilities to be an independent and life-long learner.

Degree requirements

Students must be admitted to the university prior to being accepted in the information science program. Students must meet all general requirements for admission to undergraduate study as stated in the Admission  section of this catalog. To enroll for more than 6 hours of courses in the Department of Information Science , students must have the following:

• At least sophomore standing
• At least junior standing is required to enroll for more than 12 hours in the department.
• A cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5.