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    Dec 08, 2024  
2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Information Science with a concentration in Project and Knowledge Management, BS


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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.

Hours required and general/college requirements


A minimum of 120 semester hours, of which 42 must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements for the Bachelor’s degree as specified in General Degree requirements  and the requirements of this catalog: University Core Curriculum  in the Academics  section of this catalog.

Bachelor of science degree requirements


Information science majors must complete 33 credit hours of coursework in the following categories:

Cross-functional courses


Cross-functional electives comprising 45 credit hours, with at least 9 credit hours at the upper level (courses numbered 3000 and above). Cross-functional elective are determined in consultation with the academic advisor.

Students should work closely with the director of the BS-IS program and the college advising office when choosing cross functional electives. The program recommends specific elective courses to enhance students’ preparation for professional information work. These electives fulfill total number of hours required for degree and to meet advanced hour requirement.

Other requirements


Students must maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 across all information science major courses taken.

Four-year degree plan (example)


The following four-year plan is one example of a variety of ways in which you can complete your chosen degree in four years, and will serve as a guide for you to design your pathway to degree completion. Variations will depend on whether you need to take prerequisites or have college credit from exams or dual enrollment.

Year 1

Semester 1 Semester 2
American History core   3 hours  American History core   3 hours
Communication core   3 hours  Communication core   3 hours
Creative Arts core   3 hours Life and Physical Sciences core   3 hours
Mathematics core   3 hours Social and Behavioral Sciences core   3 hours
Component Area Option A core   3 hours Elective 3 hours
Total 15 hours Total 15 hours

 

Year 2

Semester 1 Semester 2
Government/Political Science core   3 hours  Government/Political Science core   3 hours 
Language, Philosophy and Culture core   3 hours  Life and Physical Sciences core   3 hours 
Elective 3 hours  Elective 3 hours 
Elective 3 hours  Elective 3 hours 
Elective 3 hours  Elective 3 hours 
Total 15 hours Total 15 hours

 

Year 3

Semester 1 Semester 2
INFO 4230 - Records Management Operations   3 hours    INFO 4306 - Project Management for Information Systems   3 hours   
INFO 4710 - Information Technology Management   3 hours    INFO 4307 - Knowledge Management Tools and Technologies   3 hours  
Information Science core 3 hours  Information Science core 3 hours 
Elective 3 hours  Information Science core 3 hours 
Elective 3 hours  Elective 3 hours 
Total 15 hours Total 15 hours

 

Year 4

Semester 1 Semester 2
INFO 4910 - Special Problems   1–3 hours     INFO 4970 - Information Science Seminar   3 hours   
Information Science core 3 hours  Component Area Option B core   3 hours 
Elective 3 hours  Information Science core 3 hours 
Elective 3 hours  Elective - advanced 3 hours 
Elective - advanced 3 hours  Elective - advanced 3 hours 
Total 15 hours  Total 15 hours 

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