Information, Master of Science (M.S.)
This is a 30-credit non-thesis master’s degree, with no thesis option. Degree requirements are categorized into four distinct sections: Information Studies coursework (9 credits), Research Methods & Design coursework (9 credits), Specialized Area Courses (9 credits), and the Integrative Paper / Summative Assessment (3 credits).
Course | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Information Studies | ||
INST800 | The Engaged Intellectual: An Introduction to Research and Academic Work | 3 |
INST801 | Theoretical and Epistemological Foundations in Information Studies | 3 |
INST802 | Pragmatic and Methodological Foundations for Information Studies | 3 |
Research Methods and Design | 9 | |
Data Analytics for Information Professionals | ||
Analyzing Social Networks and Social Media | ||
User Experience Research Methods | ||
Legal Research for Information Professionals | ||
Natural Language Processing | ||
Introduction to Data Science | ||
Seminar in Research Methods and Data Analysis | ||
Specialized Area | 9 | |
Information Environments | ||
Information Technology and Organizational Context | ||
Users and Use Context | ||
Management Concepts and Principles for Information Professionals | ||
Introduction to Strategic Information Management | ||
Information Architecture | ||
INFM711 | ||
INFM714 | ||
Selected Topics in Information Management | ||
INFM732 | ||
INFM735 | ||
INFM747 | ||
INFM757 | ||
Foundations for Librarians and Information Professionals | ||
INST603 | ||
Introduction to Archives and Digital Curation | ||
Government Information | ||
Special Topics in Information Studies | ||
Information Ethics | ||
Privacy and Security in a Networked World | ||
Information Policy | ||
Information and Human Rights | ||
Literacy and Inclusion | ||
Information Professionals and the Law | ||
Open Source Intelligence | ||
Computational Journalism | ||
Diverse Populations, Inclusion, and Information | ||
INST621 | ||
Information and Universal Usability | ||
Programming Human-Centered Interfaces | ||
Human-Computer Interaction Design Methods | ||
HCI Professional Preparation Seminar | ||
Practical Skills in HCI | ||
Principles of Digital Curation | ||
Policy and Ethics in Digital Curation | ||
Curation in Cultural Institutions | ||
Introduction to Digital Humanities | ||
INST645 | ||
Principles of Records and Information Management | ||
Management of Electronic Records & Information | ||
Facilitating Youth Learning in Formal and Informal Environments | ||
Promoting Rich Learning with Technology | ||
Design Thinking and Youth | ||
Introduction to Museum Scholarship | ||
Strategic Leadership | ||
Introduction to Game, Entertainment, and Media Analytics | ||
Introduction to Javascript Programming | ||
Introduction to Web Programming | ||
Hands On Machine Learning with Weka | ||
Health Informatics | ||
Health Information Behavior | ||
Personal Health Informatics & Visualization | ||
Introduction to Research Methods | ||
Advanced Usability Testing | ||
Visual Design Studio | ||
Inclusive Design in HCI | ||
Game Design Studio | ||
Project Management | ||
Interaction Design Studio | ||
Futures of Work | ||
INST714 | ||
INST715 | ||
INST716 | ||
Information Governance | ||
Special Topics in Information Studies | ||
International Opportunities in Information Studies | ||
Games as Emergent Experiences | ||
Entertainment Theory | ||
Database Design | ||
Information Retrieval Systems | ||
Computational Linguistics II | ||
Social Computing Technologies and Applications | ||
Implementing Digital Curation | ||
INST745 | ||
INST746 | ||
Research in Advanced Digital Curation | ||
Advanced Data Science | ||
IoT and Streaming Data Analytics | ||
Location Intelligence | ||
Data Governance and Data Quality | ||
Data Integration and Preparation for Analytics | ||
eGovernment for Smart Cities | ||
Information Risk Management | ||
Data Visualization | ||
Visual Analytics | ||
Data Literacy for Arts and Entertainment Management | ||
INST765 | ||
Big Data Infrastructure | ||
Foundations of Cybersecurity | ||
Policy and Practice of Ethical Hacking | ||
Cyber Intelligence Fundamentals | ||
Readings Seminar | ||
Arrangement, Description, and Access for Archives | ||
Digital Preservation | ||
Documentation, Collection, and Appraisal of Records | ||
Museum Research Seminar | ||
Pedagogy and Curriculum Development | ||
Special Topics in Information Studies | ||
History of the Book | ||
Selecting and Evaluating of Resources for Learning | ||
Collection Development | ||
Literature and Materials for Children | ||
Literature and Materials for Young Adults | ||
LBSC647 | ||
User Instruction | ||
Seminar in International and Comparative Librarianship and Information Science | ||
Special Topics in Library and Information Science | ||
Independent Study | ||
Planning and Evaluating Library and Information Services | ||
Advocacy and Support for Information Services | ||
Public Library Seminar | ||
Special Collections | ||
Seminar in the Academic Library | ||
Seminar in School Library Administration | ||
Collaborative Instructional Design and Evaluation | ||
Storytelling Materials and Techniques | ||
LBSC748 | ||
LBSC753 | ||
Metadata and Tools for Information Professionals | ||
LBSC773 | ||
LBSC774 | ||
LBSC775 | ||
Library and Archives Preservation | ||
LBSC789 | ||
Summative Assessment | 3 | |
Non-Thesis Research (Non-Thesis Research) | ||
Total Credits | 30 |
Other courses may also count towards the specialized area course requirement as long as they are approved by the college and the student’s advisor prior to registration. Any courses from outside the college will require approval from the home department/college.
Students who advance to candidacy but choose this degree option must petition the Graduate School to have INST898 credits count toward INST789.