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
INST800The Engaged Intellectual: An Introduction to Research and Academic Work3
INST801Theoretical and Epistemological Foundations in Information Studies3
INST802Pragmatic and Methodological Foundations for Information Studies3
Research Methods and Design9
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 Area9
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 Assessment3
Non-Thesis Research (Non-Thesis Research)
Total Credits30

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