Dec 17, 2024  
2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog [OFFICIAL CATALOG]

Information Science, B.S.


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The Bachelor of Science in Information Science is a combination of two computing disciplines: Information Systems and Information Technology. Courses cover programming, databases, IT infrastructure, and application development. This degree prepares students for a wide range of technology jobs such as:

Applications Developer
Database Administrator
Network Specialist
Quality Assurance Tester
System Administrator

The Bachelor of Science in Information Science requires at least 39 hours of information science and an additional 12 hours of IFSC specialization electives. Courses eligible for specialization elective credit must focus on a specific topic relevant to information systems and therefore are normally upper-level courses in information science, computer science, business, and relevant courses from other majors. A minor is not required for this curriculum.

General: 120 total hours, including 45 hours of upper-level courses (3000-4000 level), and 30 hours in residence

First-Year Colloquium (1 hour)


Required of full-time freshmen entering college for the first time and transfer students with less than 12 hours of credit. (See University Policies   for details)

Core Requirement (35 hours)


See General Core Requirements .

Major (83 hours)


Information Science Specialization Electives (12 hours)


To be selected in consultation with advisor

Minor


(none required)

Unrestricted General Electives


Remaining hours, if any, to reach 120 minimum total hours, 45 hours of upper-level courses (3000-4000 level), and/or 30 hours in residence.

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