Information Science, B.S.

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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)

IFSC 1105 - First Year Experience for IFSC/CPSC Majors

Core Requirement (35 hours)

Standard Core (29 hours)

See “General Education Requirements.”

EIT College Core (14 hours)

Science (8 hours)

Choose from the List of Approved Core Science

Mathematics (3 hours)

MATH 1302 - College Algebra

Flex (3 hours)

ACOM 1300 - Introduction to Communication preferred

Major (83 hours)

Additional Math courses (10 hours):

Additional Requirements (23 hours)

Major Requirements (38 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.