Minor in Information Science

Consider the relationships among people, places and technology, and the data that results from those interactions.

Minor in Information Science

Information science is a cutting-edge area of study that draws on social science, the humanities and computer science. The minor in information science introduces students to the possibilities of the field, while allowing them to personalize their minor and explore ways society can use technology to improve the world.

听Create engaging social and technological solutions to real-word problems听
听Learn to apply information science to the topics that matter to you, from media to business to health care
听Complement your undergraduate studies and skills with a minor

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Master the top skills employers look for in college hires: critical thinking and problem solving, teamwork and collaboration, professionalism and work ethic, and strong written and oral communication

Set yourself up for long-term success by developing leadership skills and becoming more tech and media savvy

Enhance your educational experience and personal growth by exploring a secondary area that you're passionate about

Academic Plan & Requirements

As an undergraduate student in the Department of Information Science, you will learn to collect, analyze and interpret many kinds of information to understand our world. All courses in the information science minor are taken in the Department of Information Science.

Requirements include:

One introduction course
One literacies course听
Two information science courses at any level听
Two upper-division information science courses

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