University Of Maryland College Of Information Studies
Coordinates: 38°59′17.4″N 76°56′29.4″W / 38.988167°N 76.941500°W / 38.988167; -76.941500
| College of Information Studies | |
|---|---|
| Established | 1965 |
| Type | Public |
| Dean | Dr. Jennifer J. Preece |
| Students | 350 approximately |
| Location | College Park, Maryland, USA |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Nickname | Maryland's iSchool, CLIS |
| Website | http://ischool.umd.edu |
The College of Information Studies (Maryland's iSchool) is a graduate school located at the University of Maryland, College Park in Maryland, United States. The College offers graduate study leading to the Master of Library Science (MLS), the Master of Information Management (MIM), the Master of Science in Human Computer Interaction (HCIM), and the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Information Studies.
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