Master's Degree Programs
The Master of Science in Information Science (MSIS) program is a 36-credit program that offers the following specializations and areas of focus:
- Database and Web Systems Track
- Information Security Track
- Geoinformatics Track
- Telecommunications and Distributed Systems
- Cognitive Systems
- Human Computer Interaction
- Technology and Society
The School of Information Sciences also offers a joint-degree program with the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public and International Affairs (GSPIA). The joint-degree program allows students to complete both the MSIS and either a Master of Public Administration, Master of International Development, or Master of Public and International Affairs degree simultaneously. This allows students to complete two graduate degrees in a shorter period of time than if the degrees were pursued independently. Under the joint degree agreement, the credit requirement for the MSIS is 30 credits at SIS and between 30-39 credits at GSPIA, depending on the chosen program of study. Students must be accepted by both SIS and GSPIA to be admitted into the joint-degree program.
The Master of Science in Telecommunications (MST) program is a 36-credit program that offers the following specializations:
- Telecommunications Systems
- Computer Networks
- Policy and Management
- Wireless
- Security
The Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) program is an ALA-accredited, 36-credit program that currently offers the following specializations:
- Archives and Information Science
- Digital Libraries
- Information Technology
- Resources & Services: Children and Youth
- Resources & Services: Health
- Resources & Services: Reference
- School Library Certification Program
- Individualized study option
The MLIS program is ranked 10th overall by U.S. News & World Report in the magazine’s 2009 edition of "America’s Best Graduate Schools."
In addition, the following specialities were ranked among the best in the nation according to the 2009 edition of US News' America's Best Graduate Schools:
- Medical Librarianship/Informatics Specialization #1
- Archives and Preservation Management Specialization #2
- Information Systems #6
- School Library Certification Program #8
- Services to Children and Young Adult Specialization #10
- Digital Libraries Specialization was ranked #12
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