University of North Texas
College of Information
The general program of study is intended to prepare graduates to succeed in a wide range of library and information science positions in any type of library. In addition to the three core classes, the student should take at least one course from each area of study listed below plus four elective courses.
| Category | # of Courses | # of Hours |
|---|---|---|
Master's Required Courses | 3 | 9 |
| SLIS 5000 - Introduction to the Information Profession SLIS 5200 - Introduction to Information Organization SLIS 5600 - Introduction to Information and Access Retrieval | ||
Human Information Behavior (Cognitive, Organizational, and Societal Issues) | 1 | 3 |
| SLIS 5020 - Economics of Information SLIS 5040 - Human Information Behavior SLIS 5080 - Research Methods and Analysis | ||
Information Technologies | 1 | 3 |
| SLIS 5711 - Internet Applications, Services, & Management for Information Professionals SLIS 5712 - Horizon Technologies for Library and Information Centers SLIS 5713 - Telecommunications for Information Professionals SLIS 5714 - Website Development SLIS 5715 - Digital Imaging for Information Professionals SLIS 5720 - Instructional Materials Production and Use SLIS 5750 - Managing Library Automation Projects | ||
Management and Administration | 1 | 3 |
| SLIS 5300 - Management of Information Agencies SLIS 5302 - Advanced Management of Information Agencies SLIS 5303 - Financial and Human Resource Management in Information Agencies SLIS 5305 - Systems Analysis and Design SLIS 5306 - Project Management for Information Systems SLIS 5330 - Academic Libraries SLIS 5340 - Learning Resource Centers and Services | ||
Organization of Information | 1 | 3 |
| SLIS 5205 - Information Indexing, Abstracting and Retrieval SLIS 5208 - Learning Resources Organization and Media SLIS 5210 - Organization and Control of Information Resources I SLIS 5220 - Organization and Control of Information Resources II SLIS 5400 - Information Resources Development | ||
Retrieval and Access | 1 | 3 |
| SLIS 5206 - Information Retrieval Design SLIS 5420 - Literature for Youth SLIS 5430 - Information Services for Youth SLIS 5615 - Electronic Databases and Information Services SLIS 5620 - Information and Access Services in the Humanities SLIS 5630 - Information and Access Services in Science and Technology SLIS 5640 - Information and Access Services in the Social Sciences SLIS 5646 - Information and Access Services in Business SLIS 5660 - Government Information and Access Services SLIS 5685 - Information Resources and Services in Culturally Diverse Communities | ||
Elective Courses | 4 | 12 |
Master's Required Courses | 3 | 9 |
Program of Study Courses | 5 | 15 |
Elective courses | 4 | 12 |
| Total Coursework | 12 | 36 |
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