Your Future in Information Science
A bachelor's degree in Information Science is the entry point for many information-related careers in the public and private sector, such as:
- Corporate researcher — working in management, software engineering, usability, intelligence analysis, web development and other areas
- Data scientist — preserving and disseminating information in a timely manner to decision makers
- Information analyst —finding, using, analyzing and synthesizing information from various sources
- Information specialist — helping people find information and use it effectively
- Knowledge manager —organizing information from multiple areas in a business to facilitate internal and external procedures
What we offer
The bachelor's degree program is the portal to our master's degree in Information Science or Library Science. While pursuing your degree, you'll hone the skills required to:
- Apply the latest information tools
- Be an information professional
- Organize, manage and analyze information
We offer six concentrations and a wide range of minors, which will make you more marketable to employers. The concentrations are:
- Data science
- Digital content and information systems
- Human language technology
- Information management and health informatics
- Information science and knowledge organization
- Project and knowledge management
Flexibility is a key component of the program. Coursework is offered onsite, online and in blended formats so you can balance classes with full-time or part-time employment.
The Department of Library and Information Sciences offers financial support and scholarships to its students to recognize exceptional academic and creative accomplishments
What to expect
The necessary course work required to earn your degree includes:
- 42 credit hours of UNT core classes (required of all undergraduate students)
- 45 credit hours of cross-functional electives (at least 9 credit hours must be upper level)
- 15 credit hours of courses in the Information Science program (as determined by your advisor)
- 18 credit hours of courses in one of the concentrations noted above
The information science courses provide an overview of information professions, information organizations, and information access and retrieval. A complete degree plan is available here.
The Career Center, Learning Center and professional academic advisors are among the many valuable resources available to you at UNT. The Career Center can provide advice about internships, future employment opportunities and getting hands-on experience in your major. The Learning Center offers workshops on speed reading, study skills and time management. Academic advisors will help you plan your class schedule each semester.
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