MS: Information Science

Graduates from our research-oriented Master of Science in Information Science program will be equipped to take on a leadership role in organizations that examine and explore new ways of working, communicating, and creating and affecting change in the world.

Students acquire and hone the fundamentals of research inquiry with an interdisciplinary information science lens, building relevant skills for transforming a breadth of fields where data and information increasingly play a central role: traditional and social media, health and medicine, safety-critical systems, energy, transportation and more.

Thesis/Project

Students in our master's program can choose between a thesis or non-thesis option.

Thesis plan: 6 thesis hour credits (INFO 6950), typically taken over two semesters (3 credit hours each). A thesis defense with 3 committee members and submission of the thesis to the Graduate School are required.

Non-thesis plan: 6 credits taken of Master's Project (INFO 6940) over two semesters (3 credit hours each) with an INFO faculty member. Students will complete one or more in-depth research projects as part of this plan; however, a formal thesis document and oral presentation/defense are not required.

1. Is my research interest appropriate for 精品SM在线影片鈥檚 Department of Information Science?

 

We welcome applications from students with a broad range of interests in information science鈥攆rom data science to information visualization to studies of online communities and more. The best candidates will be those who can identify interests that might align with the expertise of current faculty members. Our faculty members have expertise in areas such as machine learning, philanthropic informatics, personal informatics, social media, information visualization, law, ethics, digital humanities and crisis informatics.

2. What kinds of backgrounds should students have?

 

We welcome applications from students with diverse backgrounds and skillsets both technical and non-technical. A degree or background in computing or information science is not required, though prospective students should have a desire to use the tools, concepts and methods of information science. Students in our program will be expected to learn the technical skills required to carry out their research.

3. What are the course and curriculum requirements for the program?

 

As a new program, the courses and program requirements are still being determined. However, classes planned for our core curriculum include information science theory, research methods (both qualitative and quantitative), design and computational skills. As with any PhD program, students will be encouraged, with the guidance of their advisor, to take courses that will be helpful towards their research, both in and outside of our department. We are fortunate to be located within the College of Media, Communication and Information (CMCI), which includes many communication and media studies classes. We also have close ties with the Department of Computer Science, the ATLAS Institute and the Institute for Cognitive Science.

4. How do I know if I鈥檓 a good fit for your program?

 

If you think this may be the right place for you, then please apply! It is impossible for us to know ahead of time who might end up being a perfect fit for such an interdisciplinary department. However, the best indicator is likely having some interest鈥攅ither with respect to methods or domains鈥攊n common with at least one member of our faculty.

5. How do I know that your program is a good fit for me?

 

We know that considering a brand new program may be scary! We invite you to check out the strong research track records of our faculty members. If you are considering multiple programs at 精品SM在线影片 (for example, computer science, ATLAS or communication), we encourage you to apply to all of the programs for which you see a potential overlap with your interests. If you have any specific questions about the Department of Information Science, please feel free to email.

Information Science Degree Requirements

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1045 18th Street, UCB 315
Boulder, CO 80309

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