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M. S. in Information Sciences Program of Study Master's Degree in Information Sciences || M.S.I.S. Program of Study || Information Sciences Tracks Corporate Communication || E-business || Health Communication || Instructional Technology || Library/Information Science Program Opportunities 5 Reasons You'll Want to Specialize in Information Sciences: It's flexible. The Marywood I.S. program includes flexible options and degrees, with specialized tracks to meet your educational and professional goals. Whether you want an M.S. degree to launch your career, an advanced certificate to enhance your technology skills, or a Pennsylvania Department of Education certification, you'll get the training and knowledge you need. You have options. Information professionals have the expertise necessary to manage and use information in a wide variety of careers. Organizations in business, education, science, government, and industry increasingly depend on specialists who can connect people and knowledge, including librarians, communications officers, or e-business managers. It's affordable! With the right combination of financial aid from government grants, your employer, or Marywood University scholarships, this highly valued degree could cost you next to nothing! You'll gain practical leadership experience. You'll have the opportunity to work in a variety of professional settings. Depending on your specialization, your internship can include opportunities in education, business, health care, government, science, or media environments in regional or national locations. Additionally, through relationships with prestigious universities abroad, you can pursue international internships. Your skills will be in high demand. In the age of the information superhighway and multimedia technology, the talents of skilled information professionals are in high demand. A master's degree in Information Sciences will increase your value in this growing industry, giving you the leverage you need to take charge of your career.   The Information Sciences program offers two possible options: M.S. degree in Information Sciences: Requires 39 credits, including the core curriculum (21 credits) and a specialized track (18 credits) Designed to provide the knowledge and skills that cut across the information technology spectrum Concentrate in one area of specialization K-12 Library Science or Instructional Technology Certification: Pennsylvania Department of Education approved Designed to prepare individuals, with or without teaching experience, to work in a K-12 academic environment and/or pursue a new career path Library Science/Information students who choose this option can also receive an M.S. degree with the completion of additional courses. The M.S. in Information Sciences curriculum is structured around an Interdisciplinary core foundation and Specialized Tracks. Upon completion of the interdisciplinary core, students choose one of our specialized tracks for further concentration: Curriculum Interdisciplinary Core: 21 credits Provides the foundation courses, including overviews of the knowledge, concepts, skills, communication technologies, issues and trends in today's information-based economy Includes a three-credit internship The Interdisciplinary Core (21 credits) BUS/COMM 509 Leadership in an Information Society and Economy (3) BUS 510 Management Role of the Informational Professional (3) COMM 501 New Communications Technologies: Theory and Practice (3) LS 502 Issues and Trends in a Cross-Disciplinary Information Environment (3) MED 516 E-learning Systems (3) BUS/COMM/HSA/ LS/MED XXX Skills for Excellence (1 credit ea); (3) BUS 595/ COMM 595/MED 591 Internship (3) Specialized Tracks: Consist of 18 credits per track, including four courses and 1-2 elective courses Enable advanced focus on a specific area of information sciences. Choose from the following: Corporate Communication E-business Health Communication Instructional Technology Library/Information Science Sample Courses: Complementary Healthcare Computing and Cooperative Learning E-learning Systems E-business Marketing Health Care System Analysis Health Communication Instructional Design Integrating Technology into the Classroom Leadership in an Information Society and Economy Management Role of the Informational Professional PC-Based Media Production Professional Writing Skills for Excellence The M.S. in Information Sciences curriculum is structured around an Interdisciplinary core foundation and Specialized Tracks. The Interdisciplinary Core is comprised of 21 credits and provides the foundation courses. These courses include overviews of the knowledge, concepts, skills, communication technologies, issues and trends in today’s information-based economy. It also includes one 3-credit internship. Upon completion of the interdisciplinary core, students choose one of our Specialized tracks for further concentration. Each track consists of 18 credits, which includes four courses and 1-2 elective courses. The specialization enables advanced focus on a specific area of information sciences.

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Last update January 19, 2006
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