BS/MS Information Science and Library Science Combined

UNT's Information Science master's program with a major in Library Science prepares information professionals for work in a variety of roles and application settings, including all types of libraries and other information agencies. The program rests on a broad conceptual framework that explores the nature of information, its organization and retrieval, and its access and use from the user's viewpoint. In addition, the program prepares individuals who wish to pursue doctoral studies in information science theory, research and practice.With the grad track program, students can begin taking master's level coursework as part of their undergraduate degree, allowing them to save money on tuition and fees and finish their education sooner.

The Bachelor of Science in Information Science program at the University of North Texas is designed to equip graduates with the knowledge needed to build competencies in important and emerging areas such as information organization, information architecture, information seeking and use, health informatics, knowledge management, digital content, and digital curation, and information systems.

The BSIS degree prepares students for a career at the intersection of information, people, and technology. The continuous growth of information and technology innovation has led to a host of related trends and issues, including social media, security, privacy, digital divide, information literacy, open access, digital curation and more.

Students in the grad track can transition into classes for the ALA-accredited Master of Science degree in Library Science. The program has been continuously accredited by the American Library Association since 1965. The degree is offered:

• Completely Online
• In Denton (with a mix of online and face-to-face courses)
• In an off-campus format in Houston
• In the form of cohorts in some states

Each student works with a faculty advisor to create an individualized program reflecting the student’s career goals. The concentrations are intended to prepare graduates to succeed in a wide range of positions and information settings in both private and public organizations

Current Concentrations are:

• Archival Studies and Imaging Technology
• Information Organization
• Knowledge Management
• Law Librarianship and Legal Informatics
• Music Librarianship
• Youth Librarianship

The master's program prepares information professionals for work in a variety of roles and application settings, including various information agencies and all types of libraries. In addition, the program prepares at a master's level, individuals who wish to pursue study in the theoretical development of information science.