MA/MS in Information Science/Studies

This interdisciplinary graduate degree trains students to design systems that store information, retrieve it and keep it protected. The curriculum mixes viewpoints from behavior, psychology, culture and philosophy with technical skills. Two subplans exist, one in machine learning and one in human-centered computing, and an accelerated track allows a bachelor's and master's in less time. Coursework is offered at Tucson and online. Applicants to this graduate level program need a completed four-year bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States, or an international degree that the home country's education ministry recognizes. Prospective students should check how the required unit count can shift with the exact degree and any minor, and should talk with an advisor about funding, timelines and plans of study before submitting an application. Program staff can also explain how the work fits with related graduate options on campus.