The Department of Information Science offers a complete range of programs from undergraduate and graduate degrees to Ph.D. tracks and graduate certificates, preparing graduates for key roles in the information age.

Bachelor's Degree Programs

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Bachelor of Science in Information Science
The Bachelor of Science in Information Science (BSIS) focuses on information architecture, data curation, and knowledge management.
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Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics
The Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics (BSHI) degree prepares students to use data, information, and cutting-edge technology to make healthcare faster, smarter, and better for everyone.

Master's Degree Programs 

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Master of Science in Information Science
The Master of Science in Information Science (MSIS) prepares students with the knowledge and skills needed to function as information professionals in a variety of agencies, including internet service providers, web search portals, information processing services, and electronic publishing.
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Master of Science in Health Informatics
The Master of Science in Health Informatics (MS-HI) program at UNT is designed to educate leaders in health informatics who can apply data science and information management methods and techniques to improve the delivery of healthcare with a patient-centered focus in diversified environments.
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Master of Science in Library Science
The Master of Science in Library Science (MSLS) prepares information professionals for work in a variety of roles and application settings, including all types of libraries, information centers, and corporate information agencies.
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School Librarian Certification
The School Librarian Certification program at UNT prepares educators to lead dynamic school library programs that support student learning, literacy development, information access, and technology integration.

Doctoral Degree Program

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Ph.D. Information Science
Program emphasizes the interrelationship of the economic, social, cultural, and technological aspects of evolving information to produce graduates who will be leaders in the information age.

Students may take elective courses in library and information science, or they may complete minor programs of study at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Students may study full-time or part-time. They may begin their course of study in the fall, spring, or summer semester, with the exception of the Ph.D. program, where students begin only in the fall semester. Students who are not pursuing degree programs may enroll for individual courses, workshops, and seminars with non-degree status.

The Master of Science degree program in Library Science or Information Science is offered completely online and is accredited by the American Library Association. The department's graduate degree programs are available through the Academic Common Market at in-state tuition rates for qualified out-of-state students in the southeastern states who pursue studies on campus.

Graduates are prepared for diverse professional positions in both the public and private sectors and practice in a variety of libraries and information service agencies, including academic, public and school libraries, information analysis centers and information utilities.

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