The bachelor's program goal is to provide general educational preparation for students planning to enter the information profession. The bachelor's program objectives are for students to demonstrate knowledge and skills related to:

• The roles and impact of information policies, practices, and information itself on diverse populations in a rapidly changing technological and global information society.
• Human information needs and behavior in order to develop and implement information systems and services that meet user needs.
• Professional practices necessary to succeed in information-related occupations, and to pursue the professional master's degree.
• The philosophy, principles, and legal and ethical responsibilities of the field.