The following programs of study focus on preparation for careers in IT and are provided as guidelines for students pursuing the Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) or the individualized post-master’s Specialist program. These programs of study are not required for graduation and do not result in any further notation on the diploma or transcripts, but rather function as a planning and advising tool for students. Students are welcome to mix and match courses between multiple programs of study. Alternatively, graduate certificates have more specific criteria and must be applied for prior to completion of the second course required for a certificate. If formally completed, a graduate certificate will appear on a student’s transcript and students also have the option to receive a mailed copy.
- Cyber Intelligence
- Health Informatics
- Human-Centered Data Science
- Large-Scale Data Management
- Leadership & Management
- Technology & Networking
- User-Centered Design
- Web Design
Cyber Intelligence
The Cyber Intelligence Program of Study, within the Information Technology master’s degree program (MSIT), prepares students to be cybersecurity analysts, decision and policy makers, information/ knowledge officers, investigators in the areas of cyber intelligence, cybersecurity, privacy and ethics.
Strongly recommended:
- LIS 5775 Organizational Information Security
Take at least 3 more courses from the following list of courses:
- LIS 5385 Social Computing and Collaboration Technologies
- LIS 5411 Introduction to Information Policy
- LIS 5484 Introduction to Data Networks for Information Professionals
- LIS 5487 Information Systems Management
- LIS 5765 Data Mining and Analytics
- LIS 5782 Database Management Systems
- LIS 5900 Directed Individual Study – in an appropriate area and approved in advance
- LIS 5945 Internship – in an appropriate setting and approved in advance
Health Informatics
The Health Informatics Program of Study, within the Information Technology master’s degree program (MSIT), prepares students for the burgeoning field of health IT by educating students in stewardship of health information through the use of technology. Students will be able to work with technologies to optimize acquisition, retrieval, and use of health information to facilitate healthcare delivery and health decision‐making for both clinicians and general health consumers.
Strongly recommended:
- LIS 5418 Introduction to Health Informatics
- LIS 5419 Consumer Health Informatics
Take at least 2 more courses from the following list of courses:
- LIS 5255 Information, Technology, and Older Adults
- LIS 5631 Health Information Sources
- LIS 5751 Computers as Persuasive Technology
- LIS 5765 Data Mining and Analytics
- LIS 5788 Health Information Systems and Management
- LIS 5900 Directed Individual Study – in an appropriate area and approved in advance
- LIS 5945 Internship – in an appropriate setting and approved in advance
Human-Centered Data Science
The Human-Centered Data Science Program of Study, within the Information Technology master’s degree program (MSIT), provides students with a comprehensive understanding of key concepts and techniques in data organization, data mining, ethics in information, information policy, metadata, and database management. This program will not only prepare students to be proficient in data science techniques but also to be prepared to lead ethically and responsibly, advocating for the responsible use of data and technology in their respective fields.
Strongly recommended:
- LIS 5765 Data Mining and Analytics
- LIS 5786 Introduction to Information Architecture
Take at least 2 more courses from the following list of courses:
- LIS 5262 Information Ethics
- LIS 5341 Data Organization
- LIS 5411 Introduction to Information Policy
- LIS 5751 Computers as Persuasive Technology
- LIS 5782 Database Management Systems
- LIS 5787 Fundamentals of Metadata Theory and Practice
- LIS 5900 Directed Individual Study – in an appropriate area and approved in advance
- LIS 5916 Natural Language Processing & Text Mining
- LIS 5945 Internship – in an appropriate setting and approved in advance
Large-Scale Data Management
The Large Scale Data Management Program of Study, within the Information Technology master’s degree program (MSIT), prepares students for careers in which they must manage large volumes of data as part of an organization’s daily operation. Topics include databases, information retrieval, information systems and digital libraries.
Strongly recommended:
- LIS 5786 Introduction to Information Architecture
Take at least 3 more courses from the following list of courses:
- LIS 5263 Theory of Information Retrieval
- COM 5450 Introduction to Project Management
- LIS 5472 Digital Libraries
- LIS 5775 Organizational Information Security
- LIS 5782 Database Management Systems
- LIS 5786 Introduction to Information Architecture
- LIS 5787 Fundamentals of Metadata Theory and Practice
- LIS 5900 Directed Individual Study – in an appropriate area and approved in advance
- LIS 5945 Internship – in an appropriate setting and approved in advance
Leadership & Management
The Leadership & Management Program of Study, within the Information Technology master’s degree program (MSIT), prepares information professionals to be managers and leaders in their respective fields by enhancing their understanding of the unique challenges facing their profession now and in the future.
Strongly recommended:
- LIS 5405 Leadership in Technology
- LIS 5442 Information Leadership
Take at least 2 more courses from the following list of courses:
- LIS 5262 Information Ethics
- LIS 5403 Human Resource Management for Information Professionals
- LIS 5411 Introduction to Information Policy
- LIS 5426 Grant Writing, Evaluation and Administration
- LIS 5602 Marketing of Library and Information Services
- LIS 5788 Health Information Systems & Management
- LIS 5900 Directed Independent Study – in an appropriate area and approved in advance
- LIS 5945 Internship – in an appropriate setting and approved in advance
- COM 5126 Organizational Communication Theory & Practice
- COM 5450 Introduction to Project Management
Technology & Networking
The Technology & Networking Program of Study, within the Information Technology master’s degree program (MSIT), prepares students for careers in development, management, and maintenance of the networks, in areas such as building hardware and software systems, maintaining networks for information and communication, and developing databases and applications
Strongly recommended:
- LIS 5786 Introduction to Information Architecture
Take at least 3 more courses from the following list of courses:
- LIS 5263 Theory of Information Retrieval
- LIS 5364 Web Site Development and Administration
- LIS 5418 Introduction to Health Informatics
- LIS 5472 Digital Libraries
- LIS 5484 Introduction to Data Networks for Information Professionals
- LIS 5489 Network Administration
- LIS 5775 Organizational Information Security
- LIS 5782 Database Management Systems
- LIS 5787 Fundamentals of Metadata Theory and Practice
- LIS 5900 Directed Individual Study – in an appropriate area and approved in advance
- LIS 5945 Internship – in an appropriate setting and approved in advance
User-Centered Design
The User-Centered Design Program of Study, within the Information Technology master’s degree program (MSIT), prepares students for a career in designing information systems and services that are focused on meetings the needs of the system’s users. These courses are designed to help students approach and resolve system design problems from the user’s perspective.
Strongly recommended:
- LIS 5786 Introduction to Information Architecture
Take at least 3 more courses from the following list of courses:
- LIS 5313 Digital Media: Concepts and Production
- LIS 5362 Design and Production of Networked Multimedia
- LIS 5364 Web Site Development and Administration
- LIS 5367 Advanced Web Applications
- LIS 5751 Computers as Persuasive Technology
- LIS 5900 Directed Individual Study – in an appropriate area and approved in advance
- LIS 5945 Internship – in an appropriate setting and approved in advance
Web Design
The Web Design Program of Study, within the Information Technology master’s degree program (MSIT), prepares students for a career in web design, including web development and administration, interface design, usability and analysis, and information architecture.
Strongly recommended:
- LIS 5786 Introduction to Information Architecture
Take at least 3 more courses from the following list of courses:
- LIS 5263 Theory of Information Retrieval
- LIS 5362 Design and Production of Networked Multimedia
- LIS 5364 Web Site Development and Administration
- LIS 5367 Advanced Web Applications
- LIS 5472 Digital Libraries
- LIS 5484 Introduction to Data Networks for Information Professionals
- LIS 5782 Database Management Systems
- LIS 5787 Fundamentals of Metadata Theory and Practice
- LIS 5900 Directed Individual Study – in an appropriate area and approved in advance
- LIS 5945 Internship – in an appropriate setting and approved in advance
- COM 5450 Introduction to Project Management