Get your B.S. in Information Science

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About the Major

Are you passionate about technology? Explore complex information systems and computation methods that can help to transform information into knowledge. You will choose one emphasis in this major: Data Science or Interactive and Immersive Technologies.

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Learn advanced computing techniques

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Explore machine learning, data science, artificial intelligence, and virtual reality 

work

Understand digital ethics and human-computer interactions 

Careers

Benefit from the rapidly growing field of information science information! You will be qualified for a range of jobs, including: 

  • Computer systems analyst 
  • Data miner 
  • Information architect 
  • Information security specialist 
  • Web Developer 
  • Data analyst 

Courses 

Sample courses include: 

  • ISTA 100: Great Ideas of the Information Age 
  • ISTA 131: Dealing with Data 
  • ISTA 230: Introduction to Web Design and Development 
  • ESOC 302: Quantitative Methods for the Digital Marketplace 
  • ISTA 416/516: Introduction to Human Computer Interaction 

Ready to learn more?

Get in touch with an SBS advisor:

Laura Owen
lauraowen@email.arizona.edu

Email Laura