iSchool's Fall 2018 Open House
Published on Aug 13, 2018
This info session presentation is geared towards staff and academic advisors at the School of Information Sciences. In this presentation, attendees will learn about the iSchool, degree programs, admission requirements, and support services.
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School of Information Sciences
Fall 2018 Open House
Introductions will take place prior to the start of the presentation.
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iSchool at Illinois Facts
- #1 ranked LIS program in the country (Top 5 in 3 areas + Top 10 in 3 areas)
- 125 years of existence
- Pioneer and award-winning in online education (+20 years)
- Oldest LIS doctoral program in the country
- Embrace and Encourage interdisciplinary approache
To help create a baseline, I would like to share insight into the School of Information Sciences:
Core principles: Information Organization, access, use, and preservation. To meet the needs of our information society:
• Founded in 1893—more than a century ago.
• 125 years in existence
• Oldest LIS doctoral program in the country 1948
• Pioneer and award-wining in online education
• Online education program started in 1996 (over 20 years in online education)
• iSchool at Illinois’ MS in LIS program is ranked #1 in graduate professional schools of library and information science
Top 5 in
#1 in Digital Librarianship
#1 in Services for Children and Youth
#3 in School Library Media
Top 10 in
#6 in Health librarianship
#6 in Information Systems
#8 in Archives and Perseveration
Core principles: Information Organization, access, use, and preservation. To meet the needs of our information society:
• Founded in 1893—more than a century ago.
• 125 years in existence
• Oldest LIS doctoral program in the country 1948
• Pioneer and award-wining in online education
• Online education program started in 1996 (over 20 years in online education)
• iSchool at Illinois’ MS in LIS program is ranked #1 in graduate professional schools of library and information science
Top 5 in
#1 in Digital Librarianship
#1 in Services for Children and Youth
#3 in School Library Media
Top 10 in
#6 in Health librarianship
#6 in Information Systems
#8 in Archives and Perseveration
MS in LIS Program
- 40-credit hour program (OL or OCs)
- 2 required courses (IS 501 + 502)
- 6 Professional Pathways (customization)
- Pursue up to 12 credit hours outside the iSchool (interdisciplinary)
- Experiential opportunities are strongly encouraged
- Practicum and master thesis are optional
40-credit degree program
2 required courses:
IS 501 (Information, access, and organization)
IS 502 (Libraries, information, and society)
6 professional pathways (flexible curriculum)
Archival and special collections
Data and Asset Management
Knowledge Management and Competitive Intelligence
Information Organization and Management
Research and Information Services
Youth and School Librarianship
o No practicum or master thesis
2 required courses:
IS 501 (Information, access, and organization)
IS 502 (Libraries, information, and society)
6 professional pathways (flexible curriculum)
Archival and special collections
Data and Asset Management
Knowledge Management and Competitive Intelligence
Information Organization and Management
Research and Information Services
Youth and School Librarianship
o No practicum or master thesis
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MS in IM Program
- 40-credit hour program (OL or OC)
- 3 course required (IS 542, 543, & 561)
- 4 professional pathways (customization)
- Up to 12-credit hours outside iSchool
- STEM-designated program
- Practicum and thesis are optional
Our curriculum emphasizes a deep understanding of the interplay of people, information, and technology and reflects a professional commitment to advancing the well-being of society through the use of information. Our world-class faculty are leaders in the field who provide the knowledge and skills required for successful careers in the design and management of information systems.
3 required courses (with programming background):
IS 542 (data, statistical models and information)
IS 543 (sociotechnical information systems)
IS 561 (information modeling)
4 professional pathways:
Data Science and Analytics
Information Architecture and Design
Knowledge Management and Information Consulting
Privacy, Trust, Security, and Ethics
STEM-designated program, which allows international students to remain in the country and gain work experience through Optional Practical Training (OPT) for an extended period of time. Graduates of STEM-designated programs are allowed to apply for a 24-month extension of their post-completion OPT, provided certain employment conditions have been met.
3 required courses (with programming background):
IS 542 (data, statistical models and information)
IS 543 (sociotechnical information systems)
IS 561 (information modeling)
4 professional pathways:
Data Science and Analytics
Information Architecture and Design
Knowledge Management and Information Consulting
Privacy, Trust, Security, and Ethics
STEM-designated program, which allows international students to remain in the country and gain work experience through Optional Practical Training (OPT) for an extended period of time. Graduates of STEM-designated programs are allowed to apply for a 24-month extension of their post-completion OPT, provided certain employment conditions have been met.
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Application Requirements
- Online Application
- Transcripts
- Standardized Tests*
- Resume
- Personal Statement
- 3 Letters of Recommendation
Application Deadlines
- Spring 2019: Sept 15th (LIS and IM (OL-only))
- Summer 2019: Dec 1st (LIS)
- Fall 2019: Dec 1st (LIS and IM
Application Deadlines
Spring 2019: Saturday, September 15th
o LIS (online and on-campus) and only IM online
o Decision Notification Date: October 15th
Summer/Fall 2019: December 1st
o LIS (online and on-campus) and IM only for fall 19 (online and on-campus)
o Ph.D. only fall 19
o Decision Notification Date: February 8th
Spring 2019: Saturday, September 15th
o LIS (online and on-campus) and only IM online
o Decision Notification Date: October 15th
Summer/Fall 2019: December 1st
o LIS (online and on-campus) and IM only for fall 19 (online and on-campus)
o Ph.D. only fall 19
o Decision Notification Date: February 8th
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Tuition and Financial Aid
- Online vs. On-Campus tuition model
- Employment Opportunities (GA + GH)
- Recruitment Scholarship
- External Funding Opportunities
- Federal Aid
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