Program Summary
Spring 2021
Summer 2021
Credits and Cost
Program Summary
Spring 2021
Summer 2021
Credits and Cost
Gain the skills that are increasingly important in both the public and private sectors
With the ever increasing volume of electronic data, there is a growing need for employees who can store, manage and extract data effectively. The National Research Council forecasts a need for more information scientists to manage the knowledge-intensive enterprises upon which the future US economy will be based. And the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics expects employment in the information technology sector to increase 12% by 2024*. In short, those who can effectively navigate, manage and analyze information will be in high demand.
The minor in Information Studies from UK’s School of Information Science will help prepare you for a wide variety of jobs such as Business Information Coordinator, Knowledge Manager, Medical Record Analyst, and Information Analyst, among others. Or you can use the minor to compliment your major area, developing skills that make you a more attractive job candidate.
Minor in Information Studies
Minor requirements: nine hours
IS 200 Information Literacy and Critical Thinking
IS 201 Personal Knowledge Management
IS 202 Technologies for Information Services
Minor electives: choose three
IS 303 Systems Analysis
IS 326 Electronic Information Resources for Health Professionals
IS 327 Consumer Health Information Seeking
IS 402 Competitive Intelligence
ICT 311 Introduction to Information Science
ICT 320 Information Architecture
ICT 325 Multimedia and Technology
Contact
College of Communication and Information
College of Communication and Information
Student Services Office
9 Blazer Dining
(859) 257-4839
State Authorization & Licensure
If you plan to complete a University of Kentucky online program while living outside of Kentucky, you should check the Out-of-State Students page to determine if the University of Kentucky is authorized to provide this program in your state of residence. If you plan to use the degree to seek licensure, you should also determine if the degree meets the educational requirements for licensure in your state.