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
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.
Use the minor in Information Studies from UK’s School of Information Science to compliment your major area, developing skills that wiil make you a more attractive job candidate. This minor 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.
Please note that undergraduate students can only complete a minor in addition to and as a complement to a major. The University does not award stand-alone minors.
Minor in Information Studies
The minor in Information Studies requires a total 18 credits of course work including the following:
Minor requirements
IS 200 Information Literacy and Critical Thinking (3 credits)
IS 201 Personal Knowledge Management (3 credits)
IS 202 Technologies for Information Services (3 credits)
Minor electives
Choose three courses in conjunction with your advisor:
IS 303 Systems Analysis (3 credits)
IS 326 Electronic Information Resources for Health Professionals (3 credits)
IS 327 Consumer Health Information Seeking (3 credits)
IS 402 Competitive Intelligence (3 credits)
ICT 311 Introduction to Information Science (3 credits)
ICT 320 Information Architecture (3 credits)
ICT 325 Multimedia and Technology (3 credits)
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.