Information Science
Master of Science
University at Albany
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- Designated As
- Plus Program
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- Delivery Mode
- 100% Online
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- Total Credits
- 36
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- Degree Level
- Master of Science
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- Contact Us
- 518-442-3980
Earn your master degree online
You will earn the same diploma as our on-campus students
The graduate program in information science is accredited by the American Library Association and prepares students for careers in public, academic, and other public sector information institutions; government agencies; archives and records management centers; private sector information centers; producers of bibliographic, abstracting and indexing, and other online databases; information management and systems, data analytics, and intelligence analysis in a wide range of government, library, corporate and nonprofit organizations.
- What's a master's degree?
- A master's degree is an advanced degree that usually takes two years to complete and typically requires students to have a bachelor’s degree in a related field of study.
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What's it like to earn this degree online?
Let's put your mind at ease about online learning
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- 100% Online
- This program is presented 100% online. You will not be expected to attend any classes on campus.
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- Live classes
- You will learn in real-time while the instructor leads the class. Courses are similar to in-person classes, but you participate online.
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- Classes on your schedule
- Courses are semester based and classwork can be completed around your work and family commitments. There is no set time where you are required to log in to attend class.
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- Same faculty as on-campus
- The faculty that teach online classes are the same faculty that students learn from on-campus.
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- Learn by doing
- Participate in field experiences such as internships, clinical placements, and service learning to apply your academic knowledge in the world.
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- SUNY Online Plus Program
- In addition to the features listed above, this SUNY Online Plus Program includes 24/7 support, incorporates industry-leading teaching practices, and targets an area of high employer demand in New York State and beyond.
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How do I enroll?
Follow these steps to start your application
- Go to the online application
- Create an account
- Complete the forms or save for later
- Pay the application fee (if applicable)
- Submit any supplemental materials, if required
- Send in your academic records
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