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Research and Information Studies Minor
The study of information explores information studies as a discipline. Students develop professional level research skills and strategies using research libraries, online databases, regular collections and special collections and archives. In addition to the joy of intellectual curiosity, courses cover many current issues including privacy, censorship, international sources, the evaluation of arguments, and the publishing industry. This is a useful minor for students interested in continuing their post-BA studies in the fields of library science, law, writing and professional communication.
Requirements (18-20 total credits)
Required Courses (12 credits)
- INFS 315 Searching for Information
- INFS 338 The Craft and Commerce of Book Publishing
- INFS 340 Research in Special Collections and Archives
Electives (6-8 credits)
Choose two of the following:
- ARTS 300 Museums and Galleries
- ARTS 302 Exhibition Practices: Group Internship (2 credits)
- INFS 335 Best Books for Young Adults Internship (prereq. LIT 332)
- INFS 518 Information Issues
- INFS 350I Internship in Library Services or a Museum
- LIT 332 Adolescent Literature
- MDST 580 Issues in Communication Technology
