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IS 249
BSIS Practicum
A professional field experience program designed to provide the student with the opportunity to work in a professional environment under the supervision of an experienced information professional with the guidance of a faculty advisor. This opportunity allows students to integrate the theory and knowledge of course content with the application of principles and practices in a work environment, including these specific objectives Approved for S/U grading only. Prerequisite: IS 101 or IS 202. Restricted to BSIS students only.
IS 269
BSIS Internship
Designed to provide students an opportunity to apply the skills and concepts learned in Information Sciences classes to a work environment. Students will complete internships of their choosing under supervision and will be expected to complete activities online including a reflective paper and presentation. The goal of this course is to provide an experience that will form a connection between a student’s academic career and career goals for the future.
IS 269
BSIS Internship
Designed to provide students an opportunity to apply the skills and concepts learned in Information Sciences classes to a work environment. Students will complete internships of their choosing under supervision and will be expected to complete activities online including a reflective paper and presentation. The goal of this course is to provide an experience that will form a connection between a student’s academic career and career goals for the future. Approved for S/U grading only. May be repeated. Prerequisite: IS 101 or IS 202. Restricted to BSIS students only.
IS 549
Practicum
Supervised field experience of professional-level duties in an approved library or information center. More information.
IS 559
Certificate of Advanced Study (CAS) Project
Individual study of a problem in library and information science; forms the culmination of the Certificate of Advanced Study program.
IS 569
Internship
Supervised field experience designed for learning professional-level duties in an approved information-related organization or institution.
IS 589
Independent Study
Permits the intermediate or advanced student opportunity to undertake the study of a topic not otherwise offered in the curriculum or to pursue a topic beyond or in greater depth than is possible within the context of a regular course.
IS 599
Thesis Research
Individual study and research.