Coursework
The BSIS program includes seven required courses as well as a variety of electives among different pathways to customize your degree.
A total of 123 hours of course credits are required:
- 21 hours of required courses
- 30 hours of iSchool electives
Includes a variety of topics across pathways - general education requirements
- electives within or outside the school, including minor(s) and/or certificate(s)
Required courses
- IS 100 Introduction to the iSchool
Core
- IS 101 Introduction to Information Sciences
- IS 202 Social Aspects of Information Technology
- IS 203 Analytical Foundations for Information Problems
- IS 204 Research Design for Information Sciences
Information technology implementation
- IS 205 Programming for Information Problems (or another programming course)
- IS 206 Introduction to Database Concepts & Applications
Information sciences and culture (select one)
- IS 308 Race, Gender and Information Technology
- IS 309 Computers and Culture
- IS 310 Computing in the Humanities
- IS 311 Historical Foundations of the Information Society
Questions? We can help!
For current Illinois student advising, contact bsis-advising@illinois.edu