Library and Information Science Post-Master’s Certificate
Program Overview
The Post-Master's Certificate program from the School of Information offers eight career pathways in the information field. Students choose one pathway and complete five courses, tailoring their learning to their career aspirations. The program is designed for working professionals and can be completed in one year full-time or two years part-time. Graduates are prepared for careers in digital curation, emerging technologies, data science, and more.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Program Overview:
The Post-Master’s Certificate program, offered by the School of Information, features eight career pathways focused on diverse specializations, including digital curation, emerging technologies, web programming, data science, and more. Certificate program students choose one career pathway and then select five courses from that career pathway, tailoring their in-depth learning experience to their career aspirations. In addition, all students begin the program with a one-unit guided learning experience that introduces our school’s interactive online learning environment. After completing 16 units of required coursework, certificate students demonstrate their mastery of the program’s learning outcomes.
Objectives:
Upon completing the Post-Master’s Certificate program, graduates will be able to:
- Apply advanced knowledge and skills in their chosen career pathway.
- Critically evaluate and use information resources.
- Communicate effectively in a variety of formats.
- Work collaboratively in teams.
- Demonstrate ethical behavior.
Program Description:
The Post-Master’s Certificate program is a 16-unit program that can be completed in one year of full-time study or two years of part-time study. The program is offered online and is designed for working professionals who want to advance their careers in the information field.
Outline:
Program Content:
The Post-Master’s Certificate program covers a wide range of topics, including:
- Information organization and retrieval
- Information technology
- Information policy
- Information ethics
- Research methods
- Data analysis
- Web development
- Project management
- Communication
Program Structure:
The Post-Master’s Certificate program is divided into eight career pathways:
- Digital Curation
- Emerging Technologies
- Health Informatics
- Information Architecture
- Library and Information Science
- Records Management
- Web Programming
- Data Science Students choose one career pathway and then select five courses from that career pathway. In addition, all students begin the program with a one-unit guided learning experience that introduces our school’s interactive online learning environment.
Course Schedule:
The Post-Master’s Certificate program is offered online and is designed for working professionals. The program is typically completed in one year of full-time study or two years of part-time study.
Individual Modules:
Each career pathway in the Post-Master’s Certificate program consists of five courses. The courses in each career pathway are designed to provide students with a deep understanding of the topics covered in that pathway.
Assessment:
Students in the Post-Master’s Certificate program are assessed through a variety of methods, including:
- Exams
- Papers
- Projects
- Presentations
- Portfolios
Teaching:
The Post-Master’s Certificate program is taught by a faculty of experienced professionals who are experts in their fields. The faculty are committed to providing students with a high-quality learning experience.
Careers:
The Post-Master’s Certificate program prepares students for a variety of careers in the information field. Graduates of the program can work as:
- Digital curators
- Emerging technology specialists
- Health informaticians
- Information architects
- Librarians
- Records managers
- Web programmers
- Data scientists
