Help Guide the Information Revolution

Graduates of the University at Albany Master’s program in Information Science (MSIS):

• Educate children in information and technologies skills and literacy;
• Provide information access to low-income and elderly citizens;
• Preserve, manage and organize historic and government records;
• Develop information policies and manage information systems;
• Build web sites and applications with the end-user in mind;
• Manage information assets for universities, public organizations and corporations.

MSIS PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

• The MSIS program is fully accredited by the American Library Association (ALA)
• The school media program track is accredited as an affiliate of the University of Albany’s School of Education by the national Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC)
• The Department is among the top 20 Information Science programs in the US and Canada in US News and World Reports rankings
• The Archives and Records program is ranked 10 th in the nation by US News and World Reports
• The Policy and Management track is a component of the #2 Government Information Management and Technology graduate program in the nation, according to US News and World Reports.

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THE UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY

• One of the four flagship research universities in the SUNY system;
• Ranked 66 th in overall value among US public and private universities by Kipplinger’s Magazine.

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The instructions and forms you need to apply for graduate study at the University at Albany are available at: http://www.albany.edu/graduate/forms.shtml#download

For the MSIS degree application you need to submit:

• Application form and $75.00 application fee
• Statement of background and goals

“The statement should contain a brief description of your field of interest, related background, desired study and/or research emphasis and your career goals”

• GRE scores * (unless you have a previous graduate degree - MA, MS, or JD)
• Transcripts for all previous degree credit
• 3 letters of recommendation

*The GRE general test is computer-based and available at many test center locations in NYS. The test is available by appointment.

Please submit all application materials by July 1. We will continue to review applications for fall admission as long as there is space available in fall classes. If your application is complete except for the GRE score, please contact Fran Reynolds (see below for contact information).

Not enough time for a degree application?

You may begin the MSIS program as a non-degree graduate student. You may take up to 12 credits as a non-degree student and bring these credits into the MSIS degree program. Non-degree applications should be submitted as soon as possible, but will be accepted until classes begin. Fall semester classes begin on August 25. After the 25 th, a late registration fee will be in effect

You need to submit:

• One-page application form and $20 application fee
• Transcript from your highest degree

Program or application questions? Contact Assistant Dean Fran Reynolds in the Information Studies office (518-442-5110, freynolds@uamail.albany.edu)

Graduate Admissions Home Page: http://www.albany.edu/graduate

 

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