Information Science MS/ English MA

The Department of English in conjunction with the Department of Information Studies offers a dual degree program combining the M.A. in English and the M.S. in Information Science. By applying six credits in Information Science to the English degree program and seven credits from English to the Information Science program, a student can reduce the total number of credits needed for both degrees. Work done for an awarded master's or doctoral degree may not be used for this program.

Degree Level: MA - MSIS

Department: Information Studies

School or College: College of Computing and Information

Required Credentials: Transcripts, 3 letters of recommendation, GRE, Critical Writing Sample (Creative Writing Sample optional), Statement of Goals

Application Deadline for Fall Admission and Assistantship Consideration: February 15
Application Deadline for Fall Admission without Assistantship Consideration: February 15

Application Deadline for Spring Admission and Assistantship Consideration: November 1
Application Deadline for Spring Admission without Assistantship Consideration: December 1

Application Deadline for Summer Admission and Assistantship Consideration: N/A
Application Deadline for Summer Admission without Assistantship Consideration: N/A

Special Notes:

You need to upload your writing sample with your online application at the time of submission.  You cannot append the application after initial submission.

Grad Bulletin URL:

http://www.albany.edu/graduatebulletin/information_studies_dual_ma_msis_degree.htm

Departmental Website:

http://www.albany.edu/informationstudies/ist_gradprograms.php