Academic Catalog

Informatics | Master of Liberal Studies (Data Analytics)

Program Requirements

Core
IDS 801Introduction to Graduate Liberal Studies1
IDS 802Ways of Knowing in Comparative Perspective3
IDS 803Origins and Implications of the Knowledge Society3
IDS 804Information Literacy3
Concentration
IDS 815Introduction to Data3
IDS 816Writing and Visualizing Data3
LDRS 810Qualitative Research Methods3
Select one course from the following:3
Advanced Research Methods In Political Science
Advanced Sociological Research
Select three courses from the following:9
Data Analysis and Assessment
Managerial Reports and Presentations
Corporate Communication Strategy
Quantitative Methods
Financial & Quantitative Methods
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Three
Applied Statistics
Internship in Liberal or Professional Studies
Big Data Analytics
Database Design and Programming
Seminar in Informatics
Ethical Leadership
Information Systems Design and Development
Advanced Management Information Systems
Marketing Research
Topics in Marketing
Advanced Statistics
Policy Analysis
Total Hours31

Graduate School Graduation Requirements

All Graduate degrees1 require:

  • Maintain a C or higher in all coursework.
  • Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. (Refer to program)
  • A minimum of 30-75 hours of Graduate course work. (Refer to program)
  • Comprehensive Examination or equivalent assessment is required. (Master of Liberal Studies requires a Comprehensive Examination and Concentration Exam)
  • Degree completion within 8 years.
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Refer to degree program for any additional requirements.

Note for MLS and MPS degree concentrations:

Master of Liberal Studies (MLS) programs are administratively housed within the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences but are listed in the catalog within the academic unit related to the relevant concentration area for ease in navigation.

Master of Professional Studies (MPS) programs are administratively housed within the College of Health and Behavioral Sciences but are listed in the catalog within the academic unit related to the relevant concentration area for ease in navigation.

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