Informatics Minor

Every organization uses information. Being able to analyze, manage and implement information in its various forms is critical, and that’s the skill set that this minor offers students. Information Science is the study of the cognitive, social, technological and organizational roles of information in all its forms and rests on three foundations: content, people, and technology. The skills you get with the minor are applicable to anything you do.

Eligibility

Any student enrolled at the University of South Carolina may choose this minor except for students with majors in the School of Information Science.

Career Opportunities

Informatics opens up a vast landscape of career opportunities, including:

Software developers
Data scientists
User experience designers and researchers
Product managers
Knowledge managers
Information architects
Researchers

Curriculum

Required Courses (9 Hours)

SLIS 201 - Introduction to Information Science
Major concepts, principles, theories, issues, and trends in the development of Information Science.
SLIS 301 - Information Storage and Retrieval
Introduction to the concepts, issues, theories, and techniques of information storage and retrieval systems.
SLIS 410 - Knowledge Management
An introduction to the background, principles, practices, and technologies of knowledge management for library and information professionals.

Electives (9 Hours)

Select 9 hours from any additional SLIS courses. SLIS 480 (Emerging Topics in Information Science) may be repeated for credit with different topics.

College of Information and Communications