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The Information Science Bachelor's program (InfoSci) at College Park is a four-year curriculum that equips students with expertise in technical domains like database systems, information structures, digital platform creation, data interpretation, and network security, while also incorporating social sciences, management principles, and liberal arts education. This comprehensive approach meets the increasing demand for information specialists capable of navigating intricate societal and institutional challenges. The program combines academic foundations, real-world applications, and experiential learning with sector experts, ensuring alumni can implement their knowledge effectively from day one in professional settings. Learners collaborate on initiatives with the University of Maryland's 400 premier corporate affiliates and gain practical experience at the institution's internationally acclaimed research facilities. Alumni pursue diverse career paths including data analysis, information system management, user experience design, software engineering, digital preservation, information security, online platform construction, and infrastructure design.
High school students and students with fewer than 12 semester hours or 18 quarter hours of university-level credit beyond secondary school should apply as freshman applicants.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
University of Maryland passing score: 95
Maryland English Institute score: 94 or lower
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
University of Maryland passing score: 7
Maryland English Institute score: 6.5 or lower