Information Science and Technology – Minor – School of Information Studies

Most careers require skills in the effective use of information and technology. Because of this, the minor in Information Science & Technology pairs well with all degree programs at UWM.

The minor appeals to students who wish to acquire the essential knowledge and skills in information science, information architecture and information technology while pursuing studies in their major areas.

Program Type

Minor

Program Format

Hybrid, On Campus, Online

About
Curriculum

Minor in Information Science & Technology (IST)

The Information Science & Technology minor is designed for undergraduate students interested in strengthening their major program with the essential knowledge and skills in information science, information architecture and information technology.

IST minor combines well with:

Computer Science
Communications
General Business
Journalism & Media Communications
Health Care Administration
Interactive Arts

Intelligent Systems
International Studies
Philosophy
English/Technical Writing
Psychology
Sociology

How to Get Started

Our academic advisors are available to meet with you to answer all of your questions! We encourage you to set up an advising appointment to ensure you understand all requirements.

Ready to add the IST Minor to your course of study? Complete the declaration form below to get started!

IST Minor Declaration Form

IST Degree Requirements

Fulfillment of the minor in Information Science & Technology (IST) requires the completion of 18 credits of INFOST coursework.

INFOST 110 – Introduction to Information Science & Technology

Choose 6 credits from the following IST core courses:

INFOST 240 – Web Design I
INFOST 290 – Project Teams, Leadership and Communication
INFOST 310 – Human Factors in Information Seeking and Use
INFOST 315 – Knowledge Organization for Information Science & Technology
INFOST 340 – Introduction to Systems Analysis
INFOST 350 – Introduction to Application Development
INFOST 410 – Database Information Retrieval Systems
INFOST 440 – Web Application Development
INFOST 490 – Senior Capstone

Choose 9 credits of INFOST 300-level or higher courses, not including any 300-level courses selected above:

Examples of such classes are:

INFOST 310: Human Factors in Information Seeking and Use
INFOST 320: Web Design II
INFOST 325: Information Security I
INFOST 340: Introduction to Systems Analysis
INFOST 350: Introduction to Application Development
INFOST 370: Data Analysis and Visualization
INFOST 375: Multimedia Web Design
INFOST 383: Native Mobile Applications
INFOST 408: Nonprof-IT
INFOST 410: Database Information Retrieval Systems
INFOST 440: Web Application Development
INFOST 465: Legal Aspects of Information Products and Services
INFOST 490: Senior Capstone
INFOST 491: Information Architecture
INFOST 491: Oracle Academy Database Design & Programming w/SQL
INFOST: 491 Responisve UI Design
INFOST 491: Web Application Pen Testing
INFOST 582: Introduction to Data Science
INFOST 583: Survey of Information Security
INFOST 584: Survey of Web and Mobile Content Development
INFOST 622: Information Marketing
INFOST 685: Electronic Publishing and Web Design
INFOST 691: Advanced Web Development Using Application Frameworks
INFOST 691: AI and Disruptive Technologies
INFOST 691: Content Management Systems
INFOST 691: Data Analysis for Data Science
INFOST 695: Ethical Hacking
INFOST 697: Cisco Routing and Switching I

For full course options and availability consult the Schedule of Classes (schedule.uwm.edu).