Undergraduate Degrees

B.S. in Information Science

We are in a connected world where humans and data are linked through intricate networks. Everyday objects like cars, doorbells and coffee machines, specialized equipment for healthcare and even infrastructure like roads, are smart and communicate data. Students in the information science program will gain a strong foundation and understanding in how data, human-centered systems and networks work together to solve real-world problems.

What can you do with a degree in information science?

Students have a broad range of professional opportunities. Many students go on to work in fields like healthcare, manufacturing, communications, finance, education, technology, and entertainment. Graduates are hired as system analysts and designers, database managers, website designers, information architects, and more. 

View full information science degree requirements in the Pitt Course Catalog.

Students can also pursue a minor in information science.

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Required Courses

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Note: Students can take INFSCI 0201 instead of CMPINF 0401.

Students are able to follow designed pathways to focus their electives on a subject area, or they can choose five courses from any of the following:

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Students are required to successfully complete a capstone experience, learning how to apply what they learned in the classroom to real-world situations.  Students can choose from among a selection of experiential learning opportunities including team-based project classes, independent study courses supervised by research faculty in the school, and internships/co-ops with regional or national industries and organizations. The capstone requirement means that students will gain valuable experience that is aligned with their interests and career goals. Students in the IS major are permitted to take up to two INFSCI 1700+ courses: one will count towards the capstone requirement and one will count towards the upper-level elective requirement.