Overview

MS Program in Information Science / MS Program in Information Science is located in Albany, NY, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree
Master of Science (MS)

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	35

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?	No
Evening/weekend programs available?	No
Distance learning programs available?

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Thesis Optional Internship of 150 hours

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

138

Applied

115

Accepted

38

Enrolled

Applying

75

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	January 15th	Not reported	No
Spring deadline	November 15th	Not reported	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Requirements	Transcripts from all schools attended; Three letters of recommendation; Resume; Personal statement

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL Paper score: 550

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Types of financial support available	Graduate Assistantships Career or field-related internships

Student Body

156

Total Graduate Students

4%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	9.62%
Black or African American	3.85%
White or Caucasian	75%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	1.28%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	0.64%
Unknown	5.13%

Gender

Male (22%)

Female (77%)

Faculty

42

Total faculty

Full-time - 21

Part-time - 21

Male (27)

Female (15)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Electronic information across technologies, system dynamics, modeling, archives, records administration
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address 1400 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY  12222-0001
United States

Contact Robert P Griffin
Dean
Email: rpgriffin@albany.edu
Phone: 518-442-5258

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