Information Science as a discipline revolves around the interactions of people, technology, and information. The Information Science and Technology, Bachelor of Science (BSIST) prepares graduates to be innovative information and technology leaders who can solve current and evolving information problems using the latest technologies in AI, user-centered design, data science, machine learning, human-AI interaction, and cybersecurity.
Students in the program focus on the relationship between information, people, and technology in a wide variety of courses covering web technologies, databases, data analytics, user-centered system analysis and design, information architecture, and information literacy. Tools students apply in classes include PHP, MySQL, HTML5, JavaScript, Python, R, CSS, and more.
The official OU checksheet with degree requirements can be found in the OU General Catalog.
Click below to apply for the on-campus BSIST program. This program is designed for incoming freshmen and for those who want to be a part of the in-person Norman campus culture. Your coursework will be comprised of both in-person and online coursework.
Click below to apply for the online BSIST program. This flexible online program designed for transfer students and working professionals. Students are provided with online resources to support their academic journey.
Career opportunities include:
Relevant industries include:
Admission of Undergraduates to Graduate Course
Any senior undergraduate student may enroll in graduate courses offered by the school with the instructor’s permission. If the courses meet the conditions established by the Graduate College for graduate credit, they may be accepted as degree credits in the School of Library and Information Studies. The same course can not be counted toward both undergraduate and graduate requirements unless the student is enrolled in the BAIS/MLIS accelerated program.
| Course | Form |
|---|---|
| LIS 4920 Directed Research | Directed Research Contract (doc) |
| LIS 4940 Directed Project | Directed Project Contract (doc) |
| LIS 4960 Directed Reading | Directed Reading Contract (doc) |
Internship information, deadlines, site information and forms can be found at:
All BSIST and BAIS students must complete an internship as part of the degree requirements. Students are encouraged to find their own internships, though guidance is offered through the Internship Support Specialist, SLIS faculty, and SLIS office.
Students who entered the BAIS or BSIST degree programs before summer 2021 are required to take the LIS 4663 Capstone class. Ideally, students will complete the capstone the semester before their internship. During the capstone course, students will begin to research the internship requirements and finalize their plans for an internship site and supervisor.
The undergraduate advisor for the BSIST and BAIS programs is June Blackwell in the College of Arts and Sciences. You can contact her through email (june@ou.edu) or telephone (405-325-4411).
To make an appointment with June through iAdvise, go to iadvise.ou.edu.
Students need to get advised each semester prior to enrolling for the next term.
Find out when the registration window opens by checking the university's Academic Calendar.
