{"id":1675,"date":"2024-02-26T19:34:59","date_gmt":"2024-02-26T19:34:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coursecompanion.gv.psu.edu\/?page_id=1675"},"modified":"2025-03-21T12:47:58","modified_gmt":"2025-03-21T12:47:58","slug":"information-science","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/live-great-valley-ai-taskforce-chatbot.pantheonsite.io\/?page_id=1675","title":{"rendered":"Information Science"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id1675_a996d8-c1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1675_a996d8-c1 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1675_a996d8-c1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1440px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-4xl, 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.kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1675_f91ab6-18 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1675_f91ab6-18 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1675_5d4350-f4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1675_5d4350-f4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1675_5d4350-f4\"]{margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);text-align:center;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-xl, 3rem);line-height:1.1;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;color:#f3f4f5;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1675_5d4350-f4 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1675_5d4350-f4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1675_5d4350-f4\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1675_5d4350-f4 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1675_5d4350-f4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1675_5d4350-f4\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading1675_5d4350-f4 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1675_5d4350-f4\">Information Science Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-sm-font-size has-theme-palette-5-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-aa87939bd8a7a061c8992b23ea711e44 wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1675_1fb596-4e > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1675_1fb596-4e > .kt-row-column-wrap) > 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This program is meticulously designed to arm you with the critical knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the ever-evolving challenges of integration, security, and business continuity. Through a blend of rigorous academic coursework and hands-on experience, you&#8217;ll be perfectly positioned to meet the demands of the modern IT landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dive into a rich, collaborative learning environment where you&#8217;ll engage in cutting-edge research projects alongside local companies and our esteemed faculty through initiatives like the Insights Lab, Do iT Lab, and Smart Systems Research Group. Whether you choose to complete your degree on a part-time basis in as little as two years or opt for a full-time track that can be completed within 12-18 months, you&#8217;ll be joining a vibrant community of over 750,000 Penn State alumni worldwide. Benefit from courses led by world-class faculty and industry pioneers, in a program that does not require GRE scores for admission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This program offers unparalleled advantages for those aiming to excel in fields such as data visualization, security, cloud computing, and storage, among others. It not only equips you with vital technical and leadership competencies but also offers abundant opportunities to connect with alumni and local employers for project collaboration, networking, and job prospects. Immerse yourself in small classes that foster significant relationships with both faculty and peers\u2014who are seasoned business professionals and managers\u2014while engaging with faculty research in areas like blockchain, applied machine learning, and AI. 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