School of Information
The San José State University School of Information (iSchool) offers fully online programs designed for 21st-century information professionals, providing flexibility and convenience. The top-ranked MLIS program, accredited by the American Library Association, prepares students for diverse careers in information environments. Additionally, the school offers an MS in Informatics with specializations in Health, Sports or Cybersecurity, the Master of Archives and Records Administration (MARA) program for archivists and records managers, a BS in Information Science and Data Analytics and several certificate and credential programs.
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Undergraduate Programs
Bachelor's of Science in Information Science and Data Analytics
The BS in Information Science and Data Analytics program prepares undergraduate students
to work with data, technology and people.
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Graduate Programs
Master of Archives and Records Administration (MARA)
The MARA degree program prepares students for careers in the rapidly expanding fields of records management, corporate archives and information governance.
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Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) (ALA-Accredited)
The MLIS degree program prepares graduate students for exciting careers as information professionals who work in myriad information environments and professional positions.
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Master of Science and Informatics
The MS in Informatics degree program prepares graduate students for exciting careers focused on analyzing and managing data—and making that data secure and actionable for users within a specific field, such as health informatics or cybersecurity/information security analyst careers.
Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology (MSIDT)
The MS in Instructional Design and Technology, launched in fall 2025, prepares students for careers in teaching, training, organizational management, and human performance improvement.
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Doctoral Program Partnerships
Gateway PhD Program with Manchester Metropolitan University (Library and Information Management)
The Gateway PhD program is an international doctoral degree program that prepares individuals for research, faculty and leadership positions in the field of library and information science.
Certificates, Credentials and Other Programs
Advanced Certificate in Strategic Management of Digital Assets and Services
The Advanced Certificate in Strategic Management of Digital Assets and Services gives professionals the practical skills needed to integrate and manage an increasingly complex body of content like born digital, newly digitized and Web 2.0 models of user-generated content, making all of it accessible to users.
Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence Certificate (New Fall 2025)
The Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence Certificate takes a holistic approach to AI and is aimed at giving SJSU Regular Session undergraduate students in any discipline a solid grounding in AI that will allow them to productively and responsibly incorporate AI in diverse professions and businesses.
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Post-Master’s Certificate in Library and Information Science
The Post-Master’s Certificate in Library and Information Science program focuses on technology and emerging trends in the information profession.
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School of Information Open Classes (Master's-level courses for college credit)
The Open Classes program offers enrollment in master’s-level courses on a space-available basis and earn college credit.
