Academic Program Proposal

Date Proposal Activated	Institution and Proposal	Degree Awarded	Academic Program Name	Objection Deadline
	University of Maryland College Park Proposal	Master of Science (M.S.)	Information	6/6/2025
Information Program Description
The learning outcomes for the program are as follows: <br>1. Synthesize concepts, ideas, and literatures foundational to the study of information; <br>2. Describe the diversity of theoretical and methodological frameworks in information studies; <br>3. Develop a collection of scholarly workflows, heuristics, and practices to produce high quality research in information studies; <br>4. Apply best practices in scholarly communication, including clear and succinct synthesis of prior literature, critical commentary, and compelling presentation of your own ideas; <br>5. Articulate an epistemological stance by recognizing what counts as data, evidence, and knowledge in the student’s own work; and <br>6. Develop a personal philosophy about professional life which includes trajectories in research, teaching, service, and/or public engagement.