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On the Path to Career Success
As information sciences is an emerging field with many professional opportunities, we want to ensure students are equipped with the knowlede and tools to achieve their career goals. Whether it be through an internship, resume assistance, career fairs, or other resources, the School of Information Sciences is dedicated to preparing you for a rewarding career in the industry.
“At my internship with CCI, I was able to take the methods I learned in my classes and implement them into a real workplace project. I went from research all the way to wireframing, developing skills in Figma and communication along the way. This internship helped me develop key skills for my resume and helped me get to the next step in my career.”
Brooke Bixler (’23)
Undergraduate alumnus of the School of Information Sciences
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What can you do with an Information Sciences degree?
There are a wide variety of jobs that can be pursued with the degree, which include UX Designer/Researcher, Data Analyst, Metadata Specialist, IT Analyst, Information Manager, Web Content Analyst, and more. Information science is a broad field which can be taken in a variety of directions and settings; often the only limit is your imagination and willingness to try out a new role.
Salaries and Job Growth
Many information science careers have above-average salaries due to the need for skilled individuals that use information to investigate complex issues, connect people and data, track down and solve problems, and help organizations make better decisions. Information sciences related careers also can expect a job growth rate much faster than the national average.
Let Information Light the Way
Professional Experience
At the School of Information Sciences, we know gaining hands-on experience in the field can direct your future career path, and provide you with additional value to your skill set as you navigate searching for a job. The INSC 499 – Professional Experience course is a three-hour credit course that information sciences major students can take in order to gain experience and fulfill their capstone requirement.
What are the requirements for professional experience?
Students must have completed required and pertinent courses relevant to the student’s practicum design. They must be an information sciences major and a junior or senior. Approval of the practicum coordinator is also required.
Consult the overview below before applying.
INSC 499 Overview and Instructions – PDF file
Extra approval from the School of Information Sciences is needed to register for INSC 499 and you must have a site planned before submitting the application below.
School of Information Sciences 499 Professional Experience Application
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Student Assistant (Economic Research) at California Department of Finance
Employer: California Department of Finance Expires: 08/08/2024 Are you a college student in pursuit of a role where you will have the opportunity to gain real life economic research experience and get your foot in the door with the State of California?  If so, the Student Assistant/Grad Student Assistant opening within the Economic Research Unit at the Department of Finance, may be... Read more
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Analyst Trainee at New Jersey Department of Transportation
Employer: New Jersey Department of Transportation Expires: 08/16/2024 The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) is seeking candidates for the position of Analyst Trainee within the Division of Operations, Transportation Mobility - Mobility Innovation and Support. Analyst Trainees are assigned a 40 - hour work week. Current starting salary is $54,351.06 and after six months is $56,828.70The Department of Transportation... Read more
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Staff Services Manager I (Specialist) at California State Teachers' Retirement System
Employer: California State Teachers' Retirement System Expires: 08/02/2024 The CalSTRS Service Retirement Division is seeking a motivated individual to work as a Staff Services Manager I (Specialist). Service Retirement is the largest benefit program within CalSTRS and responsible for the timely and accurate delivery of benefits to retired California educators.Under the general direction of the Assistant Director, the Staff Services Manager I (SSM I)... Read more
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