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Part 4: Other Academic Information
International Experience and Study Abroad
The iSchool strongly recommends that students study abroad as part of their academic program. Many programs are available, ranging from short-term summer programs to more traditional semester-long programs.
Syracuse University Abroad (SUA) maintains centers in Beijing, Florence, Hong Kong, London, Madrid, Santiago, and Strasbourg. In addition, SUA is affiliated with the World Partners program, which allows students to study abroad in many other locations. The School of Information Studies does not typically offer iSchool courses at the SUA Centers. However, by planning ahead, you can take courses that will fulfill your liberal arts, minor or general elective requirements. A general description of current SUA programs can be found at http://suabroad.syr.edu. You may also want to schedule a time to discuss options at their office at 106 Walnut Place (315-443-3471).
Renee Crown Honors Program
As an honors student, you take special courses that directly contribute toward the completion of your major. Completion of the Renee Crown Honors Program will be listed on your transcript upon graduation.
For more information about the Renee Crown Honors Program, and to see if you qualify, visit their website http://honors.syr.edu/ or contact them at the Honors Office at 306 Bowne Hall (315-443-2759).
Double Major and Dual Degree Programs
You may pursue a double major or dual program in two ways:
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If you are interested in pursuing one of these opportunities, you should meet with academic support staff in the targeted school or college to familiarize yourself with their academic requirements. Once you have done that, you can meet with your iSchool academic advisor to develop an appropriate plan.
Dual Major Programs at the iSchool
Some students who want to study at the iSchool have passions other than technology. That is why the iSchool has partnered with other schools on campus to create dual major degrees. You can combine your iSchool degree with a major from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications or the Martin J. Whitman School of Management.
Public Communications/iSchool Dual
Students dually enrolled in the School of Information Studies and the Newhouse School of Public Communications program must fulfill the major requirements of both schools. Upon graduating, they receive a bachelor's degree (one diploma) conferred jointly by the two schools. Students may apply directly to the dual programs as incoming first-year students or may add the dual as a current student, after completion of the dual-degree admission requirements.
More information regarding Newhouse/iSchool dual can be found in the Newhouse Handbook: https://newhouse.syracuse.edu/students/undergraduate-advising/handbooks/.
iSchool/School of Management Dual
Students in the School of Information Studies may choose to pursue a dual degree with the Martin J. Whitman School of Management. Students who select this option often seek a working knowledge of business with the technical training in information systems to set them apart from standard business school graduates.
Students may apply directly to the dual program as incoming first-year students or may add the dual as a current student, after completion of the dual-degree admission requirements. More information on the iSchool/Whitman dual program can be found here: https://ischool.syr.edu/academics/dual-degree-with-whitman-school-of-management/.
Minors in Other Programs
Many iSchool students decide to pursue a minor in another academic program on campus. An academic minor is an organized sequence of at least 18 credits taken in another academic area.
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Courses taken toward the minor will normally count towards the general electives in your program. For a list of the undergraduate minors available, visit the Course Catalog.
Minors at the iSchool
Full list of minors that iSchool offers can be found in the Course Catalog. Due to the curriculum overlap, iSchool students are not allowed to pursue Data Analytics and Information Management & Technology minors. iSchool students are allowed to pursue the Information Technology, Design & Startups minor.
Graduate School Preparation
While the vast majority of iSchool students decide to secure full time employment after completing their bachelor’s degree, a significant number of students choose to pursue graduate studies.
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The iSchool’s Fast Track Program allows qualified students to start their graduate course work while still an undergraduate student. This permits students to earn their master’s degree in an accelerated format. Meet with your academic counselor to plan your coursework if you are interested in this program.
Faculty Partnership Opportunities
IST 337 - iSchool Support Practicum
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More information regarding the iSchool Support Practicum can be found here: https://answers.syr.edu/display/ischool/iSchool+Undergraduate+Student+Support+Program.
Independent Studies
Many of our students desire to explore a problem or problems in depth in the information field. Students should discuss this idea with the appropriate professor, and if the professor approves, develop and submit an independent study plan to be signed by the professor and the undergraduate program director. Independent studies are credit bearing courses.
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