Information Studies
The mission of the Ph.D. in Information Studies is to prepare students to assume leadership roles in research, teaching and practice in the field of information science. Upon successful completion of the program you will be equipped to contribute to theoretical and operational research in existing and new fields, and fill the growing need for researchers and faculty members in an industry which is growing exponentially.

Organizing, storing and retrieving vast amounts of information in databases and other formats requires the combined expertise of computer scientists, management specialists, educators, psychologists, librarians and professionals in numerous other disciplines. This degree offers a strong interdisciplinary component during the research and dissertation phases which stresses the importance of recognizing and utilizing these disciplines as part of a problem-solving process.

The 60-credit program requires successful completion of 12 credits of required courses, 36 credits of elective courses and a minimum of 12 credits at the dissertation stage. The program is designed for part-time study. Classes are scheduled during the evening and weekend to accommodate the working professional.

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Library & Information Science
The Palmer School's M.S. in Library and Information Science is offered at the C.W. Post Campus on Long Island and at NYU's Bobst Library in Manhattan. Selected M.S. courses are also offered at Pace University's Pleasantville Campus. This 36-credit degree, accredited by the American Library Association, fuses traditional library science with information science and state-of-the-art technology.

Eighteen credits of required coursework include: Introduction to Digital Information Technologies; Introduction to Library and Information Science; Information Sources and Services; Introduction to Knowledge Organization; Introduction to Research in Library and Information Science, and an Internship.

An additional 18 credits of electives can be taken from a broad array of courses that are tailored to suit your individual career objectives.

You'll find your classmates come from a wide range of industries and businesses that demand the digital information and organizational skills that this degree provides.

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Certificate Program in Archives and Records Management
The 15-credit Certificate in Archives and Records Management prepares you for fascinating careers in museums, historical societies, associations and libraries, where you will archive material of historical and enduring value. You can also consider exciting employment opportunities in corporations, government agencies and non-governmental organizations, processing and archiving records generated by that institution or organization.

This certificate prepares you to sit for the certification examinations administered by the Academy of Certified Archivists (ACA) and the Institute of Certified Records Management (ICRM). Classes are held at the C.W. Post Campus in Brookville. Select courses are offered in Manhattan.

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School Library Media Specialist
The school library has always been an integral part of the learning environment for students in grades K-12. Recently, however, due to the explosive growth of learning-based technology, particularly the Internet, it has become a central force and focus in education. Career opportunities for School Library Media Specialists are increasing as more educators, librarians and school administrators embrace technology as a new and exciting way to teach and learn.

The Palmer School of Library & Information Science offers an accredited M.S. program which can lead to eligibility for provisional New York State Certification as a School Library Media Specialist. Students take specialized courses in instructional design and school media center management as well as participate in an internship. After two years of successful employment in the field, permanent certification can be requested from the State.

Applicants must meet the requirements for admission to the M.S. in Library and Information Science program (see the C.W. Post Graduate Bulletin for details). Those who already hold a Master of Science in Library Science may apply to take only the certification requirements which are also listed in the Graduate Bulletin.

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Computer Science Education
The M.S. in Computer Science Education is geared for educators who are currently teaching computer science and want to expand their technical/educational backgrounds, as well as for those interested in beginning their careers in this increasingly popular and rapidly changing field. The program prepares you to teach computer science in a wide range of educational settings such as secondary schools, community colleges, corporate training programs and professional trade schools. A bachelor's degree with a minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0, in addition to a background in mathematics which includes differential and integral calculus, is required; previous computer science training is not.

The 36-credit program requires completion of 18 credits of core courses: Introduction to Computer Science I and II; Computer Systems and Architecture; Advanced Data Structures and Algorithms; Programming Languages; Computers in Education; and Methods of Teaching Computer Science. Twelve credits of elective coursework is also required, including at least six credits of education classes, as well as successful completion of a comprehensive examination.

Management Engineering
The M.S. in Management Engineering provides the tools you'll need to succeed as an effective manager in fields requiring quantitative approaches to management practices and solutions of management problems. The program allows you to concentrate in areas such as software engineering, telecommunications, R&D management, industrial engineering and management science.

The program's 36-credit requirement includes 27 credits of management engineering courses: e.g., Engineering Economic Analysis; Project Management Principles; Quality and Process Improvement; Human Resources and Communications Management; Systems Engineering; and Project Risk Management.

Students may opt for nine elective credits of Management Engineering, Computer Science, or Telecommunications courses, plus a comprehensive examination, or for one course in any of these areas plus a six-credit thesis project.

Information Systems
The rapidly evolving field of information systems offers limitless career opportunities for people already involved in computer-dependent enterprises as well as those seeking a career change or professional advancement. The M.S. in Information Systems provides the knowledge and skills necessary to analyze an organization's information needs, and to design systems for information collection, processing, and distribution that are responsive to both personnel and the organization's objectives.

Those interested in pursuing the M.S. in Information Systems must have a bachelor's degree with a major in computer science or information systems, or professional experience in the field. If you do not meet these criteria, a set of pre-core courses has been developed to provide you with the knowledge and skills required for advanced study.

The 36-credit M.S. in Information Systems includes 30 credits of required courses: Database Design; Database Implementations and Administration; Information Systems Analysis; Information Systems Design and Implementation; Administration of Information Systems Personnel, Management and Economics of Information Systems, Communicating and Documenting Information Systems; Computer Networks and Information Systems, Enterprise Networks; and Information Systems Project Management.

Students may either undertake a six-credit thesis project or take two approved elective offerings and pass a comprehensive examination.

Information Systems-Fast Track
This new 16-month program, offered on weekends, enables working adults to pursue an accelerated course of study. Fast Track students join a cohort group who attend classes together throughout the program.

Course requirements are the same as those of the normally paced M.S. Information Systems program. However, to qualify for admission into this special program, you must have at least a 3.25 undergraduate G.P.A. and have at least two years of professional experience in information systems or a related field. You must also earn a grade of B or better for every course; receipt of a lower grade will result in transfer to the traditional Information Systems program.