Professional master Degree

A professional degree helps students prepare for careers in specific fields,  The length of the programs varies and can span anywhere  to one year , depending on the institution you attend.

These programs often put a great deal of focus on real-world application, with many professional programs requiring students to complete internships or projects in their field of study before graduation. This allows students to gain extensive on-the-job training and boost their resume.

The master’s program goal is to prepare students for careers as information professionals in a variety of roles and settings. The master’s program objectives are for students to demonstrate knowledge and skills related to:

The roles and impact of information policies, practices, and information itself on diverse populations, including under-served groups, in a rapidly changing technological and global information society.

The design and implementation of conceptual and technological systems and services to facilitate the discovery, identification, selection, acquisition, organization and description, storage and retrieval, preservation, dissemination, management, and use of recordable information and knowledge in any format for effective access.

Human information behavior in order to develop and implement information systems and services that meet user needs related to information and knowledge creation, communication, discovery, identification, selection, retrieval, analysis, interpretation, evaluation, synthesis, management, and use.

Communication and networking for personal and professional growth, leadership, collaboration, policy development, and change management.

Teaching, research, and service, including interdisciplinary activities that contribute to the advancement of the field.

The philosophy, principles, and legal and ethical responsibilities of the field.

Programs available for study:

Business Administration and Entrepreneurship

The Business Administration and Entrepreneurship pathway is designed for students interested in business administration, accounting, sports management, general/hospitality management, cosmetology, and culinary arts. This pathway will prepare you for careers such as an accountant, supervisor, chef, business owner or cosmetologist.

Communication, Fine Arts & Social Sciences

The Communication, Fine Arts & Social Sciences pathway is designed for students interested in communication, languages, music, art, drama, history, political science, philosophy, psychology and sociology.

Architecture, Aviation, and Automotive

The Architecture, Aviation, and Automotive pathway is designed for students interested in architecture, construction trades, aviation technology, and automotive technology. This pathway will prepare you for careers in air conditioning, automotive specialization, diesel systems, diesel/heavy equipment, collision/refinishing autobody, architectural design, visual technology, aviation maintenance, aviation composites, building maintenance, computer aided drafting and pipe drafting and design.

Industrial Technology

The Industrial Technology pathway is designed for students who have interest in areas such as environmental lab technology, industrial machining applied technology, non-destructive testing, process technology, and welding. This pathway will prepare you for careers such as a certified Machinist, Millwright, Process Technology Operator, Welder, Instrumentation Technician, Non-Destructive Testing Technician, and an Environmental/Petrochemical Lab Technician. All have certifications or an Associate in Applied Science Degree.

Kinesiology & Education

The Kinesiology and Education pathway is designed for students who have interest in areas such as kinesiology, personal training, child development, and teaching. This pathway will prepare you for careers such as coaching, public school paraprofessional (teacher aide), fitness instructors, entry level work in the recreation field, child care teacher/teacher assistant/or director, family day home provider, Latchkey worker, camp counselor, VISTA volunteer, and public/private school teacher.

Public Service

The Public Service pathway is designed for students who have interest in areas such as criminal justice, law enforcement, fire science, EMT, human services, court reporting, paralegal studies, and occupational health and safety. This pathway will prepare you for careers such as Police Officer, Corrections Officer, Firefighter, EMT, Paramedic, Paralegal, Court Reporter, OSHT/Safety Technician, Child Protective Services and Human Services professionals.

STEM

The STEM pathway is designed for students who have interest in areas such as the sciences, computer science and information technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Health Sciences

The Health Sciences pathway is designed for students who have interest in areas such as allied health, dental and imaging technology, and nurse education. This pathway will prepare you for careers in nursing, dental, and hospital settings.