Shaping the Future of Information and Data
Welcome to the College of Information, Data and Society! Previously known as the College of Professional and Global Education, our name reflects the academic units within the college: the School of Information (iSchool) and the Department of Applied Data Science (ADS). This connection highlights the significant impact of these departments on society. The College of Information, Data and Society offers interdisciplinary and forward-looking academic programs that prepare students to address the world’s increasing challenges around analyzing, managing, protecting, securing, designing, organizing and preserving data, information, records and archives through technology-oriented, user-focused practices and solutions.
College of Information, Data and Society Introduction
San José State University Provost Vincent Del Casino introduces the university's newest addition, the College of Information, Data and Society.
Academic Programs
Department of Applied Data Science
The Department of Applied Data Science offers academic programs tailored to the workforce needs for interdisciplinary talents in designing and deploying intelligent solutions to real-world data challenges. Over 150 Silicon Valley companies, including industry giants like Amazon, Tesla, Meta Platforms and Uber, have hired MSDA students for internships and permanent roles. This extensive network provides invaluable connections and inspiration for students entering dynamic tech fields.
School of Information
The San José State University School of Information (iSchool) prepares individuals for careers as information professionals (including in librarianship, informatics, archives and records management, data analysis, information science and teacher librarianship), offering various bachelor's and master's degrees programs, doctoral partnership programs, certifications and credential programs.
Resources
The White House highlights the partnership between SJSU and the Knight Foundation to supply over 300 local, city, county and state governments with materials for the AI Civic and Social Good initiative.
Eboni Weston, a graduate student at the School of Information, has been appointed by the President of San José State University to serve on the AI Advisory Committee. This committee is part of SJSU's priority to advance AI and machine learning, focusing on ethical and inclusive practices, workforce development and technological innovation. Eboni's involvement highlights the university's commitment to integrating student perspectives to shape the future of AI.
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