[OPLINLIST] Master's Degree at Kent State in Info. Architecture and Knowledge Mngment: Enhanced & Refined

[Rhonda Filipan]

In an effort to advance the evolution of the innovative Master's program 
in Information Architecture and Knowledge Management (IAKM) at Kent 
State University, new and updated courses and reduced credit hours have 
enhanced this progressive degree.

In consultation with the Advisory Boards, which consists of leading 
pioneers and practitioners in IAKM-related fields, the degree was 
reorganized to streamline the program core and focus coursework in each 
of the concentrations: information architecture, information use 
(usability), and knowledge management.  The overall requirements for the 
degree have been reduced to 42 credit hours from 48 in an effort to 
maintain a competitive edge.

For a quick, graphic overview of the program revision see: 
http://iakm.kent.edu/curriculumoverview.pdf.

For more detailed information check the IAKM program site:  
http://iakm.kent.edu.  For those interested in pursuing a M.S. in IAKM, 
the application deadline for Fall semester is June 16, 2006.

Facilities that support this enhanced program include a state-of-the-art 
usability lab (see:  http://usability.slis.kent.edu/facilities.html) , 
fully digital classrooms with the most current hardware and software, 
state-of-the-art distance education tools, whether through interactive 
television or web-based synchronous or asynchronous learning objects, 
and instructional designer support.

This unique, interdisciplinary program was launched in 2001.  It is a 
collaborative effort of the Department of Computer Science, the Graduate 
School of Management, the School of Communication Studies, the School of 
Journalism and Mass Communication, the School of Visual Communication 
Design, and the School of Library and Information Science.



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Rhonda S. Filipan, M.A., M.L.S.
Academic Program Coordinator
Kent State University
School of Library and Information Science
330-672-0013