The University of Texas at Austin College of Natural Sciences 15 courses 120 total credits
Data, information, and technology are revolutionizing how organizations work. This Informatics major concentration will train students to leverage data, information, and technology to improve organizational efficiency while also providing a more ethical and humane environment for workers and society more broadly. Students will learn the skills they need to play a critical role in shaping information policies, improve organizational efficiency and effectiveness, enhance societal sustainability, and advocate for the public interest. The Plan of Study is a suggested four-year course sequence to support academic planning and serves as a helpful guide. Currently enrolled students should meet with their academic advisor to tailor their course selections and timelines to their individual goals and circumstances. All requirements are listed below, starting with the most specialized moving to the most general. Additional requirements may follow the table, so be sure to read the entire page. Some required courses listed below may also satisfy General Education requirements, including Core Curriculum.
| Informatics Elective | credits |
| Hours chosen from: Informatics elective coursework | 3 credits |
| College Requirements - Natural Sciences | credits |
| #INFO | credits |
| General University Requirements | credits |
Concentration
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| I 301 | Introduction to Informatics | 3 |
| I 310S | Introduction to Social Informatics | 3 |
Concentration
Hours chosen from:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| I 310C | Introduction to Cultural Heritage Informatics | 3 |
| I 310D | Introduction to Human-Centered Data Science | 3 |
| I 310J | Introduction to Social Justice Informatics | 3 |
| I 310M | Introduction to Health Informatics | 3 |
| I 310U | Introduction to User Experience Design | 3 |
| Total Concentration | 3 credits | |
Concentration
Hours chosen from: (advanced topics)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| I 320S | Topics in Social Informatics | 3 |
| I 379C | Capstone | 3 |
| Total Concentration | 9 credits | |
Degree-Bachelor of Arts in Informatics (BA)
Degree-Bachelor of Arts in Informatics (BA)
Select six credits of additional Liberal Arts coursework or equivalent beyond the Universityโs Core Curriculum from the College of Liberal Arts
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| I 372 | Career Success in the Digital Organization | 3 |
| Total Degree-Bachelor of Arts in Informatics (BA) | 6 credits | |
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