The UArizona School of Information stands at the forefront of undergraduate education in the fields of information science, data science and visualization, game design and development, games and behavior, esports, immersive technologies, computational arts and more.
As Arizona's iSchool, we are dedicated to your success, delivering a world-class, cross-disciplinary education that empowers you with the skills and knowledge you need to drive the digital revolution.
iSCHOOL BACHELOR'S DEGREES
In the BSGDD, ranked in the top 25 of public game design degrees, you’ll get the hands-on design and development skills necessary to create interactive, virtual environments that span devices and platforms, whether for games or virtual reality applications in education, business, healthcare and beyond.
In the BA GB, you’ll gain a hands-on, interdisciplinary understanding of important artistic and design principles and human behavior in games for entertainment, education, public relations and other industries, as well as the implications of gamification in society (including game addiction), without the need for extensive knowledge of computer programming.
In the STEM-designated BSIS, ranked in the top 20 of information technology degrees, you’ll explore information systems and computational methods used to transform data and information into knowledge, from artificial intelligence to virtual reality, data science to machine learning. Take one of two emphasis areas: Data Science and Interactive and Immersive Technologies.
In the STEM-designated BA IS&A, you’ll explore creative computing, digital media, science and technology conveyed through art, user experience, virtual and extended reality, interactive art including installations, and programming for imaginative, aesthetic or experiential purposes.
In the STEM-designated BA IS&ES, you’ll explore digital media, digital engagement and storytelling, online behavior, internet studies, social media and social networks, digital life and its impact on human behavior, content creation and more.
COMPARE UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES
Each iSchool degree requires 120 units to graduate and a minor or double major.
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| Bachelor of Science in Game Design & Development | Bachelor of Arts in Games & Behavior | Bachelor of Science in Information Science | Bachelor of Arts in Information Science & Arts | Bachelor of Arts in Information Science & eSociety | |
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| Campus | Main | Main | Main | Main | Main Online |
| Required Emphasis Area? | No | No | Yes: Data Science or Interactive & Immersive Technologies | No | No |
| STEM-Designated? | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Math Requirement | Higher (Elements of Calculus) | Lower (Exploring Data) | Higher (Elements of Calculus) | Lower (Exploring Data) | Lower (Exploring Data) |
| Second Language Requirement | 2 semesters | 4 semesters | 2 semesters | 4 semesters | 4 semesters |
| Accelerated Master’s Program Option | No | No | Yes: MS in Information Science | No | Yes: MA in Library & Information Science |
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| Average Salary* | $95,000* | $65,000* | $93,000* | $82,000* | $82,000* |
* Average salary data for degree graduates according to PayScale and/or Zippia, January 2024. Subject to change and not a guarantee of starting salary or average salary once established in career.
iSCHOOL UNDERGRADUATE MINORS
eSPORTS
Gain a general understanding of esports industries, gaming communities and the social issues related to gaming for sport, including recent gaming trends in society. Offered on campus and online.
GAMES & BEHAVIOR
Gain an understanding of game design and related social and societal factors, including important design principles and human behavior in games, without needing extensive knowledge of programming. Offered on campus and online.
GAME DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT
Gain an introduction to programming, design and game development fundamentals, learning to develop games both for entertainment, applications and other purposes. Offered on campus and online.
INFORMATION SCIENCE & eSOCIETY
An ideal add-on for virtually any UArizona major, this minor provides insight into issues in contemporary digital society from a variety of vantage points. Offered on campus and online.
INFORMATION SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY & THE ARTS
Learn about all facets of information, from deriving information to managing information to extracting meaning from information. Offered on main campus.
LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE
Gain an understanding for work related to libraries, archives, special collections, material preservation, health information management and more. Available on campus and online.
iSCHOOL UNDERGRADUATE CERTIFICATES
Although undergraduate academic certificates are not professional certifications, they signal to employers that students have dedicated the time and energy necessary to build fluency with concepts explored in the certificates.
CERTIFICATE IN GAMES & SIMULATION
Develop the skills necessary to create virtual interactive environments that span devices and platforms.
CERTIFICATE IN DATA SCIENCE & VISUALIZATION
Develop the skills and confidence to tackle real-world data problems using modern programming languages.
CERTIFICATE IN NATURAL LANGUAGE PROCESSING
Develop skills to each computers to use language by extracting knowledge from text and using that knowledge in meaningful ways.
UNDERGRADUATE HONORS
Graduate with honors from any of our undergraduate degrees and complete independent research with our renowned faculty. Learn more about being a Universrity of Arizona honors student:
Ready to shape the future of information?
Learn more about the iSchool's undergraduate programs by contacting us at si_admissions@arizona.edu or review the admissions process and begin your application now: