A sample program of study for the BSIS-MSIS below outlines a plan for a student entering with 24 AP credits, and receiving permission to take 18 credits during 1 semester. A similar plan could be followed by a student in the BSIS-MSLS program, substituting the appropriate required courses.
| Semester | Courses | Total Semester Credits | Cumulative Credits |
| Advanced Placement | +20 BE credits | 20 | |
| Semester 1 | INLS 161, PSYC 101, COMP 110, 2 gen. ed. | +15 undergraduate credits | 35 |
| Semester 2 |
INLS 201, 4 gen. ed. Apply for BSIS and submit statement of intent for Dual BS-MS pathway |
+ 15 undergraduate credits | 50 |
| Semester 3 |
INLS 382, 1 BSIS elective, 3 gen. ed. |
+15 undergraduate credits | 65 |
| Semester 4 | INLS 523 (dual), INLS 385, 3 gen. ed./non-SILS courses | +12 undergraduate credits, +3 dual credits | 80 |
| Semester 5 | 2 BSIS electives, 2 gen. ed./non-sils courses, 1 Graduate level elective of your choice (dual) | +12 undergraduate credits, +3 dual credits | 95 |
| Semester 6 |
1 BSIS elective, 3 gen. ed./non-SILS courses,1 Graduate level elective of your choice (dual); Apply to MS degree of choice |
+12 undergraduate credits, +3 dual credits
|
110 |
| Semester 7 |
INLS 697, 1 BSIS elective, 2 gen. ed./non-SILS courses, 1 Graduate level elective of your choice (dual) Complete BSIS requirements |
+12 undergraduate credits, +3 dual credits
|
125 |
| Semester 8 |
Begin MSIS Transfer 12 credits from Undergraduate career (INLS 776, 777, 523 and an elective of your choice) Register for 12 MS hours: Hours should come from the course bins and elective courses |
+12 MS credits, +12 dual transfer credits |
24 MS credits, 137 cumulative |
| Semester 9 |
Register for 12 MS hours: INLS 778 OR 779 depending on if you choose the practicum or paper track, remaining hours should come from the course bins and elective courses |
+ 12 MS credits | 36 MS credits, 149 cumalative |
| Semester 10 | Register for 12 MS hours: INLS 992, plus any remaining course bin requirements and elective hours. Take MS comp exam and graduate | + 12 MS credits | 48 MS credits, 161 cumulative |
