Library Science Master's Degree
The Master of Library Science (M.L.S.) program prepares students to become reflective practitioners who connect people and communities with information.
Degree Requirements
A candidate for the Master of Library Science degree must complete 36 semester credit hours of graduate course work, all of which must be taken from the Department of Library and Information Science. A maximum of 6 graduate credit hours from another ALA-accredited master’s degree program may, with the permission of the dean, be applied to the M.L.S. degree. In addition students must take the pre-requisite computer skills course, LIS S401 Computer-Based Information Tools (or equivalent experience).
Your course of study builds a foundation in five areas of librarianship, then allows you to work with your adviser to choose advanced elective courses to develop the knowledge and skills for your career.
Prerequisite (3 cr.)
Must be fulfilled before completion of 9 credit hours
Foundation (15 cr.)
Choose one course from each area:
Assist and Educate Users of Libraries and Information Centers
- LIS S501 Reference (3 cr.)
Develop and Manage Library Collections
Organize and Represent Information Resources
- LIS S503 Organization and Representation of Knowledge and Information (3 cr.)
- LIS S504 Cataloging (3 cr.)
Apply Management and Leadership Skills
- LIS S551 Library Management (3 cr.)
- LIS S552 Academic Library Management (3 cr.)
- LIS S553 Public Library Management (3 cr.)
- LIS S671 School Media (3 cr.)
Conduct and Analyze Research
- LIS S506 Introduction to Research (3 cr.)
- LIS S505 Evaluation of Library Sources and Services (3 cr.)
Electives (21 cr.)
May include up to 3 credit hours of internships, up to 6 credit hours of LIS workshops and up to 6 credits (with advisor approval) of SOIC coursework from other departments.
Last updated: 02/10/2014