Candidates in this 36 credit hour program will receive the M.L.S. and the Specialization—which will be noted on the transcript. In consultation with their advisors, students complete the M.LS. Foundation requirements (15 credit hours + S401), Specialization requirements (18 cr.), and (3 cr.) of electives.

Specialization requirements include:

1. S581 Archives and Records Management (3 cr.)
2. S605 (3 cr. internship working in a position related to archives and records management)
3. At least 12 credit hours from the following list of classes:

• S582 Preservation
• S584 Manuscripts
• S604 Topics in Library and Information Science
• S685 Electronic Records Management
• Other courses chosen in consultation with the Specialization Advisor