Candidates in this 45 credit hour program will receive the M.L.S. and the Specialization—which will be noted on the transcript. They must complete the M.L.S. Foundation courses (15 credit hours + S401). A Specialization Core (9 cr.) is also required:

• S504 Cataloging (3 cr.)
• S554 Library Systems (3 cr.)
• S533 Online Searching (3 cr.)
• Specialization electives (15 cr.) within the following technology application courses must be chosen in consultation with the student’s faculty advisor: S516, S556, S511, S621, S652, S532, S561, up to 6 credit hours of S603, or up to 6 credit hours of outside courses (with approval).
• General SLIS electives for 6 credit hours complete the Specialization. Internships for 3-6 credit hours are available for general SLIS elective S605 credit.