Graduate

Degree Programs

ILS Specializations, Dual Degrees, and Certificates

Specializations and Dual Degrees
In addition to the MIS/MLS, ILS offers two kinds of joint program options. Specializations within a master's program are reflected on the student's transcript; 11 specializations are available in the MLS, MIS or both.

Dual master's degree programs are available with other units on campus;  16 options are offered with the MLS, MIS or both degrees. Admission to a dual degree program requires separate admission to both ILS and to the department or school responsible for the other degree. Both degrees must be awarded simulataneously.

Requirements for the specializations and dual degree programs are available on the ILS website.

State Certification
The state of Indiana certifies librarians for positions in public libraries and school media centers. Each of these certifications can be completed within the MLS program. The ILS website has details on certification requirements.

Graduate Certificate in Information Architecture (18 cr.)
The professional role of the information architect encompasses project management and the organization of work flows within a team-based approach to the design of information structures. Coursework must be completed within three (3) years of entering the certificate program.  No credits may be transferred from another graduate or undergraduate program.

• ILS-Z 512 Information Systems Design (3 cr.)
• ILS-Z 515 Information Architecture (3 cr.)
• ILS-Z 516 Human-Computer Interaction (3 cr.)
• ILS-Z 556 Systems Analysis and Design (3 cr.)
• ILS-Z 633 Indexing (3 cr.)
• ILS-Z 690 Capstone in Information Architecture (3 cr.)

More information about the Graduate Certificate in Information Architecture is available on the ILS website.

Specialist in Library and Information Science (30 cr.)
The Specialist degree requires 30 credit hours of graduate coursework, of which at least 15 credit hours must be taken in ILS.  The additional 15 credit hours may be taken in another school or department of Indiana University. The program should be planned in consultation with the ILS advisor to meet the student's academic and professional goals.