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.

Specializations available with the MIS are:

• Chemical Information
• Data Science
• Digital Libraries
• Information Architecture

Specializations available with the MLS are:

• African Studies Librarianship
• Archives and Records Management
• Art Librarianship
• Chemical Information
• Children's and Young Adult Services
• Data Science
• Digital Libraries
• Information Architecture
• Library Technology Management
• Music Librarianship
• Rare Books and Manuscripts Librarianship

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 simultaneously.

Dual Degrees available with the MIS are:

• Central Eurasian Studies (MA)
• Folklore and Ethnomusicology (MA)
• Latin American and Caribbean Studies (MA)
• Public Affairs (MPA)
• Russian and East European Studies (MA)

Dual Degrees available with the MLS are:

• African American and African Diaspora Studies (MA)
• African Studies (MA)
• Central Eurasian Studies (MA)
• Comparative Literature (MA)
• English (MA)
• Folklore and Ethnomusicology (MA)
• History (MA)
• History of Art (MA)
• History and Philosophy of Science (MA)
• Journalism (MA)
• Latin American and Caribbean Studies (MA)
• Law (JD)
• Musicology or Music Theory (MA)
• Public Affiars (MPA)
• Russian and East European Studies (MA)

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.

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.