The master's degree program is designed to combine both research-oriented and practice-oriented elements. It serves as a vital educational pathway for individuals aspiring to assume more critical roles in libraries and organizations tasked with managing various forms of information and services. By focusing on enabling significant contributions to the field, this program establishes the groundwork for a successful career in Library and Information Science (LIS).
The master's program in LIS entails the following requirements:
- A minimum of 24 total credit hours of coursework.
- Successful completion and approval of a master's thesis by thesis examiners.
- Completion of foreign language requirement specified by the Graduate School
Typically, the master's program spans three semesters (2 years) of full-time enrollment.
Students also have the option to take additional coursework hours in place of completing the thesis.
Students also have the option to take additional coursework hours in place of completing the thesis.