Master of Library Science Degree (MLS)

The Master of Library Science (MLS) degree is designed to prepare professionals to work in academic, public, school, corporate and other special libraries, as well as other types of information environments. 

This preparation is achieved by:

1. The acquisition of knowledge in a set of courses basic to an understanding of library and information studies.
2. Advanced instruction in courses selected according to the student's career goals.
3. Completion of a practicum or internship (may be waived if the student has had comparable and substantial experience in a library or other information environment, to be replaced with an advisor approved elective).

Core Courses:  21 hours

• LS 5083 Foundations of Library and Information Studies (formerly LS 5813)
• LS 5013 Information Organization and Retrieval 
• LS 5043 Information and Communication Technology (formerly LS 5143)
• LS 5003 Collection Development
• LS 5263 Information Sources and Services 
• LS 5383 Library Management
• LS 5843 Practicum

Library Science electives:  15 hours

Total:  36 hours