Dual Degree Programs with MLIS
Combined/Dual-Degree Program with MLIS
Dominican University offers a series of combined-degree programs involving cooperation with another institution or cooperation between two schools within the university. In a combined-degree program, the student is enrolled simultaneously in two degree programs with some work common to both programs. Upon successful completion of the combined program, the student receives two distinct degrees. Such a program allows students to complete work on two degrees in a shorter time than if the degrees were pursued separately. Two master's degrees may be required or recommended for work in some specialized libraries or information centers.
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
The GSLIS and the Dominican University Brennan School of Business offer a combined program leading to two degrees-- Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS). Depending upon an applicant's previous academic course work, between 54 and 75 semester hours are required to earn the two degrees. Some courses are cross-listed and may count as either Brennan School of Business or GSLIS courses but not as both. Requirements for the combined degree must be completed within six years.
Students must apply to each program separately and be accepted by both. Application for admission to the combined program may be made at any time while students are enrolled in either program. No advance assurance can be given that such admission will be granted.
The combined-degree program is not open to students who already have earned a Master of Business Administration or a Master of Library and Information Science degree.
Master of Divinity (MDiv), McCormick Theological Seminary
The Graduate School of Library and Information Science cooperates with the McCormick Theological Seminary in a combined professional curriculum leading to the degrees of Master of Library and Information Science from Dominican University and Master of Divinity from McCormick.
The program normally may be completed in approximately three-and-a-half years and includes a course in theological librarianship. Students design a course of study in conjunction with advisors from each program.
Master of Arts (MA) in Public History, Loyola University Chicago
The Graduate School of Library and Information Science cooperates with the Loyola University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences to offer a combined program leading to the two degrees of Master of Library and Information Science and Master of Arts in Public History.
A total of 54 semester hours must be taken in the Graduate School of Library and Information Science, and a minimum of 24 semester hours must be taken in the history department of Loyola University of Chicago, with 12 of those hours in specified public history courses. All requirements in the combined-degree program must be completed within seven years.
Students must apply to each school separately and be accepted by both. Application for admission to the combined program may be made at any time while the student is enrolled in either school's degree program. No advance assurance can be given that admission to both schools with be granted.
The combined degree program is not opened to students who already have earned a Master of Library and Information Science degree or a Master of Arts in Public History degree.
Master of Music (MM) in Music HIstory, Northwestern University School of Music
The GSLIS cooperates with the Northwestern University School of Music in offering a combined program leading to the two degrees of Master of Library and Information Science and Master of Music in Music History. The program is strongly recommended for students who plan to pursue careers in music research libraries.
A minimum of 30 semester hours must be taken in the GSLIS, and a minimum of 12 units (one unit equals one course for one quarter) in the School of Music at Northwestern University. The program will usually take two years of full-time study. During the second year, the student will intern in the Northwestern University Music Library and other institutions.
Students must apply to each school separately and be accepted by both. Interviews with the co-directors are part of the application process. Application to the combined program may be made at any time while the student is enrolled in either school's degree program.
No assurance can be given that admission to both schools will be granted. The combined-degree program is not open to persons who already have a master's degree in library and information science or in music.
Archives Certification
GSLIS students who wish to pursue careers in archives may take the archival certification examination of the Academy of Certified Archivists following graduation and upon completing nine semester hours of graduate archival courses selected from the following:
- LIS 775 - Archival Administration and Services
- LIS 881 - Advanced Archival Management
- LIS 799 - Practicum
- LIS 801 - Special Student in Librarianship (as approved)
"Our graduate program gives students the skills to build both a solid foundation on the core values of librarianship and a thorough knowledge of emerging technologies, trends and innovation in the field."
Michael Stephens
Assistant Professor
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