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MLIS

The Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) degree program is designed to educate entry-level librarians and information specialists and, at the same time, provide the educational foundations for life-long professional development. Students may prepare for positions in public, academic, school or special libraries or information services.

MLIS Curriculum

The 12-course curriculum is composed of a range of courses to prepare students for professional responsibilities in a broad spectrum of library, media and information services and consultations. There is no thesis requirement.

The curriculum is organized around core courses required of all students. These courses cover fundamental aspects of library and information science that are common to all types of work in the library and information field. The program of study also includes elective courses in library and information science and in related subject areas, which will prepare the student for special fields of work.

GSLIS offers a wide range of courses giving students the opportunity to create their own areas of specialization depending on their career goals. Guidance in choosing the best courses is provided by faculty advisors.

Enrolled students may register for up to six semester hours of graduate credit in other disciplines at Dominican University, which may be applied as electives toward the MLIS degree, provided that such courses are approved by the dean upon recommendation of the student's advisor and that all required courses for the MLIS degree have been completed. The dean's approval is required prior to registration for courses in other disciplines.

Degree Requirements

The Master of Library and Information Science degree is conferred upon students who have met the following requirements:

1. Completion of a minimum of 36 semester hours of graduate credit with a minimum of 30 semester hours completed in the Dominican University GSLIS program.

2. Attainment of a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

3. Satisfactory completion of the core courses: LIS 701, 703, 704 and one course selected from LIS 770 or 773.

4. Fulfillment of microcomputer competency requirements.

5. Completion of the degree program within five years or six summers.

6. Filing an Application for Graduation with the Office of the Registrar in the semester before the anticipated graduation date.