The Degree of MLIS (Library and Information Studies) [Graduate]

Required courses (★21)

• LIS 501 - Foundations of Library and Information Studies - normally a prerequisite for the rest of the program
• LIS 502 - Organization of Information
• LIS 503 - Reference and Information Services
• LIS 504 - Leadership and Management Principles for Library and Information Services
• LIS 505 - Introduction to Research in Library and Information Studies
• Two ★3 courses from the approved Information Technology courses (see SLIS website for current offerings)

Elective courses (★18)

• Six ★3 courses.
• With approval, students may select elective courses outside of SLIS.

Capping Exercise

• LIS 600 - Capping Exercise

Professional Development Requirement

Students in the course-based Master of Library and Information Studies programs fulfill the FGSR Professional Development Requirement  throughout their program, culminated in the LIS 600 capping exercise course.

Required courses (★24)

• LIS 501 - Foundations of Library and Information Studies - normally a prerequisite for the rest of the program
• LIS 502 - Organization of Information
• LIS 503 - Reference and Information Services
• LIS 504 - Leadership and Management Principles for Library and Information Services
• LIS 505 - Introduction to Research in Library and Information Studies
• LIS 597 - Advanced Scholarship and Research in LIS (or equivalent)
• Two ★3 courses from the approved Information Technology courses (see SLIS website for current offerings)

Elective courses (★6)

• Two ★3 courses.

Thesis

• Registration in 900-level THES

Professional Development Requirement

Students in the thesis-based Master of Library and Information Studies programs fulfill the FGSR Professional Development Requirement  throughout their program.