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The MA/MLIS Combined Program (Library and Information Studies) [Graduate]


The School of Library and Information Studies and the Digital Humanities Program offer a combined MA in Digital Humanities/MLIS program that students can complete within three years. Refer to The Degrees of MA/MLIS (Digital Humanities) [Graduate]  for additional information.

Entrance Requirements


Students wishing to apply for the combined degree need only complete one online application form by selecting “MA/MLIS” as the program. The application will be received by both programs. Students must satisfy the entrance requirements for both programs. Administrators of the two programs will consult regarding admission to the combined degree.

Program Requirements


Students are required to complete a minimum of ★45 in coursework and a thesis

Coursework


Thesis


  • Registration in 900-level THES. The student’s thesis committee should normally include faculty members from both programs.

Ethics Requirement


Students in the Master of Library and information Studies programs fulfill the FGSR Academic Integrity and Ethics Training Requirement  through their required courses in which they receive approximately 17 hours of ethics training.

Professional Development Requirement


Students in the combined MA/MLIS program must satisfy the FGSR Professional Development Requirement .

Length of Program


A full-time student who is registered for the combined MA/MLIS degree normally will be able to complete the degree requirements in three years.

The maximum time to complete the thesis-based combined MA/MLIS program is six years (see Time Limit for Completion of Graduate Programs ).