Our combined degree program will provide English students the ability to complement undergraduate studies with focused graduate coursework in Information and Library Science (ILS). The program provides the necessary coursework and preparation for new professionals entering the Information and Library Science profession. Graduates will be competitive for jobs in places like academic libraries, archives, and other public institutions where a master’s degree from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited program, along with domain knowledge in English, would be desirable or even required for many positions.
The features of our program include:
| Academic credential granted | Bachelor of Science (BS) and a Master of Science (MS) |
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| Credits required for completion | 135 |
| Time to completion | 5 years or 10 full-time semesters |
| Course delivery | On campus, online |
| Careers | Examples include:
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| Application deadline | Early action Deadline: Nov. 15
Students can continue to submit an application for fall consideration until capacity is reached. |
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You are required to have daily access to a reliable broadband connection and a computer that meets university computing standards. You are also expected to have basic computer competency before beginning your coursework.
