Library and Information Science, M.L.I.S. (Online)

The program course outline and graduation requirements for this catalog year are listed below. In addition, a 3.0 cumulative GPA is required for graduation.  The department website provides an overview of the program, including admission requirements, faculty biographies, learning outcomes, and careers: https://www.southernct.edu/academics/information-library-science/programs. 

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (36 CREDITS)

Required Core Courses (18 Credits)
ILS 502 – Fundamentals of Library and Information Science
ILS 505 – Information Resources Organization and Management 
ILS 507 – Information Science and technology
ILS 508 – User Services 
ILS 509 – Management of Library and Information Agencies 
ILS 582 – Library Science Internship

Area of Specialization (15 Credits)
Students choose electives according to their specific areas of interest and in consultation with an advisor, except ILS 581 and ILS 587.

Capstone Experience (3 Credits)

Option 1: Special Project Track
ILS 660 – Special Project in Library and Information Science 

Option 2: Thesis Track
ILS 699 – Thesis

Option 3: Comprehensive Exam Track
Additional ILS graduate-level elective
Comprehensive Exam