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Students
Tuition Fee
Start Date
Medium of studying
Fully Online
Duration
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Masters
Major
Information Management | Information Systems | Library and Information Studies
Area of study
Information and Communication Technologies | Journalism and Information
Education type
Fully Online
Course Language
English
About Program

Program Overview


Library and Information Science, M.L.I.S.

College of Information and Communications

The Master of Library and Information Science (M.L.I.S.) program at the University of South Carolina is designed for individuals seeking a career in libraries or information centers. This fully online program, except for internships and school library in-person practicums, offers high-quality professional education, research opportunities, and interaction with emerging technology to enhance library and information services.


Program Highlights

  • Top 20: Study at a school ranked in the Top 20 of all American Library Association-accredited schools (U.S. News & World Report).
  • An Expert Faculty: Learn from faculty members who combine distinguished academic careers with extensive professional experience.
  • Internships: Complete one or two internships, depending on previous certifications.

What You’ll Study

  • Take a core of six classes on basic library and information science principles.
  • Fulfill a technology competency requirement.
  • Select at least six more courses tailored to your interests.
  • Build an electronic portfolio including a resume, vision statement, and work samples that highlight your expertise.

Building Skills

  • Data Analysis: Examine and interpret information to uncover insights and inform decision-making.
  • Research: Gather and analyze information to increase knowledge or solve problems.
  • Teaching: Foster learning by conveying knowledge, skills, and concepts to students.
  • Interpersonal Skills: Communicate and interact effectively in a variety of social and professional situations.
  • Organizational Skills: Plan, prioritize, and manage tasks and resources to achieve specific objectives.
  • Communication: Exchange information and ideas through speaking, writing, or other means of expression.

Using Your Degree

  • Potential Careers:
    • Librarian
    • Information Specialist
    • Data Analyst
    • Researcher
    • Educator
  • Workplace Settings:
    • Information Science
    • Libraries
    • Government
    • Nonprofits
    • Education

Advanced Degrees

  • Doctorate: Library and Information Science, Ph.D. (College of Information and Communications)
  • Master's: Data and Communication, M.S. (College of Information and Communications)
  • Certificate: Information Security and Cyber Leadership, Certificate (College of Information and Communications)

Program Outline

program at the University of South Carolina is a fully online program, except for internships and school library in-person practicums. The program equips graduates with research skills and a core foundation of best practices.


Teaching:

  • The program is taught by faculty members who combine distinguished academic careers with extensive professional experience.
  • Students will complete one or two internships, depending on previous certifications.

Careers:

  • Potential Careers: Librarian, Information Specialist, Data Analyst, Researcher, Educator
  • Workplace Settings: Information Science, Libraries, Government, Nonprofits, Education

Other:

  • The program is ranked in the Top 20 of all American Library Association-accredited schools (U.S. News & World Report).
  • Students will take a core of six classes on basic library and information science principles, fulfill a technology competency requirement and select at least six more courses tailored to their interests.
  • Students will build an electronic portfolio including a resume, vision statement and work samples that highlight their expertise.
  • The program helps students gain the professional and personal intelligence it takes to have a successful career, including skills in data analysis, research, teaching, interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and communication.
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