Master of Library and Information Science

The American Library Association-accredited Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) degree program is designed to provide a sound conceptual basis for developing leadership-oriented careers and, at the same time, provide the educational foundations for lifelong professional development. The 36 semester hour curriculum is composed of a range of courses to prepare students for professional responsibilities in a broad spectrum of libraries, media and information centers, and consultancies.

Degree Requirements:

Complete 36 semester hours of graduate credit, including:

Required Courses

Completion of the first three required core courses during the first nine hours of enrollment is highly recommended:

LIS 701 - Core Values, Ethics, and Issues in the Library and Information Professions
LIS 702 - Facilitating User Learning and Information Needs
LIS 703 - Organization of Knowledge
LIS 707 - Leadership, Marketing, and Strategic Communication
LIS 708 - Evidence-Based Planning, Management, and Decision-Making
Technologies for the Library and Information Professions: complete one of the following six courses:
LIS 709 - Foundations of Technology
LIS 754 - Systems Analysis and Design
LIS 768 - Social Media and Emerging Technologies
LIS 786 - Advanced Web Design
LIS 882 - Metadata for Digital Resources
LIS 884 - Big Data and Competitive Intelligence

Electives

Complete 18 additional semester hours, chosen from among remaining LIS courses numbered below LIS 900.

Additional Requirements

Complete LIS 890 - e-Portfolio Requirement .
Complete a minimum of 30 semester hours in the MLIS program at Dominican.

Requirements for All Graduate Degrees

Maintain a minimum of a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
Complete the degree within six years.
Submit an application for graduation to the Office of the Registrar by the filing deadline for the semester when requirements will be completed.