Programs & Specializations
MLS - Master of Library Science Degree (accredited by the American Library Association.)
Joint/Dual Degree Programs
Dual Degree with Law, Philanthropy, and Management
Note: In addition to the dual programs described below, cooperative programs in health informatics, health librarianship, museum management, and educational leadership are in development. Contact the director of student services or the executive associate dean for details.
Goals:
- To expand the career options for IU SLIS graduate student through cooperative academic programs that can be developed specifically at Indianapolis because of distinctive professional program on that campus.
- Establish a stronger cooperative base between SLIS at Indianapolis and the other prominent academic units on the IUPUI campus.
General Criteria for SLIS Dual Programs
- The graduate student must apply and meet admission requirements for both programs within the same academic year.
- A grade point average of 3.0 or better must be maintained.
- The student is required to meet requirements for SLIS L401 or gain a waiver for such computer based skills.
- The student is required to complete a minimum of 30 graduate credits from SLIS, including courses to satisfy the five core foundation areas.
- Dual degree programs are "campus specific" meaning the student is expected to complete a majority of the graduate credits in SLIS from the Indianapolis campus.
- The joint degree is subject to the admission and course requirements as approved by that unit in cooperation with SLIS.
- Students will have an advisor from both units represented in the dual-degree program.
- The dual degrees or certificates are award simultaneously.
- Some dual degree programs allow for six graduate credits of internship, unless otherwise restricted.
MLS/MA in Philanthropic Studies (IU School of Liberal Arts - Indianapolis)
MLS/MA in History (IU School of Liberal Arts - Indianapolis)
MLS/MS in Health Informatics (IU School of Informatics - Indianapolis)
MLS/J.D. (IU School of Law - Indianapolis)
Master of Library Science with a Certificate in Public or Nonprofit Management (SPEA)
The Master of Library Science with a Certificate in Public or Nonprofit Management is a 42 credit hour program requiring additional courses from the School of Public and Environmental Affairs.
Specialist in Library and Information Science (post-master's degree)
Admission to the Specialist in Library and Information Science program is handled by SLIS Bloomington, where the degree is conferred. All course work may be completed at IUPUI; the student's advisor must be a full time faculty at either SLIS Bloomington or SLIS IUPUI. Visit the SLIS Bloomington website (www.slis.indiana.edu) to apply to the Specialist program.
Certifications
The Advanced Program for Certification as Teacher of Library Media [PDF Version]
