MA Library and Information Science at University of Iowa

Programme overview

Students who pursue the Master of Arts in library and information science gain an understanding of the foundations of library and information professions, including the history of the fields, ethical and philosophical concerns, and principles of stewardship for a variety of forms of documentation and records. Students are taught the theory and practice of strategic management within information organizations, preparing them for careers and leadership in a broad variety of information organizations. They gain the knowledge needed to anticipate future trends in information access and organization.

Faculty: Graduate College | Department: Library and Information Science | Duration: 36 s.h. required | Location: Iowa City, IA, United States

What you will study

The Master of Arts in library and information science requires 36 s.h. of graduate credit.

Career pathways

School of Library and Information Science graduates have numerous options for employment. Alumni hold positions in public, school, special, and academic libraries as well as other information settings (e.g. corporations, nonprofits, civic).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants begin the admission process by submitting an online graduate application through Admissions. Applicants then receive a HawkID and can upload the remaining application documents through MyUI. Transcripts of all academic work, a written statement of purpose and goals, a résumé or curricula vitae, and three letters of recommendation are required. Applicants to the teacher-librarian program are asked to include a copy of their current teaching certificate. The admission committee considers each applicant's letters of recommendation, statement of purpose, résumé or curriculum vitae, and other appropriate criteria, as well as an applicant's grade-point average (GPA). Applicants for admission to the MA program should have a GPA of at least 3.00 on a 4.00 scale. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test scores are not required. Admission is competitive.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate and professional admission requirements, costs and deadlines are set by each degree programme; applicants apply through the Admissions Profile application and may apply to only one programme unless applying to a combined degree programme.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.uiowa.edu/

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