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MLIS Library and Information Science (online) at University of Maryland, College Park

University of Maryland, College Park, United States

Programme overview

The fully American Library Association (ALA) accredited Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) program at the University of Maryland prepares graduates to be socially engaged and technologically focused information professionals, ready to create, educate, and innovate. The MLIS is a professional degree that provides students with a comprehensive foundation in both research and practice in library and information science. This foundation prepares students for careers with government agencies, archives, museums, libraries, startups, and any organization engaged in information activities.

Faculty: Information  |  Duration: 36 credits  |  Study mode: online  |  Intake: Fall, Spring  |  Location: College Park, MD, United States

What you will study

Required courses include Foundations for Librarians and Information Professionals, Serving Information Needs, Achieving Organizational Excellence, The Lifecycle of Information, Introduction to Research Methods, Master's Thesis Research Non-thesis:. The degree requires 36 credits in total.

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Entry requirements

Graduate admission requirements: Statement of Purpose Transcript(s) TOEFL/IELTS/PTE ( international graduate students ) | Programme-specific: Letters of Recommendation (3) Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) (optional) Graduate Record Examination (GRE) (optional) GRE Subject (optional) CV/Resume Supplementary Application Essay *Visa Eligibility: This program is not eligible for I-20 or DS-2019 issuance by the University of Maryland.

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.

Each graduate program sets its own admission requirements and deadlines.

Graduate applications are submitted online through the TerpEngage Graduate Admissions System; the application fee is $90 per program applied to (non-refundable). Deadlines are set by each program.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.umd.edu/admissions

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