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Library and Information Science - M.L.I.S. Program Requirements PDFDownload to print

Master of Library and Information Science

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS (37 credit)
Course Title Credits
LIS 60000 Tools for M.L.I.S. Success 1
LIS 60001 Access to Information 3
LIS 60002 Organization of Information 3
LIS 60003 Information Technology for Library and Information Professionals 3
LIS 60600 Foundations of Library and Information Science 3
LIS 60610 Management of Libraries and Information Centers 3
LIS

LIS

LIS		 60092

60098

60199

Culminating Experience Internship in Library and Information Science (3)
or
Culminating Experience Research Paper/Project (3)
or
Thesis I (6)

 3-6
Additional Program Requirements
All elective LIS graduate courses apply toward Additional Program Requirements. Up to 6 credit hours of IAKM courses may count as MLIS electives. 		15-18
TOTAL 37

 

Master in Library and Information Science + K-12 School Library Media Licensure

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS (39 credit)
Course Title Credits
LIS 60001 Access to Information 3
LIS 60002 Organization of Information 3
LIS 60600 Foundations of Library and Information Science 3
LIS 60607 School Library Management 3
LIS 60624 Cataloging for School Libraries 3
LIS 60626 Library Materials and Services to Teens 3
LIS 60629 Library Materials and Services for School-Age Children 3
LIS 60630 Reference Sources and Services for Youth 3
LIS 60792 Culminating Experience: Practicum in K-12 Libraries 3
Choose four from the following: 12
ITEC 57400 Selection and Utilization of Educational Media (3)  
ITEC 57427 Technology and Learning (3)  
ITEC 57430 Computer Applications in Education (3)  
ITEC 67403 Instructional Design (3)  
ITEC 67420 Researching Current Issues in Instructional Technology (3)  
ITEC 67425 Managing Technological Change (3)  
ITEC 67438 Instructional Applications of the Internet (3)  
Additional ITEC courses are accepted  
TOTAL 39

 

K-12 School Library Media Licensure

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS (29 credit)
Course Title Credits
LIS 60607 School Library Management 3
LIS 60624 Cataloging for School Libraries 3
LIS 60626 Library Materials and Services to Teens 3
LIS 60629 Library Materials and Services for School-Age Children 3
LIS 60630 Reference Sources and Services for Youth 3
LIS 60692 Practicum-Libraries and Information Centers 2
Choose four from the following: 12
ITEC 57400 Selection and Utilization of Educational Media (3)  
ITEC 57430 Computer Applications in Education (3)  
ITEC 57427 Technology and Learning (3)  
ITEC 67403 Instructional Design (3)  
ITEC 67420 Researching Current Issues in Instructional Technology (3)  
ITEC 67425 Managing Technological Change (3)  
ITEC 67438 Instructional Applications of the Internet (3)  
Additional ITEC courses are accepted  
TOTAL 29

Special Note:
This program does not have any electives; all courses listed above are required. Students must have current standard teaching credentials in the State of Ohio to follow the school library media licensure program. Students are responsible for completing licensure paperwork requirements through the Kent State University College of Education, Health and Human Services near the end of or at the conclusion of their M.L.I.S. program.

Exam administered by the Evaluations Systems Group of Pearson is required for licensure.

 

Multiple Degrees Option
Students can concurrently pursue the Master of Library and Information Science and the Master of Business Administration or the Master of Education in K-12 School Library Media Licensure. Each program makes an independent admission decision. For further information about Business Administration or K-12 School Library Media, see the specific program section in this catalog

Certificate
The School of Library and Information Science offers a Graduate Certificate in Advanced Study in Library and Information Science for individuals who already hold a master's degree in library and information science or information science and who are interested in expanding their professional skills.