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Master of Library and Information Science
- Iowa City, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
The Master of Library and Information Science is offered by the School of Information in the College of Sciences and Humanities at Kent State University and is delivered online.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate core knowledge in Library and Information Science. Apply relevant methods and tools to academic or professional problems. Communicate findings clearly and work responsibly in individual and collaborative settings.
Career outcomes
- Laboratory Analyst
- Research Assistant
- Science Technician
- Data Analyst
- Quality Control Analyst
Curriculum
- Minimum 37 credit hours. Catalogue course list includes Information Organization
- Introduction to Digital Humanities
- Digital Curation
- Foundations of Recordkeeping in Society
- Rare Books and Special Collections. Concentrations: Archival Studies
- Medical Librarianship. The programme includes an internship
- Practicum or clinical placement course.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or equivalent with a minimum 3.00 GPA or foreign equivalent
- Departments may add requirements (statement of purpose
- Recommendation letters
- Test scores such as GRE or GMAT where listed)
- International applicants submit a financial statement once recommended for admission.
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited US institution or an equivalent degree from another country; departments may add requirements; Financial Statement after acceptance
Language tests
- IELTS 7.0 (no subscore below 6.0)
- TOEFL iBT 81 (tests before Jan 2026
- Duolingo 4.5 on the new scale for tests after Jan 2026)
- PTE Academic Duolingo 120
Documents you’ll need
- University Transcripts
How to apply
- Find the programme and check its requirements
- Costs and deadlines. Apply to one programme only unless it is a combined degree. Apply online through the Graduate College (some programmes use SOPHAS or PTCAS). International application fee 100 USD. Provide transcripts
- Recommendation letters
- Statement of purpose and English test scores (TOEFL
- IELTS
- Duolingo or PTE where required). After you are recommended for admission
- Submit the financial statement for international applicants.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $33,745 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Iowa City |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Graduate College |
| Department | School of Library & Information Science |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Feb 2027
79 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 1 Feb 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $33,745 USD per year. The application fee is $100 USD. The estimated living cost is $22,308 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: IELTS 7.0 (no subscore below 6.0), TOEFL iBT 81 (tests before Jan 2026, Duolingo 4.5 on the new scale for tests after Jan 2026), PTE Academic Duolingo 120.