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Master of Library and Information Science

University of Pittsburgh

  • Pittsburgh, United States
  • English
  • Online
  • Master

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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: yes
  • Work during study: no
  • Post-study work rights: no
  • 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 degree or equivalent
  • each graduate programme sets its own further requirements
  • GPA and English scores.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree or equivalent; further requirements set by each programme

Language tests

  • IELTS Varies by programme

Documents you’ll need

  • University Transcripts

How to apply

  1. Choose the programme and check its deadline and requirements on the school's website. Each graduate school runs its own admissions. Apply online through the school's application and pay its fee. Upload transcripts and the documents the programme lists
  2. with an English test score (TOEFL iBT 80 is the floor in some schools
  3. higher in others). Accept the offer. Show proof of funds to receive the I-20
  4. then apply for the F-1 visa.

Other costs

Tuition per year$25,662 - $97,810 USD
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Program details

CampusPittsburgh Campus
Faculty or schoolSchool of Computing and Information
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Teaching languageEnglish
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Frequently asked questions

  • Tuition is $25,662 - $97,810 USD per year. The estimated living cost is $14,377 USD.