online.usm.edu EARN YOUR ONLINE LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE LICENSURE MASTERS AT SOUTHERN MISS! 100% ONLINE TRUSTED FACULTY MILITARY FRIENDLY AFFORDABLE LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE (LICENSURE) MLIS Graduate Page 1 of 13
Explore the world of information with an online library and information science licensure masters (MLIS.) The complexity of today s information age requires greater expertise and knowledge than ever before, and we can help you gain the skills you need to excel in this evolving field. The University of Southern Mississippi is proud to offer an American Library Association accredited online MLIS degree. In order to obtain licensure and work as a school librarian at the master s level, students will complete an accredited school library media program. Through this convenient and affordable online degree from Southern Miss, you will take courses in archiving, cataloging, reference, collection development, management, research, preservation, and digital libraries. Additional courses include internet resources, computer applications, systems analysis, information ethics, multicultural resources, and the history of books. Your future starts at Southern Miss! Check out some of the jobs our graduates landed after earning this MLIS degree: School Librarian with AA Licensure Public Librarian Academic Librarian Special Librarian Archivist or Special Collections Librarian Information Specialist COURSES Page 2 of 13
I. MASTER OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS Required courses (22 hours): Library Information Science 1 hrs. Reference and Information Sources Cataloging and Classification Collection Development and Management Library Management Foundations of Librarianship Fundamentals of Information Science Research Methods in Library and Information Science Electives (15 hours) with At least 3 hours at 600 level* Comprehensive Exam Master s project (3 hours): II. COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR SCHOOL LIBRARY-MEDIA SPECIALIST LICENSURE AT THE MASTER'S LEVEL Required courses (22 hours): Page 3 of 13
Library Information Science 1 hrs. Reference and Information Sources Cataloging and Classification School Library Practicum Library Management Foundations of Librarianship Fundamentals of Information Science Research Methods in Library and Information Science Additional courses Students who plan to use the master s degree in library and information science for Mississippi Class AA licensure should complete the following courses in addition to the required courses, master s project and comprehensive exam listed above: School Library Media Centers Media Utilization The School Library and the Curriculum Choose two of the following three courses: Page 4 of 13
Literature and Related Media for Children Literature and Related Media for Young Adults Library Instruction III. DUAL MASTER'S DEGREE IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE AND INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY The School of Library and Information Science and the Department of Intrustional Technology offer a dual master s program leading to the Master of Library and Information Science and Master of Science in Instructional Technology degrees. The total number of hours required for both programs is 61, 31 for the Master of Library and Information Science and 30 hours for the Master of Science in Instructional Technology. Students must complete the following requirements: Library and Information Science Required: Library Information Science 1 hrs. Reference and Information Sources Cataloging and Classification Collection Development and Management Library Management Page 5 of 13
Foundations of Librarianship Fundamentals of Information Science Research Methods in Library and Information Science Master's Project Electives: 2 courses in LIS, 3 hours each, chosen in consultation with an academic advisor. Comprehensive Exam Instructional Technology Required: Instructional Design and Development Instructional Multimedia Design Technology in Education Digital Communications in Education Instructional Strategies of Online Teaching Web Development and Assessment Electives: 4 courses in IT, 3 hours each, chosen in consultation with an academic advisor. Page 6 of 13
IV. DUAL MASTER'S DEGREE IN HISTORY AND LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE V. DUAL MASTER'S DEGREE IN ANTHROPOLOGY AND LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE VI. DUAL MASTER'S DEGREE IN POLITICAL SCIENCE AND LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE The Department of Political Science and the School of Library and Information Science offer a dual master s program leading to the Master of Arts in Political Science and the Master of Library and Information Science degrees. Students must be admitted separately to each program. The total number of hours required for both programs is 61, including 3 hours of thesis in each program; 31 hours for the Master of Library and Information Science and 30 hours for the Master of Arts in Political Science. Students must satisfy the requirements of both degrees before the degrees will be awarded and have a 3.0 GPA to graduate. Students in the combined program must complete the following requirements: Library and Information Science Required: Library Information Science 1 hrs. Reference and Information Sources Cataloging and Classification Collection Development and Management Library Management Page 7 of 13
Foundations of Librarianship Fundamentals of Information Science Thesis for Students in Dual Master's Programs (3-6 hrs.) Electives: 3 courses in LIS, 3 hours each, chosen in consultation with an academic advisor. Political Science Research in Political Science Thesis (1-6 hrs. for a total of 6 hours.) Political Science (24 hours) Chosen in consultation with the director of graduate studies in three of the following areas: Public Administration PS 571 Organization and Management PS 573 The Politics of Taxing and Spending Seminar in Public Administration Page 8 of 13
Public Law United States Constitutional Law PS 581 PS 582 Administrative Law International Law Women and the Law United States Supreme Court and Civil Liberties Seminar in Public Law Political Theory and Methodology PS 511 PS 512 Political Theory Plato to Machiavelli Political Theory Hobbes to Nietzche 20th-Century Political Theory Page 9 of 13
Seminar in Political Theory American Government and Politics Political Socialization Urban Politics Politics and Environment The Legislative Process Women and Politics Political Parties Mississippi Government The American Presidency Southern Politics Seminar in United States Government International Relations International Law and Organization PS 532 Page 10 of 13
Comparative Foreign Policy Seminar in United States Foreign Relations Seminar in International Relations Comparative Government and Politics Comparative Studies in European Politics The Political Systems of Great Britain and the Commonwealth Revolutions and Democracy in Latin America Political Development Latin American Political and Economic Development Seminar in Comparative Government and Politics VII. ACCELERATED MASTER'S OPTION FOR THE MLIS DEGREE ADDITIONAL NOTE Please note that the above information is meant to be a guide and is not official. For further information regarding courses for this degree, see the University Bulletin. Please be aware that not all course choices listed in the University Bulletin are available online. However, sufficient online options are available to complete this degree. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Page 11 of 13
Will other classes besides the ones listed in degree requirements count towards my degree? Other classes that aren t listed may count towards your Online Library and Information Science Licensure Masters Degree once your transcript has been evaluated and posted. Do online students pay out-of-state tuition? No, online students pay resident tuition. For information about pricing, click here. Are you a military veteran or service member? If yes, visit online.usm.edu/military for more information on how Southern Miss can serve you and your needs. We re here to help you with funding and scholarship information, admissions and even enrolling in courses. What other online degrees are offered by Online at Southern Miss? Please visit our programs page here: https://online.usm.edu/programs/. Can this degree be completed fully online? Yes, the Online Library and Information Science Licensure Masters Degree program is available totally online. Students are not required to visit campus for an in-class lecture; however, an online lecture could be required by your instructor. What are the costs? For pricing information, click here. For financial aid information, click here. For detailed tuition information, click here. Are there additional fees? Additional course fees may apply for the Online Library and Information Science Licensure Masters Degree. Fees range between $20-$60. Online at Southern Miss 118 College Drive, Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001 601.266.5518 AA/EOE/ADAI 1995-2017 The University of Southern Mississippi. All rights reserved. Page 12 of 13
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