Library and Information Science Certificate

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The certificate in library and information science is designed to provide students with an understanding of the methods and means of gathering, organizing, and disseminating information. The certificate is appropriate for any students who wish to gain a greater understanding of the field of library and information science without completing an undergraduate minor and or non-matriculated students already employed as a library paraprofessional.

Graduation Requirements
All students in the certificate program will be required to complete 8 credit hours in the core curriculum. Students may choose four courses within the remaining curriculum areas depending on their specific interests.

Required Courses Credits: 8

LIS 110 - Research Fundamentals Credits: (1)
LIS 201 - Foundations of Library and Information Science Credits: (3)
LIS 245 - Research Methods in the Digital Age Credits: (4)

Department-Approved Electives Credits: 12

Select four of the following:

LIS 298 - Special Topic Credits: (1-6)
LIS 310 - Information Literacy and User Services Credits: (3)
LIS 314 - Technology in Library and Information Science Credits: (3)
LIS 398 - Special Topic Credits: (1-6)
LIS 410 - Collection Development Credits: (3)
LIS 411 - Introduction to Archives Credits: (3)
LIS 412 - Library Management and Leadership Credits: (3)
LIS 414 - Organization of Knowledge Credits: (3)
LIS 498 - Special Topic Credits: (1-6)

Total Credits: 20

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Library Science Program

Program Outcomes
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