Library and Information Science Certificate

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The certificate in library and information science is designed to provide students academic courses that explore the library science profession at an undergraduate level while developing strong information literacy and research skills. The certificate is appropriate for any students who wish to gain a greater understanding of the field of library and information science at an undergraduate level and 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 two courses within the electives category depending on their specific interests. Students must earn a minimum GPA of 2. 0 in program courses.

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: 6-8

Select two of the following:

ANTH 360 - Introduction to Museum Studies Credits: (4)
ANTH 362 - Museum Curation and Management Credits: (4)
ASP 305 - Accessibility and User Experience Credits: (4)
EDLM 416 - Application of Technology Resources Credits: (3)
EDLM 436 - Survey of Children’s and Young Adult Literature Credits: (3)
EDLM 458 - Cataloging and Classification for Library Media Credits: (3)
EDLM 468 - Research and Information Fluency Credits: (3)
LIS 298 - Special Topic Credits: (1-6)
LIS 310 - Information Literacy and User Services Credits: (3)
LIS 398 - Special Topic Credits: (1-6)
LIS 410 - Collection Development Credits: (3)
LIS 411 - Introduction to Archives Credits: (3)
LIS 498 - Special Topic Credits: (1-6)

Total Credits: 14-16

College and Department Information

Library Science Program

Online Availability
This program is offered exclusively online.

Program Codes
C039OLISP, C039OLISU