Advising Supplement Master of Arts Library and Information Science. School of Information University of Arizona Bruce Fulton, MLIS, PhD

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1 Advising Supplement Master of Arts Library and Information Science School of Information University of Arizona Bruce Fulton, MLIS, PhD

2 Degree Requirements - Summary ALA Accredited 37 Credit Hours (Students starting Summer 2015 and after) Completion of Required, Distributed Elective and Free Elective Courses EPortfolio four required reflections Completion of all Graduate Paperwork GPA of 3.0 No C in a Required Course No more than one C in a non-required course

3 Curriculum Students Admitted Summer 2015 and Later Area Courses Units Core Courses 6 16 Distributed Electives 3 9 LIS Electives 2 6 Free Electives Students Admitted Prior to Summer 2015 Area Courses Units Core Courses 4 12 Distributed Electives 4 12 LIS Electives 2 6 Free Electives

4 2015: Required Coursework - Core Six core courses LIS Foundations Of Library And Information Services (3 credits) LIS Research Methods For Library And Information Professionals (3 credits) LIS Organization Of Information (3 credits) LIS Ethics For Library And Information Professionals (3 credits) LIS 694 Capstone (Internship) (3 credits) LIS 909 eportfolio (1 credit) Note: course prefix is transitioning from IRLS (old) to LIS (new) See for course descriptions

5 2015: Required Coursework Distributed Electives Evaluation of User Needs & Management of Information Select 1 Focuses on issues related to intermediating information need and uses, with an emphasis on the identification and evaluation in information-bearing objects singly and in collections and including museums. Also, additional issues related to the management of information resources, services, organizations, and environments, with an emphasis on planning, evaluating, and strategizing. IRLS 518 Information Quality IRLS 519 Knowledge in a Digital World IRLS 532 Online Search IRLS 540 Introduction to Archives IRLS 560 Information Resource Development IRLS 567 Leadership and the Information Organization IRLS 608 Managing the Information Organization IRLS 671 Introduction to Digital Collections

6 2015: Required Coursework Distributed Electives Cultural Perspectives on Libraries & Information Select 1 Focuses on issues related to equity and diversity, with an emphasis on the values and service orientation of the library and information professions. IRLS 517 Introduction to Digital Cultures IRLS 550 Info Environments from Hispanic & Native American Perspectives IRLS 551 Equity of Access IRLS 554 Diverse Cultures, Communities, & Libraries IRLS 557 Documenting Diverse Culture & Communities IRLS 558 Social Justice & Information Services

7 2015: Required Coursework Distributed Electives Information Tech & Networked Digital Information Select 1 Focuses on issues related to information and communication technologies and networks, with an emphasis on impacts on individual users, groups, organization, and society. IRLS 570 Database Development & Management IRLS 571 Introduction to Information Technology IRLS 575 User Interface & Website Design IRLS 614 Information Technology & Transfer IRLS 672 Introduction to Applied Technology

8 Free Elective Requirements Select 4 Minimum two (or more) School of Information LIS courses (6 credits)( of your choosing plus Two courses (6 credits) of any other graduate level courses of your choosing Internship ( requires justification, advisor approval, max 3 units)(does not waive or substitute for the capstone internship requirement) Independent study (requires justification, advisor approval, 3-6 units) Out of Department Courses (advisor and other department approval, 3-6 units) Transfer credits (up to 6 units, requires approval, other restrictions) Thesis option

9 MA-LIS thesis option Optional, not required Recommended primarily for those pursuing PhD or research career Usually takes longer to complete degree Replaces one or two 3-unit free electives; does not waive or replace any other course requirements including eportfolio

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