University of Alberta - Faculty of Graduate Studies & Research

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Library and Information Studies

University of Alberta - Faculty of Graduate Studies & Research

Faculty:Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research
Degree:Master; Online
Field of Study:Library Science/Librarianship
Areas of Research:Information Issues, Access, Equity; Information Literacy; Information Seeking Behaviour; Intellectual Freedom and Censorship; Knowledge Organization; Library and Information Services to Youth; Print and Media Literacies.
Course Based:Yes
Cost per year:*
National: $10,230
Careers:Library, Archive, Museum and Art Gallery ManagersLibrariansArchivists

Description:

The Online Master of Library & Information Studies (MLIS) stream is a ★39 (13 courses) part-time course-based program, which is delivered and completed fully online.
The Online MLIS is accredited by the American Library Association, and allows students to pursue a course-based degree completely online. The program is a ★39 program (13 courses) and students have 6 years to complete this program. Courses are available in three terms: Fall (Sept-Dec), Winter (Jan-April) and Spring (May-July). The program is completed on a part-time basis only. Two courses per term is the maximum a student can take in this program--for a total of 6 courses per calendar year. This is a completely online program--students are not required to come to campus.

Prerequisites:

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*75
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
    Applicants must have completed any four-year Bachelor's degree from an accredited academic institution recognized by the University of Alberta, with a GPA of 3.0 on most 4-point grading systems or B on most letter grading systems, based on your last *60-credits.
    Test Scores:
    • Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 93] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 7.5] or Canadian Academic English Language Assessment [min. 70] or Michigan English Language Assessment Battery [min. 90]
    Application Notes : Applicants may also take a PTE with a minimum score of 76 in order to prove their English proficiency. The above scores are for SLIS. Scores vary for FGSR.
    Additional Admission Requirements:
    • Letter(s) of Reference
    • Resume/Curriculum Vitae
    • Statement of Research Interests
    Original transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended are also needed.

    * The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on September 06, 2022