University of Southern California: Standardized Examinations GRE or GMAT scores are not required however, applicant must show related work experience.Please note: the University of Southern California is only able to offer financial aid for the MMLIS degree at this time.
University of Iowa: The maximum amount of time for which course credit can be counted toward the degree is 10 years.
USC Library Science Degree Online
College description: Master of Management in Library and Information Science.Unlike other library science programs, the online MMLIS program provides a robust leadership, management and library and information sciences focus for students.
Online Application – Submit along with a $155 application feeBachelor’s Degree – From a regionally accredited programStandardized Examinations – GRE or GMAT scores are not required; however, applicant must show related work experienceTranscripts – Must have official transcripts sent from all colleges and universities attended, regardless of whether credit or a degree was obtained. The official transcript should show the titles of all courses taken, grades or marks received, and the date and title of the degree conferred.Master’s Degree – In library science from an ALA-accredited programThe MMLIS program also grants USC MMLIS Career Development Awards for career plans and aspirations based on a student’s personal application statement.Application Fee: $155Commitment Deposit: $250 Norman Topping Student Aid Fund: $8 per semesterProgram Provides Books and Tech: From webcams to headsets to textbooks, the university supply incoming students with what they need to succeed.A variety of financial aid opportunities are available to help eligible MMLIS students cover some or all of the expenses associated with their graduate learning experience. Please note: the University of Southern California is only able to offer financial aid for the MMLIS degree at this time.Admission to SLIS
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum grade-point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.For applicants whose native language is not English and who do not hold a degree from a the students.S. college or university, a score of 550 or higher on the paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language or the International English Language Testing SystemGRE score is no longer a requirement.Upload required supplemental documents through the secure MyUI portal.Unofficial transcripts showing their baccalaureate degree are part of the Graduate Application requirement and need to be submitted at the time of their Graduate College application. Official transcripts are required upon admission to the program.Please submit a personal statement of 500-750 words about what motivates applicant to pursue education and a career in library and information science.As part of the Resume/CV, applicants are encouraged to reflect on any relevant employment and how it contributes to their educational and professional goals as identified in their Statement of Purpose, as well as their overall interest in SLIS at The University of Iowa.Their three letters of recommendation should come from people who can assess the scope and quality of their past academic or professional work. All letters must be dated and signed.If applicant are applying to the Teacher Librarian program include a copy of their current Teaching Certificate with their application.All application materials for the MA in LIS, including letters of recommendation, are due by February 1.Application materials for the Iowa Teacher Librarian Program are due by April 1.Admissions decisions are announced approximately one month to six weeks after the admission deadline.Late applications are considered only if places are still available.
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