M.S. In Library and Information Science

at Long Island University

Modules
 

• Introduction to Library and Information Science
• Information Sources and Services
• Introduction to Knowledge Organization
• Introduction to Research in Library and Information Science
• Internship 

• Application for Admission
• Official copies of undergraduate and/or graduate transcripts from any college(s) or universities attended.
• Applicants must have achieved at least a 3.0 grade point average or equivalent in a bachelor’s program or in the last two years of the undergraduate program. Applicants who have not have completed their degrees prior to submitting the admission application should submit a transcript without the final semester’s grades. Such applicants may be accepted pending receipt of their final degree noted on official transcript.
• Applicants whose undergraduate average is below a 3.0 may be required to submit the results of the Graduate Record Exam or Miller Analogies Test taken in the last five years. Students already holding a master’s degree or who can show successful completion of coursework in graduate school will not be required to take the GRE or MAT exams. 
• Two professional and/or academic letters of recommendation that address the applicant’s potential in the profession and ability to complete a graduate program

The cost of studying at Long Island University varies largely depending on the type of university and the degree chosen. More often than not, humanities, arts, and education courses are less expensive than degrees in medical, engineering, or management. Furthermore, students who choose to study at the postgraduate level typically pay higher tuition fees, which again vary depending on the programme chosen. 

Most universities provide scholarships or financial aid to students in order to help them offset their tuition costs. Students should be aware that additional course fees and incidental expenses may not be included in tuition. On average, international students can expect to pay $49644 annually, to study in Long Island University.

The Palmer School of Library and Information Science prepares you for a wide range of professional careers in public and private library systems and information technology settings.