Syracuse,
NY,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Library and Information Science in Syracuse, NY United States | Syracuse University
Syracuse University
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Syracuse, NY United States
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Qualification
Master's Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2026)
USD
72,540
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
#6 HIGHLY RANKED PROGRAM BY US NEWS & WORLD REPORT
#4 US NEWS & WORLD REPORT RANKING IN DIGITAL LIBRARIANSHIP
64K MEDIAN PAY FOR LIBRARY PROFESSIONALS
With our Master of Library and Information Science, you will gain the skills to connect communities, advance equity, and promote justice. You’ll learn how to discover, manage, and organize information resources while focusing on user services, data privacy, protection, and information literacy.
Your studies will emphasize information justice, equity, engagement, and technology use in your community, allowing you to put your training to work through experiential learning in various settings.
Program Benefits
- Prepare for or advance your career in libraries, museums, schools and other settings.
- Available on campus or online to suit your schedule.
- Accredited by the ALA for nearly 100 years.
- Gain experience and build your resume through hands-on experience
A Master’s in Library and Information Science (MLIS) opens doors to a wide range of career opportunities in both traditional and emerging fields. This degree equips you with the skills to manage and organize information, whether in libraries, museums, archives, or other information-driven environments.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
- Archives and special collections librarian
- Competitive intelligence analyst
- Electronic resource librarian
- Information architect
- Information officer
- Librarian and media specialist
- Program consultant
- Publishing manager
- Rare books curator
- Research analyst
- Subject specialist librarian
- Web content strategist
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
The 36-credit LIS curriculum is designed to prepare librarians who have the broad range of knowledge and skills needed for exemplary practice in the library and information profession. Students in the School Media specialization should consult the School Media specific curriculum.
CORE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: 15 CREDITS
LIS core courses provide a solid grounding in the knowledge, skills, and values of the library and information profession. The 15-credit LIS core has three parts:
INTRODUCTORY CORE: 3 CREDITS
CULTURAL FOUNDATIONS OF INFORMATION STUDIES
INFORMATION RESOURCES CORE: 9 CREDITS
REFERENCE AND INFORMATION LITERACY SERVICES
LIBRARY PLANNING, MARKETING AND ASSESSMENT
INFORMATION RESOURCES: ORGANIZATION AND ACCESS
MANAGEMENT CORE: 3 CREDITS
LIBRARY LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
ELECTIVES: 18 CREDITS
The 18 credits of electives allows students to extend their core knowledge and skills in directions of their choice. Students can select any graduate-level course in the iSchool, including those from the MS Information Systems or MS Applied Data Science programs. Up to six credits may be taken from other approved graduate programs.
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
or TOEFL 80
or Duolingo 120
Qualification Requirements
Checklist:
- Application form
- Application fee may be waived via application on StudyAnywhere.com
- Copy of passport
- CV
- Three letters of recommendation
- Statement of purpose
- Bachelor's Degree with GPA not lower than 3.0
- Official Transcript
- English proficiency certificate
- Proof of financial support
Tuition
USD
72,540
Costs
Cost per credit $2,015 X Number of credits 36 = Total Tuition $72,540
Up to 20% first year tuition scholarship is available through application on StudyAnywhere.com.
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