Tucson,
AZ,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Library and Information Science in Tucson United States | University of Arizona
University of Arizona
|
Tucson United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
34,000
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The American Library Association accredits the Master of Arts in Library and Information Science program at the School of Information. This program emphasizes digital information systems, information management, health sciences, legal studies, and cultural preservation. Graduates pursue professional opportunities in libraries, museums, archival institutions, government agencies, and corporate information departments. The complete program requires 37 credit units.
The University of Arizona's MLIS degree equips students for distinguished careers across various sectors including library systems, museum collections, archival institutions, as well as government and corporate information services.
Recognized by the American Library Association, our highly-ranked information science program offers flexible completion options, available either online or in-person, with the possibility to finish within two years.
Our comprehensive MLIS curriculum addresses the multifaceted nature of information professions, incorporating specialized areas such as archival preservation, digital asset management, community librarianship, legal information systems, healthcare informatics, and academic library services - preparing graduates for diverse and meaningful career paths in the information field.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Admission to the Library and Information Science Master’s degree program is granted by the director of the School of Information, upon recommendation of the School of Information Admissions Committee and the Graduate College. To be admitted, you must meet the requirements of both the Graduate College and School of Information. These include:
- A bachelor’s degree from the University of Arizona or from an accredited college or university recognized by the University of Arizona
- A grade point average of 3.0 or higher
Acceptable English Proficiency credentials:
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - minimum score of 79 iBT (or 60 on the revised PBT with no section score lower than 15). Individual MyBest scores must also be dated within 2 years of the enrollment term to be considered valid.
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - minimum composite score of 7, with no subject area below a 6
- Pearson PTE Academic - minimum score of 60
- Graduate English Language Endorsement from the Center for English as a Second Language (CESL)
- CEPT Full Academic test - offered by our Center for English as a Second Language (CESL), minimum Total score of 110.
Admissions Deadline
Spring Semester: September 1
International Applicants: Per immigration regulations, students admitted to a graduate program must enroll in a total of 9 units, of which 6 of those units must be courses taught in-person and only 3 online units may be used toward full-time enrollment.
Tuition
USD
34,000