MA in History/ Master of Library and Information Science in College Park United States | University of Maryland, College Park

The History and Library Science (HiLS) joint-degree program emerges from a collaboration between the College of Information Studies (Maryland's iSchool) and the History Department. Participants in HiLS earn both a Master of Arts in History and a Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) degree. This interdisciplinary program is perfect for those seeking to combine scholarly research approaches with practical, real-world applications. The College Park location offers exceptional access to numerous prestigious research collections, enabling students to complement their academic learning with valuable internship opportunities. Through this dual-degree curriculum, HiLS students develop expertise in historical research methods alongside modern information science techniques, equipping them for professional roles across libraries, archives, museums, and various information organizations in public, private, and non-profit settings.