Library and Information Science

University of Washington
The Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) program prepares students to become leaders in the library and information world and gives them a solid foundation in library and information science theories and practice, with a focus on users and the organization of information. Our goal is a curriculum that provides students with:•An integrated understanding of central underlying concepts, theories, processes, models and research with a focus on users and the organization of information. An appreciation of the varied roles, contexts, settings and values in which information work takes place and their inter-relationships among them. A principle comprehension of important issues and terms and the ability to learn more about these in their careers. Professional skills, experiences and orientation necessary and appropriate for entry-level positions.

Financial information

Total tuition

$50,715.00

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

University of Washington

Instructional methods

In-person Primary Location

Program details

2 Years

Length of training

Master

Award type

63

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

MLIS

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

N/A

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.

Top industries for graduates

Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.

Student characteristics

Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.