About the course

The Specialist Program in Library and Information Science is a postmaster's certificate curriculum designed for the practicing professional who requires specialized competence in an area of librarianship or information management, such as public services, technical services, reference, or information technology. This program enables librarians to: update knowledge in the rapidly changing field of librarianship and information management?the organization, storage, retrieval, and dissemination of the human record, use investigative methods and research findings in problem-solving and in the planning and evaluation of library and information services, advance and extend competencies in areas of specialization begun during the first professional degree program (M.L.I.S.). Specializations may be in a particular library function (such as organization of materials, retrieval of information, information technology, collection development, management, public relations, and adult education), or in a type of information center (such as public, school, academic, and special), or in a service to a specific target group (such as business and industry, early childhood, the elderly, the handicapped, the institutionalized), develop a new specialization responsive to the changing economic, technological, or social climate or to changing conditions in the life of the individual information professional, and/or achieve other professional goals, as needed. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Semester(s)Fees: US$51,424

Intake	Location
Winter (January), 2024	Detroit
Spring (May), 2024	Detroit
Summer (June), 2024	Detroit
Fall (August), 2024	Detroit
Winter (January), 2025	Detroit
Spring (May), 2025	Detroit
Summer (June), 2025	Detroit
Fall (August), 2025	Detroit
Winter (January), 2026	Detroit
Spring (May), 2026	Detroit
Summer (June), 2026	Detroit

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Wayne State University

Possess a master’s degree in library and information science.

　　Have professional employment experience as a librarian or information specialist.

　　Submit a goals statement reflecting relevant personal and academic background and experience.

　　Submit a current resume or curriculum vitae.

　　Demonstrate professional competence, leadership, and potential for further growth.

　　TOEFL - 79 internet-based (IBTT), 550 paper-based (PBTT). IELTS - 6.5.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

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　　501st / 1250

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