About the course

The M.S.L.I.S. degree is highly relevant in today's information-intensive world. The demand for professionals with the ability to manage information and data and help people navigate the dynamic and changing information environment is very high. Our graduates assist users and organizations in finding information, making sense of information, and using information to support decision making. The roles of information professionals are expanding and becoming more stimulating and rewarding than ever.

　　Recent graduates of the M.S.L.I.S. program get jobs fast According to a March 2018 survey of alumni, over 42% of M.S.L.I.S. students got their first professional position before graduation. 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: 4 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Washington
Summer (May), 2024	Washington
Fall (August), 2024	Washington
Spring (January), 2025	Washington
Summer (May), 2025	Washington
Fall (August), 2025	Washington
Spring (January), 2026	Washington
Summer (May), 2026	Washington

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for The Catholic University of America

Completed online application for admission to graduate studies, accompanied by a $60 nonrefundable application fee.

　　Official transcripts sent directly from the regionally accredited college or university that awarded the applicant's B.A. or B.S. degree. (You may upload scans of your transcripts, as long as you also order them to be sent directly from the institution.)

　　Official transcripts of any graduate coursework. Note that an accepted student who holds a graduate degree from an accredited institution at the time of admittance to the program will be automatically exempt from six semester credit hours. The 30 remaining credits must be earned within the Department of Library and Information Science. An official transcript of the graduate degree must be received.

　　A 500-700 word personal statement (Statement of Purpose) about how your current and/or past academic and work experiences, including volunteer work, have influenced your ability to become a leader in your field.

　　Three letters of reference from persons who can attest to your ability to perform graduate level studies sent directly to the Graduate Admissions Office by the author.

　　Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores if you have a cumulative GPA under 3.0. Scores must be sent directly by the Educational Testing Service.

　　A minimum score on the TOEFL of 580 (paper-based test) or 237 (computer-based test) or 92 (Internet-based test) is expected. On the IELTS, an Overall Band score of 6.5 or higher is required.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 92.0

　　

Application deadline:

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