About the course

The field of library and information science touches upon countless areas of information work, from academic environments to both public and specialized corporate settings. You can personalize your educational experience to one that best suits your distinct career goals. The general Master of Science in Library and Information Science program is accredited by the American Library Association and is the standard terminal professional degree for most professional positions in libraries. Beyond the required courses and internship (see below) there is much flexibility in this degree which allows students to pursue specializations. If you are or expect to be working in a specialized career area such as law, medicine, business, museums, scientific or technical centers, music, art, academic, or special libraries, Palmer offers a variety of courses that will fit your needs. It is feasible to construct one's course of study from required courses, a selection of electives, and an internship that correspond directly with the interests and career goals of students. It is recommended that students getting the general MSLIS degree seek input from advising staff or faculty to ensure that a useful combination of courses and an internship are included in their study plans. 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	Brookville
Fall (September), 2024	Brookville
Spring (January), 2025	Brookville

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Long Island University - C.W. Post

Official copies of undergraduate and/or graduate transcripts from any college(s) or universities attended.

　　Applicants must have achieved at least a 3.0 grade point average or equivalent in a bachelor’s program or in the last two years of the undergraduate program. Applicants who have not have completed their degrees prior to submitting the admission application should submit a transcript without the final semester’s grades. Such applicants may be accepted pending receipt of their final degree noted on official transcript.

　　Applicants whose undergraduate average is below a 3.0 may be required to submit the results of the Graduate Record Exam or Miller Analogies Test taken in the last five years. Students already holding a master’s degree or who can show successful completion of coursework in graduate school will not be required to take the GRE or MAT exams.

　　Two professional and/or academic letters of recommendation that address the applicant’s potential in the profession and ability to complete a graduate program

　　A current résumé

　　A personal statement that describes the applicant’s motivation for seeking the degree, special areas of interest, and career objectives in the profession (no more than 1000 words).

　　Students for whom English is a second language must submit official score results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The required minimum acceptable TOEFL score is: 79 Internet-based (213 computer based or 550 paper-based) or minimum IELTS score: 6.5.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Long Island University - C.W. Post. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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