Admission Guidelines
Here is what you need in order to apply for our master's program.
Overview
Our master's program offers students the option of earning a degree through fully online courses or a combination of online and on-campus courses, except for internships.
MLIS students on the General/LIS track take 36 hours of coursework, including 18 hours of required core classes. They tailor the remainder of their classes (18 hours) toward their career interests with the help of professional advisors in our Student Services Office.
If you are interested in becoming a school librarian, our certification program is the right choice for you. Our program prepares students to work and teach in school libraries across the country.
The Details
Degree Requirements
Here's an overview of classes you'll take in the master's program.
School Library Certification
Our program prepares students to work and teach in school libraries across the country. Students who complete our program are eligible to be certified and approved by the S.C. Department of Education.
Transfer Credit
Our students take at least eight of their classes (24 hours) in our school. That leaves the option of taking four classes (12 hours) in other USC departments.
Request More Information
If you would like to receive more information about our study programs, complete our online form and we will contact you.
Placement of our Graduates
Our graduates are equipped with research skills and a core foundation of best practices to be major contributors to the profession. See some of our program highlights here.
Spectrum Scholars
We will support three Spectrum Scholars for the 2021-2022 academic year. These students will also be Augusta Baker Scholars and the iSchool will match the Spectrum Scholarship’s $5,000, giving each scholar a total of $10,000 toward their graduate library and information science degree.