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Graduate School

Library and Information Science CGS

Overview

Applicants must already possess a Master of Library and Information Science Degree.

Major: Library and Information Science
Degree: Certificate of Graduate Study
School/College: Information and Communications

Program Website

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Deadlines

Fall Preferred Application Deadline: April 1
Fall Final Application Deadline: July 15
Spring Preferred Application Deadline: November 1
Spring Final Application Deadline: December 1
Summer Preferred Application Deadline: April 1
Summer Final Application Deadline: April 15

Required Documents

Official GRE or MAT Scores
Official Transcripts (from all previously attended colleges)
Resume
2 Letters of Recommendation

Applications Accepted for These Semesters...

Fall Semester
Spring Semester
Fall Semester

A Note from the Program

The Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Library and Information Science is an 18-hour, post-master's program designed to provide students with an opportunity for further study in an area of specialization.

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