Courses
The MLIS program is a 12-course, 36-credit program. These courses are the same as those offered on-campus -- in fact, many of the courses are blended. This means that there are students at the University of Pittsburgh taking the course real-time -- FastTrack students will see the same lecture and discussion asynchronously. There are four required core courses; the remaining eight courses are tailored to your career goals. The core courses may be different for the various specializations. It is important to plan carefully, in consultation with your faculty advisor, to make the best use of the educational opportunities that the School provides.
Your chosen specialization will have an impact on your course selections. Field Placement experience (LIS 2921), consisting of 150 hours of supervised professional work in an approved information environment, is strongly recommended, especially if you lack professional experience. Also, students can take advantage of the Web-based Information Science Education (WISE) program, which features different courses each term.
Sample Courses of Study:
* Required courses
Other FastTrack Courses:
Courses Offered During the Summer Term:
LIS 2000 – Understanding Information
LIS 2005 – Organizing and Retrieving Information
LIS 2215 – Preservation Management
LIS 2225 – Museum Archives
LIS 2227 – Photographic Archives
LIS 2228 – International Perspective on Archives
LIS 2326 – Storytelling
LIS 2327 – Multicultural Resources & Services
LIS 2328 – Information Literacy Resources & Services for K-12 Students & Teachers
LIS 2329 – Special Education Resources & Service in School Library Media Centers
LIS 2542 – Indexing & Abstracting
LIS 2543 – Humanities Resources and Services
LIS 2544 – Social Science Resources & Services
LIS 2545 – Science and Technology Resources and Services
LIS 2555 – Law Resources and Services
LIS 2600 – Introduction to Information Technologies
LIS 2850 – Library Instruction (Role of Library in Teaching and Learning)
LIS 2901 – Individual Research 1
LIS 2902 – Individual Research 2
LIS 2921 – Field Experience
LIS 2970 – Special Topics (the course topic will change each semester)
LIS 2971 – WISE 1
LIS 2972 – WISE 2
Courses Offered During the Fall Term:
LIS 2000 – Understanding Information
LIS 2005 – Organizing and Retrieving Information
LIS 2214 – Lib & Archival Preservation
LIS 2220 – Archives & Records Management
LIS 2322 – Resources & Services for Children
LIS 2329 – Special Education Resources & Service in School Library Media Centers
LIS 2332 – Resources & Services for Adults
LIS 2405 – Introduction to Cataloging and Classification
LIS 2500 – Reference Sources & Services
LIS 2586 – Health Sciences Resources & Services
LIS 2600 – Introduction to Information Technologies
LIS 2700 – Managing Libraries & Information Systems & Services in Changing Environments
LIS 2774 – School Library Media Center Management
LIS 2922 – Practicum in School Library Media Programs
LIS 2971 – WISE 1
LIS 2972 – WISE 2
Courses Offered During the Spring Term:
LIS 2005 – Organizing and Retrieving Information
LIS 2222 – Archival Appraisal
LIS 2223 – Archival Access and Advocacy
LIS 2224 – Archival Representation
LIS 2323 – Resources for Young Adults
LIS 2324 – History of Children’s Literature
LIS 2325 – Curriculum Resources & Services in the School Library Media Center
LIS 2329 – Special Education Resources & Service in School Library Media Centers
LIS 2537 – Government Information Resources & Services
LIS 2585 – Health Consumer Resources & Services
LIS 2587 – Applications in Medical Informatics
LIS 2674 – Digital Preservation
LIS 2700 – Managing Libraries & Information Systems & Services in Changing Environments
LIS 2830 – Marketing & Public Relations for Libraries
LIS 2901 – Individual Research 1
LIS 2902 – Individual Research 2
LIS 2921 – Field Experience
LIS 2922 – Practicum in School Library Media Programs
LIS 2970 – Special Topics (the course topic will change each term)
LIS 2971 – WISE 1
LIS 2972 – WISE 2
Courses, as well as the semester in which they are offered, are subject to change without notice.