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CAS Admissions
For admission to the Certificate of Advanced Study in Library and Information Science Program, applicants must:
- possess a master's degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association or a master's degree in Information Science, with a quality point average of 3.00 (on a scale with A having a value of 4 points per credit), or equivalent qualification;
- complete an on-line application, including requested letters of recommendation; and
- choose an advisor who agrees to direct the student's work in the CAS program. A personal interview with the advisor is recommended.
Statute Of Limitations
Requirements for the CAS/LIS must be completed within a period of four calendar years from the student's initial registration in the program.
Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination Policy
The University of Pittsburgh, as an educational institution and as an employer, values equality of opportunity, human dignity, and racial/ethnic and cultural diversity. Accordingly, the University prohibits and will not engage in discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or a veteran of the Vietnam era. Further, the University will continue to take affirmative steps to support and advance these values consistent with the University's mission. For the complete policy, click here.