Library and Information Science Program

Graduation Application Procedures & Deadlines
LIS Online/On-campus Course Policy
In the MLIS program, courses are offered in several delivery formats: on-campus only, online only, or blended on-campus and online in which a student may choose either format. Both on-campus and online students may register for any LIS course in the format that best fits their circumstances and schedules. No limit is placed on the number of courses a student may register for in any format.
Substituting LIS 2600 with an advanced technology course

Masters

MLIS Grading Policy
Goals for Graduates: MLIS Program Goals and Competencies for School Librarians
Plans of study* / advising documents:
- Academic Libraries
- Archives and Information Science
- Digital Libraries
- Individualized (online and on-campus)
- Information Technology
- Public Libraries
- Resources & Services: Children and Youth
- Resources & Services: Health
- Resources & Services: Reference
- School Library Certification Program
  - Applying to Take the Praxis
  - Endorsement Option:
    - Planning your program - advising checklist
    - Plan of study (submitted with graduation application)
  - Intern Option:
    - Planing your program - advising checklist
    - Plan of study (submitted with graduation application)
Experiential Learning:
- LIS 2921 or 2924: FIELD EXPERIENCE - Guidelines, host site information, and forms
- LIS 2922: Practicum (School Libraries)
  - Endorsement Option - Practicum Checklist of Competencies and Learning Activities
    - Emergency Certification Option
    - Full-time Teacher Option
  - Intern Option - Practicum Checklist of Competencies and Learning Activities
WISE Courses and Enrollment

*Students who enrolled in the MLIS program prior to Fall 2014 should contact registration@sis.pitt.edu for archived plans of study.