Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS)

The UMD Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) program, ranked 3 in the U.S., prepares students to support information institutions such as libraries, museums, and archives - and to innovate and advocate to meet the information needs of individuals and communities. Students in the MLIS program become experts in curation, digital asset management, information architecture, ethics, human rights, information policy, and youth learning. For students pursuing a school library media specialist career, a state certification is earned as part of the curriculum through the school library certification focus area. The fully American Library Association (ALA) accredited Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) program at the University of Maryland prepares graduates to be socially engaged and technologically focused information professionals, ready to create, educate, and innovate. The MLIS is a professional degree that provides students with a comprehensive foundation in both research and practice in library and information science. This foundation prepares students for careers with government agencies, archives, museums, libraries, startups, and any organization engaged in information activities. The MLIS degree requires 36 credit hours of academic work to be completed with a B minimum average within five calendar years from the first semester of registration. A full-time MLIS student usually completes the program in two years.

Must have earned a 4-year baccalaureate degree 3.0 GPA on prior undergraduate or graduate work GRE score is not required. Complete the UMD Graduate School application Complete the supplemental MLIS application of four questions.