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Program checklist · Library and Information Science (MS)

Library and Information Science (MS)

Simmons University · Boston, MA

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Program
Award
Library and Information Science (MS)
Credential class
ceterms:MasterDegree
CIP
25.0103
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
The SLIS Master of Science, Library and Information Science degree integrates theory with practice to help our graduates play dynamic roles in shaping the future of libraries, archives, museums and other information settings. Our students learn to organize information, to preserve collections, and to support users as they seek reliable and rich information resources. Above all, SLIS is committed to helping libraries, archives and museums engage diverse audiences and address society’s critical information needs.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
167783
CourseShelf checklist
CK_167783_ef6c6609
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Program Requirements

5 items
  1. LIS 400
    Virtual Orientation
    As published: “LIS 400”
  2. LIS 407
    Information Service, Behaviors & Ethics
    As published: “LIS 407”
  3. LIS 415
    Information Organization
    As published: “LIS 415”
  4. LIS 488
    Technology for Information Professionals
    As published: “LIS 488”
  5. LIS 460

LIS core courses (9 credits):

55 items
  1. LIS 407
    Information Service, Behaviors & Ethics
    As published: “LIS 407”
  2. LIS 415
    Information Organization
    As published: “LIS 415”
  3. LIS 488
    Technology for Information Professionals
    As published: “LIS 488”
  4. LIS 438
  5. LIS 440
    Archival Access and Use
    As published: “LIS 440”
  6. LIS 442
  7. LIS 433
    Oral History
    As published: “LIS 433”
  8. LIS 441
    Appraisal of Archives and Manuscripts
    As published: “LIS 441”
  9. LIS 443
    Archives, History, and Collective Memory
    As published: “LIS 443 / HIST 527”
  10. LIS 456
    Records Management
    As published: “LIS 456”
  11. LIS 471
  12. LIS 472
    Moving Image Archives
    As published: “LIS 472”
  13. LIS 476
  14. LIS 506
    Government Archives
    As published: “LIS 506”
  15. LIS 508
  16. LIS 439
    Preservation Management
    As published: “LIS 439”
  17. LIS 444
    Digital Preservation
    As published: “LIS 444”
  18. LIS 448
    Digital Stewardship
    As published: “LIS 448”
  19. LIS 407
    Information Service, Behaviors & Ethics
    As published: “LIS 407”
  20. LIS 415
    Information Organization
    As published: “LIS 415”
  21. LIS 488
    Technology for Information Professionals
    As published: “LIS 488”
  22. LIS 432
  23. LIS 438
  24. LIS 477
  25. LIS 507
    Museum Studies
    As published: “LIS 507”
  26. LIS 439
    Preservation Management
    As published: “LIS 439”
  27. LIS 444
    Digital Preservation
    As published: “LIS 444”
  28. LIS 448
    Digital Stewardship
    As published: “LIS 448”
  29. LIS 407
    Information Service, Behaviors & Ethics
    As published: “LIS 407”
  30. LIS 415
    Information Organization
    As published: “LIS 415”
  31. LIS 488
    Technology for Information Professionals
    As published: “LIS 488”
  32. LIS 458
    Database Management
    As published: “LIS 458”
  33. LIS 484
    Theories of Information Science
    As published: “LIS 484”
  34. LIS 485
    Introduction to Programming
    As published: “LIS 485”
  35. LIS 421
    Social Informatics
    As published: “LIS 421”
  36. LIS 455
    Usability and User Experience Research
    As published: “LIS 455”
  37. LIS 462
  38. LIS 465
    Knowledge Management
    As published: “LIS 465”
  39. LIS 467
  40. LIS 475
    Organizational/Information Ethics
    As published: “LIS 475”
  41. LIS 486
    Systems Analysis in Information Science
    As published: “LIS 486”
  42. LIS 487
    Data Interoperability
    As published: “LIS 487”
  43. LIS 500
    Independent Study
    As published: “LIS 500”
  44. LIS 407
    Information Service, Behaviors & Ethics
    As published: “LIS 407”
  45. LIS 415
    Information Organization
    As published: “LIS 415”
  46. LIS 488
    Technology for Information Professionals
    As published: “LIS 488”
  47. LIS 404
    Principles of Management
    As published: “LIS 404”
  48. LIS 408
    User Instruction & Information Literacy
    As published: “LIS 408”
  49. LIS 453
    Collections Development and Management
    As published: “LIS 453”
  50. LIS 414
    Special Libraries
    As published: “LIS 414”
  51. LIS 450
    Public Libraries
    As published: “LIS 450”
  52. LIS 451
    Academic Libraries
    As published: “LIS 451”
  53. LIS 407
    Information Service, Behaviors & Ethics
    As published: “LIS 407”
  54. LIS 415
    Information Organization
    As published: “LIS 415”
  55. LIS 488
    Technology for Information Professionals
    As published: “LIS 488”

LIS core courses (6 credits):

10 items
  1. LIS 407
    Information Service, Behaviors & Ethics
    As published: “LIS 407”
  2. LIS 415
    Information Organization
    As published: “LIS 415”
  3. LIS 406
  4. LIS 459
    Fundamentals of School Librarianship
    As published: “LIS 459”
  5. LIS 460
  6. LIS 461
  7. LIS 481
  8. LIS 483
  9. LIS 498
    Practicum (PreK-8)
    As published: “LIS 498”
  10. LIS 499
    Practicum
    As published: “LIS 499”
    7-12
Source. Simmons University, catalog 2026-2027 — https://simmons.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/graduate-course-catalog/programs-of-study/school-of-library-and-information-science/library-and-information-science-ms. Captured page pages/0079.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.