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Program checklist · Library and Information Science, M.L.I.S.

Library and Information Science, M.L.I.S.

University of North Carolina at Greensboro · Greensboro, NC

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Program
Award
Library and Information Science, M.L.I.S.
CIP
11.0401
Total credits (published)
42-51
Credits (computed from items)
168
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
199148
CourseShelf checklist
CK_199148_11249019
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

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

Degree Program Requirements

0 items

    Required Core Courses (15 credits)

    major core · 5 items
    1. LIS 600
      Foundations of Library and Information Science 3
      As published: “Foundations of Library and Information Science”
      3
    2. LIS 620
      Information and Inquiry 3
      As published: “Information and Inquiry”
      3
    3. LIS 640
      Information Organization and Access 3
      As published: “Information Organization and Access”
      3
    4. LIS 650
      Leadership and Management in Information Organizations 3
      As published: “Leadership and Management in Information Organizations”
      3
    5. LIS 698
      Capstone Experience in Library and Information Science 1-3
      As published: “Capstone Experience in Library and Information Science”
      3

    Additional Technology Requirement (3 credits)

    11 items
    1. Select one course (3 credits) from the following: *
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    2. LIS 630
      Computer Technologies for Information Management 3
      As published: “Information Systems Design & Administration”
    3. LIS 631
      Emerging Technology Trends 3
      As published: “Emerging Technology Trends”
    4. LIS 634
      Libraries and Makerspaces 3
      As published: “Libraries and Makerspaces”
    5. LIS 635
      Introduction to Technology Resources 3
      As published: “Introduction to Technology Resources”
    6. LIS 636
      Website Production and Usability for Information Professionals 3
      As published: “Website Production and Usability for Information Professionals”
    7. LIS 637
      Instructional Communication and Technologies 3
      As published: “Instructional Communication and Technologies”
    8. LIS 638
      Technology, Equity, and Society 3
      As published: “Technology, Equity, and Society”
    9. LIS 639
      History of Information Technologies 3
      As published: “History of Information Technologies”
    10. LIS 643
      Metadata 3
      As published: “Metadata”
    11. LIS 644
      Digital Libraries 3
      As published: “Digital Libraries”

    Electives (18 credits)

    electives · 1 item
    1. Select 18 credits from graduate courses in LIS or cognate fields **
      Not resolved to a course
      18

    Public Librarianship Concentration

    concentration · 0 items

      Required Core Courses (15 credits)

      major core · 5 items
      1. LIS 600
        Foundations of Library and Information Science 3
        As published: “Foundations of Library and Information Science”
        3
      2. LIS 620
        Information and Inquiry 3
        As published: “Information and Inquiry”
        3
      3. LIS 640
        Information Organization and Access 3
        As published: “Information Organization and Access”
        3
      4. LIS 650
        Leadership and Management in Information Organizations 3
        As published: “Leadership and Management in Information Organizations”
        3
      5. LIS 698
        Capstone Experience in Library and Information Science 1-3
        As published: “Capstone Experience in Library and Information Science”
        3

      Required Concentration Courses (9 credits)

      concentration · 7 items
      1. LIS 655
        The Public Library 3
        As published: “The Public Library”
        3
      2. LIS 685
        Change and Project Management 3
        As published: “Change and Project Management”
        3
      3. Select one course (3 credits) from the following:
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      4. LIS 662
        Information Services to Diverse Client Groups 3
        As published: “Information Services to Diverse Client Groups”
      5. LIS 663
        Library Services for Young People 3
        As published: “Library Services for Young People”
      6. LIS 667
        Information Services for Adults 3
        As published: “Information Services for Adults”
      7. LIS 668
        Community Informatics 3
        As published: “Community Informatics”

      Electives (12 credits)

      electives · 36 items
      1. Select one course (3 credits) from graduate-level LIS technology courses *
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      2. LIS 630
        Computer Technologies for Information Management 3
        As published: “Information Systems Design & Administration”
      3. LIS 631
        Emerging Technology Trends 3
        As published: “Emerging Technology Trends”
      4. LIS 634
        Libraries and Makerspaces 3
        As published: “Libraries and Makerspaces”
      5. LIS 635
        Introduction to Technology Resources 3
        As published: “Introduction to Technology Resources”
      6. LIS 636
        Website Production and Usability for Information Professionals 3
        As published: “Website Production and Usability for Information Professionals”
      7. LIS 637
        Instructional Communication and Technologies 3
        As published: “Instructional Communication and Technologies”
      8. LIS 638
        Technology, Equity, and Society 3
        As published: “Technology, Equity, and Society”
      9. LIS 639
        History of Information Technologies 3
        As published: “History of Information Technologies”
      10. LIS 643
        Metadata 3
        As published: “Metadata”
      11. LIS 644
        Digital Libraries 3
        As published: “Digital Libraries”
      12. Select three courses (9 credits) from the following:
        Not resolved to a course
        9
      13. LIS 604
        The History of Libraries and Librarianship 3
        As published: “The History of Libraries and Librarianship”
      14. LIS 610
        Collection Development and Resource Management 3
        As published: “Collection Development and Resource Management”
      15. LIS 617
        Materials for Children 3
        As published: “Materials for Children”
      16. LIS 618
        Materials for Adolescents 3
        As published: “Materials for Adolescents”
      17. LIS 619
        Storytelling 3
        As published: “Storytelling”
      18. LIS 623
        Online Searching and Research Skills 3
        As published: “Online Searching and Research Skills”
      19. LIS 641
        Cataloging and Classification 3
        As published: “Cataloging and Classification”
      20. LIS 658
        Archives and Records Management 3
        As published: “Archives and Records Management”
      21. LIS 661
        Introduction to Research Methods 3
        As published: “Introduction to Research Methods”
      22. LIS 662
        Information Services to Diverse Client Groups 3
        As published: “Information Services to Diverse Client Groups”
      23. LIS 663
        Library Services for Young People 3
        As published: “Library Services for Young People”
      24. LIS 664
        Reading, Literacy, and the Library 3
        As published: “Reading, Literacy, and the Library”
      25. LIS 665
        Information Literacy 3
        As published: “Information Literacy”
      26. LIS 666
        Information Ethics and Policy 3
        As published: “Information Ethics and Policy”
      27. LIS 667
        Information Services for Adults 3
        As published: “Information Services for Adults”
      28. LIS 668
        Community Informatics 3
        As published: “Community Informatics”
      29. LIS 671
        Designing Blended and eLearning Environments 3
        As published: “Designing Blended and eLearning Environments”
      30. LIS 672
        Instructional Design 3
        As published: “Instructional Design”
      31. LIS 674
        Seminar: Issues and the Virtual Community 3
        As published: “Seminar: Issues and the Virtual Community”
      32. LIS 678
        Game Studies and Game Design 3
        As published: “Game Studies and Game Design”
      33. LIS 682
        Seminar in Information Sources and Services 3
        As published: “Seminar in Information Sources and Services”
      34. LIS 683
        Archival Preservation, Curation, and Access 3
        As published: “Archival Preservation, Curation, and Access”
      35. LIS 688
        Seminar in Selected Topics 1-4
        As published: “Seminar in Selected Topics”
      36. LIS 690
        Independent Study 1-4
        As published: “Independent Study”

      School Library Media Coordinator Concentration (076)

      concentration · 0 items

        Qualifying Prerequisite Courses (0-9 credits)

        3 items
        1. LIS 669
          Educational Implications of Learning and Developmental Theory 3
          As published: “Educational Implications of Learning and Developmental Theory”
          0 or 3
        2. LIS 670
          Educational Foundations for Information Professionals 3
          As published: “Educational Foundations for Information Professionals”
          0 or 3
        3. LIS 692
          Field Experience in School Library Media 3
          As published: “Field Experience in School Library Media”
          0 or 3

        Required Core Courses (15 credits)

        major core · 5 items
        1. LIS 600
          Foundations of Library and Information Science 3
          As published: “Foundations of Library and Information Science”
          3
        2. LIS 620
          Information and Inquiry 3
          As published: “Information and Inquiry”
          3
        3. LIS 640
          Information Organization and Access 3
          As published: “Information Organization and Access”
          3
        4. LIS 650
          Leadership and Management in Information Organizations 3
          As published: “Leadership and Management in Information Organizations”
          3
        5. LIS 693
          Practicum/Capstone Experience in School Library Media 3
          As published: “Practicum/Capstone Experience in School Library Media”
          3

        Designated Electives (15 credits)

        electives · 5 items
        1. LIS 617
          Materials for Children 3
          As published: “Materials for Children”
          3
        2. LIS 618
          Materials for Adolescents 3
          As published: “Materials for Adolescents”
          3
        3. LIS 635
          Introduction to Technology Resources 3
          As published: “Introduction to Technology Resources”
          3
        4. LIS 653
          The School Library 3
          As published: “The School Library”
          3
        5. LIS 654
          School Library Media Specialist and the Curriculum 3
          As published: “School Library Media Specialist and the Curriculum”
          3

        Electives (6 credits)

        electives · 1 item
        1. Select 6 credits of electives from LIS graduate courses *
          Not resolved to a course
          6

        School Library Media Coordinator and Instructional Technology Dual Concentration (076/077)

        concentration · 0 items

          Qualifying Prerequisite Courses (0-9 credits)

          3 items
          1. LIS 669
            Educational Implications of Learning and Developmental Theory 3
            As published: “Educational Implications of Learning and Developmental Theory”
            0 or 3
          2. LIS 670
            Educational Foundations for Information Professionals 3
            As published: “Educational Foundations for Information Professionals”
            0 or 3
          3. LIS 692
            Field Experience in School Library Media 3
            As published: “Field Experience in School Library Media”
            0 or 3

          Required Core Courses (15 credits)

          major core · 5 items
          1. LIS 600
            Foundations of Library and Information Science 3
            As published: “Foundations of Library and Information Science”
            3
          2. LIS 620
            Information and Inquiry 3
            As published: “Information and Inquiry”
            3
          3. LIS 640
            Information Organization and Access 3
            As published: “Information Organization and Access”
            3
          4. LIS 650
            Leadership and Management in Information Organizations 3
            As published: “Leadership and Management in Information Organizations”
            3
          5. LIS 693
            Practicum/Capstone Experience in School Library Media 3
            As published: “Practicum/Capstone Experience in School Library Media”
            3

          Concentration Courses (27 credits)

          concentration · 9 items
          1. LIS 617
            Materials for Children 3
            As published: “Materials for Children”
            3
          2. LIS 618
            Materials for Adolescents 3
            As published: “Materials for Adolescents”
            3
          3. LIS 631
            Emerging Technology Trends 3
            As published: “Emerging Technology Trends”
            3
          4. LIS 635
            Introduction to Technology Resources 3
            As published: “Introduction to Technology Resources”
            3
          5. LIS 653
            The School Library 3
            As published: “The School Library”
            3
          6. LIS 654
            School Library Media Specialist and the Curriculum 3
            As published: “School Library Media Specialist and the Curriculum”
            3
          7. LIS 672
            Instructional Design 3
            As published: “Instructional Design”
            3
          8. SES 662
            Assistive Technology for Inclusive Education 3
            As published: “Assistive Technology for Inclusive Education”
            3
          9. TED 610
            Integrating Technology into Subject Matter Instruction 3
            As published: “Integrating Technology into Subject Matter Instruction”
            3

          Courses

          6 items
          1. LIS 630
            Computer Technologies for Information Management 3
            As published: “Information Systems Design & Administration”
            3
          2. LIS 636
            Website Production and Usability for Information Professionals 3
            As published: “Website Production and Usability for Information Professionals”
            3
          3. LIS 638
            Technology, Equity, and Society 3
            As published: “Technology, Equity, and Society”
            3
          4. LIS 639
            History of Information Technologies 3
            As published: “History of Information Technologies”
            3
          5. LIS 643
            Metadata 3
            As published: “Metadata”
            3
          6. LIS 661
            Introduction to Research Methods 3
            As published: “Introduction to Research Methods”
            3
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