Online Program
Description
The LIS Program will begin offering an online option for its Master of Library and Information Science degree in Fall 2008 to meet the needs of prospective students who cannot attend physical classes. All coursework for the online program will be conducted online and will include the same content as the regular MLIS program delivered by the Program’s full-time and adjunct faculty.
We welcome applicants from anywhere in North America, however, students currently working in Michigan libraries will be given preference for the 60 slots available. It is envisioned that the members of this cohort will be part-time students taking two classes (6 credits) per semester according to this timetable. The LIS Program will try to accommodate students wishing to study full time.
The first online cohort will begin the LIS Program in Fall 2008 and should complete their degree requirements in approximately two years. The subsequent online cohort will begin in Fall 2009.
Application Procedure
Please review the admission requirements and follow the application instructions available at http://www.lisp.wayne.edu/prospective/admissions.php.
Be sure to upload the following documents to your online application:
- Personal Statement and Online Applicant Information Sheet
- Current Resume
Note: When applying to the Graduate School, please indicate the Online MLIS Program as your major on the application.
Deadline
All applications and supporting materials must be received by June 20, 2008. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Accepted students will be notified in early July 2008. Students not offered admission to the online program may be admitted to the regular MLIS program upon meeting LIS Program admission requirements.
Orientation
All online students are required to attend the LIS Program’s mandatory on-campus orientation held August 21-22, 2008. Students who do not attend orientation will not be able to register for classes until this requirement is met. Additional information regarding orientation is available at http://www.lisp.wayne.edu/prospective/orientation.php.
Technology Requirements
To attend lectures, communicate with professors and peers and complete assignments, students will use online video conferencing, e-mail, chat rooms and other Web-based technologies. Students selected for the online MLIS program must meet all technology requirements listed at http://www.lisp.wayne.edu/technology-requirements.php prior to the first day of class.
Tuition and fees
Online MLIS students will be charged the same tuition and fee rates as in-state, on-campus students. There are no out of state tuition and fee rates. For current rates, please visit http://www.lisp.wayne.edu/tuition.php.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to additional online MLIS program questions are available on our FAQ page.