Master in Library & Information Science
Sample Schedule

Year 1

Fall Semester (7-10 credits)
LIS 601 Introduction to Reference & Information Services (3)
LIS 691 Masters Seminar (1)
Elective (3)
Elective (3)
Spring Semester (9 credits)
Core-eligible course (3)
Core-eligible course (3)
Elective or internship (3)

Year 2

Fall Semester (6-12 credits)
Core-eligible course (3)
Core-eligible course (3)
Elective or internship (3)
Elective or internship (3)
Spring Semester (6-12 credits)
Core-eligible course (3)
Core-eligible course (3)
Elective or internship (3)
Elective or internship (3)

Year 3

Fall Semester (6-12 credits)
Core-eligible course (3)
Core-eligible course (3)
Elective or internship (3)
Elective or internship (3)
Spring Semester (vary)
LIS 692 Masters Seminar (2) Any remaining core-eligible course(s)

Notes:

  1. Please be aware that the Program is unable to provide remote access to each semester's complete course roster, thus a rotating selection of courses is available each semester in order to maximize our limited distance education resources. As such, neighbor island students are advised to enroll in courses that satisfy program requirements when they are offered in synchronous or asynchronous online formats, as the courses may not be available again for several semesters. Because of these limitations, it may take Neighbor Island students longer to complete the MLISc degree program than if they were on-site students.
  2. Students must take one core-eligible course for Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) 1-6; please view website for course options and more about SLOs: https://www.hawaii.edu/lis/programs/mlisc-degree/. Depending on their pathway, students will have room for 4-6 electives, including internships. Students must take LIS 691 Masters Seminar I in their first semester and LIS 692 Masters Seminar II in their exiting semester.
  3. Specific pathway schedules
    1. Academic Librarianship Pathway
    2. Archives Pathway
    3. Asian Studies Librarianship Pathway
    4. General Librarianship Pathway
    5. Public Librarianship Pathway
    6. School Library Media Pathway