Overview

The 21st century workforce must be information-savvy, understanding not only the how, what, where, when and why of technology and data but how to apply that knowledge.

With opportunities to focus on digital information, law, public librarianship, academic librarianship, and culture, you're preparing for a career in libraries, museums, archives, government and business information centers.

The curriculum of the Library and Information Science - Accelerated Master's Program at The University of Arizona reflects the diversity of library and information environments, covering an array of professional perspectives—from archival studies to digital curation, from public librarianship to legal information, and from health informatics to academic librarianship—positioning graduates for a wide range of fascinating and important careers.

Career Outcomes

MLIS graduates are ready to excel in positions including:

Public, school, academic, health science or legal librarian
Library manager
Health information specialist
Media specialist
Research analyst
Researcher
Data analyst
Metadata analyst
Archivist
Copyright specialist
Curatorial specialist
Digital curator
Digital repository specialist
Digital services manager
Geospatial specialist
Information architect
Information officer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Library and Information Services

Research Methods for Library and Information Professionals

Organization of Information

Information Environments from Non-Dominant Perspectives

Documenting Diverse Cultures and Communities

Social Justice in Information Services

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

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Online Campus:

Fall Semester: March 30
Spring Semester: October 30
Summer Term: March 1

Language

English

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Credits

37 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Tucson, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.3

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General requirements

Completion of a minimum of 75 undergraduate credit hours will be required at the time of application; a minimum of 90 undergraduate credit hours will be required at the time of entry into the AMP.

A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3 on a minimum of 12 units of undergraduate UA.

Completion of at least 12 earned undergraduate credits in their major at the University of Arizona’s main campus.

Completion or near completion of general education requirements.

Submission of a graduate application and payment of a graduate application fee.

Demonstration of the maturity necessary for success in an accelerated, highly competitive program.

Expectation to complete the undergraduate degree within four years. The undergraduate degree requirements must be completed before the student is eligible to have the Master’s degree awarded.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

23400 USD / year

≈ 23400 USD / year
Out-of-State

23400 USD / year

≈ 23400 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

12700 USD / year

≈ 12700 USD / year

Living costs

Tucson

United States

830 - 1140 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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