Overview

Key facts

As one of the two American Library Association (ALA)-accredited Master of Library and Information Science programs in the Chicago area, we offer a distinct degree experience. Here, you’ll earn an MLIS degree that upholds the core values of librarianship while giving you the skills you need to succeed in an ever-changing field.

Our Chicagoland location means you’ll be studying in an information-rich setting that is full of internship, practicum and employment opportunities in the field. And, you can study for a master’s in library and information science in a format that works for you. Learn more with this Information Management from Illinois Dominican University.

Programme Structure

MLIS Concentrations and Certificates

Add a certificate to your MLIS degree in an area of study that suits your long-term career goals. We offer a wide range of concentrations in in-demand areas:

Archives and Cultural Heritage Resources and Services
Assessment
Cybersecurity Governance
Data and Knowledge Management
Digital Asset Management
Digital Curation
Digital Humanities
Digital Libraries
Health Informatics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

River Forest, United States

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) Business Information Systems View 482 other Masters in Information Technology (IT) in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

o apply to the MLIS, MSIM, or MPS program, please submit the following:

A completed online application;
A personal essay of at least 500 words that addresses your reasons for applying to our program and what you hope to gain from the experience;
Official transcripts from the institution that awarded your bachelor's degree or higher. Please request that the registrar(s) send the transcript directly to Dominican, either in paper or electronically. Applicant-submitted transcripts must be submitted in a sealed envelope, signed across the seal.
Two letters of recommendation may be provided by applicants whose GPA falls below a 2.7 on a 4.0 scale. Alternatively, applicants who fall below a 2.7 can submit scores from the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) taken within the past five years. A combined score of 297 on two portions of the GRE and a 3.5 or higher on the analytical writing section is necessary for admission. All applicants will have a maximum of three opportunities to submit test scores. If you’ve already earned a graduate degree in another field, the admission committee will consider the GPA for the advanced degree in the overall admissions process.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

20400 USD / year

≈ 20400 USD / year
Out-of-State

20400 USD / year

≈ 20400 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

20400 USD / year

≈ 20400 USD / year

Living costs

River Forest

United States

1100 - 1500 USD / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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