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CERTIFICATE OF GRADUATE STUDY
School of Library and Information Science

The School of Library and Information Science offers courses that use live televised instruction, videotaped instruction as well as computer based technologies, that benefit degree-seeking students as well as professionals in the field of library information science. These courses are open to degree seeking students. The program prepares professionals to work in school, public, and academics, legal, health, and business libraries and information centers.

The Certificate of Graduate Study in Library and Information Science is tailored to complement the Master of Library and Information Science program by providing post-Master's degree instruction designed to enhance the student's career opportunities in his or her chosen area of specialization. Completion of the Certificate of Graduate Study in Library and Information Science will acknowledge to the prospective employer the student's additional preparation for specific job responsibilities.

Employers often seak students who have specialization-related course work in areas such as library administration, information science, technical services, information and records management, or information systems design. Students planning careers in school library media may choose to enroll in the certificate program to complete state certification requirements. In some areas of specialization, all course work will be taken within the School of Library and Information Science. In others, there will be an interdisciplinary educational approach in which the student may enroll in elective courses in other units of the University, such as computer science, business administration, or education.


Admissions Requirements

	For admission to The Graduate School, a baccalaureate or higher degree from a college or university accredited by a regional accrediting agency is normally required. Applicants must have earned a baccalaureate or higher degree from a regional accrediting agency. Applicants should submit a complete application packet including official transcripts of college academic work, letters of recommendation, and official scores. The Graduate Bulletin and Admission Application are available on-line. In addition to the above, applicants should submit the supplemental information. Admission to the School of Library and Information Science is selective and is based on the faculty’s assessment of the applicant’s aptitude for graduate study and potential contribution to the profession. SLIS takes a holistic approach to the admissions process. Consequently, an applicant’s entire file is taken into consideration before an admission decision is made.

Degree Requirements

	For the Certificate of Graduate Study in LIS, an approved program of 18 semester hours of required and elective graduate course work must be completed with a minimum grade point ratio of 3.0 on all courses. An internship of at least 3 credit hours is required.

Courses

	Required Courses (SLIS) Credit hours vary.

	**701	Introduction to Library, Information and Media Professions. **Must be taken in your first semester.
	702	Introduction to the Organization of Information and Materials.
	703	Introduction to Information Sources and Services.
	704	Introduction to the Management of Libraries, Media Centers, and Information Agencies.
	705	Introduction to Research in Library and Information Science.
	706	Introduction to Information Technologies.


Elective Courses

Development of Libraries, Printing and Publishing

	710	History of Information Organizations and Technologies.
	715	Printing.
	716	Introduction to Bibliography and Textual Studies [ = ENGL 776]
	719	Preservation Planning and Administration.

Library and Information Organizations

	720	School Library Media Program Development.
	721	Seminar in School Media Programs.
	722	Libraries in Correctional Institutions.
	723	Libraries in Institutions for Ill or Severely Disabled Persons.
	724	Special Libraries.
	725	Digital Libraries.
	728	Public Library Systems.
	729	Academic Libraries.

Technical Services

	730	Cataloging Information Materials.
	731	Subject Analysis and Classification.
	732	Indexing and Abstracting.
	733	Serials.
	734	Government Information Sources.
	738	Seminar in Technical Services.

Information Services and Sources

	740	Online Information Services.
	741	Educational Services in Libraries.
	745	Social Science Information Services.
	744	Music Libraries and Information Services.
	746	Humanities Information Services.
	747	Science and Technology Information Services.
	748	Business Information Sources and Services.
	749	Health Sciences Information Resources.
	750	Information and Records Management.

Services to Special Groups

	751	Libraries, Literacy, and Literature.
	752	Libraries Serving Special Populations.
	753	Seminar in Information Services.
	754	Library Programming for Children and Young Adults.
	755	Popular Materials and Programming for Adults.
	756	Children's Materials.
	757	Young Adult Materials.
	759	Materials for Early Childhood.

Administration and Planning of Libraries

	761	Audiovisual and Information Technology Management.
	765	Planning Library Facilities.
	766	Collection Development and Acquisitions.
	767	Management of Public Library Youth Services.
	768	Problems in Library Administration.

Information Science

	726	Knowledge Management for Library and Information Professionals.
	770	Design and Management of Databases.
	775	Practicum in Organizing and Managing Web Resources.
	776	Web Technologies for Information Specialists.
	778	Seminar in Information Science.
	780	Information Networks.
	787	Seminar in Automated Information Systems.

General Courses

	794	Internship in Library and Information Science.
	796	Independent Study in Library and Information Science.
	797	Selected Topics in Librarianship and Information Services.
	798	Specialist Project Preparation.


Tuition

	Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice and vary for different programs. Current tuition and fee information is available from the Office of the Bursar.

More Information

	Visit the program website: http://www.libsci.sc.edu/fstudents/index.htm Extended Campus (EC) staff are available to assist you in your area of South Carolina. You can also contact a student services coordinator in the University Instructional Services (UIS) office.

Educator Recertification

	For information about educator recertification pertaining to the above courses or program, contact the SC Department of Education, Teacher Certification Office, 3700 Forest Drive, Suite 500, Columbia, SC 29204, or telephone toll free 877-885-5280.

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