Submission of Program
Specific Documentation Requirements
With the exception of TOEFL and GRE scores, all program specific documentation requirements should be sent directly
to the graduate program.
If required, official TOEFL and GRE scores should be sent to the Graduate Admissions Office. Please note that GRE scores may be required by the graduate program (see above) or by the Graduate Division (more info.) |
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Founded in 1965, the Library and Information Science (LIS)
Program at the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa (UHM) prepares
professionals for work in libraries and other types of information-handling
agencies. The program offers a master's degree in library
and information science (MLISc) and a certificate in advanced
library and information science. In addition, the program
participates in an interdisciplinary PhD program in communication
and information sciences.
The ambiance of the program is characterized by an atmosphere
of cooperation among students and faculty. Teaching and learning
methods used in the LIS program are participatory in style.
Group projects and peer learning optimize educational opportunities.
The program's spacious, modern and attractive facilities are
located in the Hamilton Library, the university's research
library. The library's extensive collection, including its
LIS collection, is used by LIS students for course work, internships
and research. The common study area is conveniently located
near classrooms, seminar rooms, faculty and administrative
offices, computer labs, kitchen facilities, and social gathering
places.
MLISc Program
The MLISc degree program was first accredited by the American
Library Association in 1967 and was most recently reaccredited
in 1999. The curriculum is subject to continuous review and
modification, and every effort is made in academic advising
to ensure that students plan programs of study suited to their
individual goals.
- Distance Education
The MLISc program utilizes the Hawai'i Interactive Television
System (HITS) to deliver courses to neighbor islands. LIS
has been one of the pioneers on the UHM campus in using
this innovative instructional delivery system. LIS currently
offers approximately 35 percent of its courses through HITS.
At least two courses are available through HITS each fall,
spring and summer.
- Summers-Only Program
A summers-only MLISc program is available to students who
are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Due to federal
regulations, this program is not open to international students.
There are four sessions in the summer, each lasting three
weeks. Only one course may be taken in each three-week session.
In addition, two six-week courses are offered each summer
through HITS to the neighbor islands. Students may take
two six-week courses simultaneously. The LIS program makes
every effort to ensure a balanced selection of courses during
the summers.
School Library Media Specialist Certification
The LIS program recommends graduates to the State of Hawai'i
Department of Education (DOE) for certification as school
library media specialists. To be eligible, graduates must
meet the MLISc degree program requirements and the course
requirements approved for certification by the DOE. The guidelines
of the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
(NCATE) are used in conducting periodic reviews of the program.
A student who enters the LIS program to earn this certification
must have completed a state-approved teacher education program.
For more specific and current information on prerequisites
and required as well as recommended LIS courses, check the
program's Web site or contact the LIS
program chair.
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