MLISc / American Studies MA
(Primary Degree: American Studies): Of the 33 credits required for this MA, LIS counts 9 credits at the 600 level. Thus only 30 LIS credits for the MLISc are needed instead of 39, for a total of 63 credits for both degrees.
(Primary degree: MLISc): Of the 39 credits required for the MLISc, the Department of American Studies accepts 9 credits from the following so the MA requires 24 American Studies credits:
- LIS 612 – History of Books & Libraries
- LIS 618 – Government Documents
- LIS 685 – Traditional Literature & Oral Narration
- LIS 687 – Information Sources for Hawaiian Studies
- LIS 693V – Special Topics in Librarianship
- LIS 699V – Directed Reading and/or Research
| Primary Degree | MA | MLISc | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Studies | 33 | 30 | 63 |
| Library / Information Science | 24 | 39 | 63 |
| If obtained separately | 33 | 39 | 72 |