MLISc / American Studies MA
(Primary Degree: American Studies): Of the 30 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 60 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 21 American Studies credits:
- LIS 612 – History of Information
- LIS 631 – Introduction to Hawaiʻi and Pacific Librarianship
- LIS 635 – Traditional Literature & Oral Narration
- LIS 648 – Government Documents
- LIS 693V – Special Topics in Librarianship
- LIS 699V – Directed Reading and/or Research
| Primary Degree | MA | MLISc | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Studies | 30 | 30 | 60 |
| Library / Information Science | 21 | 39 | 60 |
| If obtained separately | 30 | 39 | 69 |