MLISc / Pacific Studies MA or Pacific Island Studies MA
(Primary degree: Pacific Islands Studies): Of the 30 credits required for this MA, LIS accepts 9 credits at the 400 and 600 levels toward the MLIS. 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, Pacific Island Studies accepts 9 credits from the following LIS courses so the MA requires only 39 LIS credits:
- LIS 618 – Government Documents
- LIS 685 – Traditional Literature & Oral Narration
- LIS 687 – Information Sources for Hawaiian Studies
- LIS 688 – Pacific Islands Information Resources
- LIS 693V – Special Topics in Librarianship (when Pacific-related)
- LIS 699V – Directed Reading and/or Research
| Primary Degree | MA | MLISc | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Island Studies | 30 | 30 | 60 |
| Library / Info Studies | 21 | 39 | 60 |
| If obtained separately | 30 | 39 | 69 |