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Syracuse University’s School of Information Studies (iSchool) is dedicated to promoting the power of information; the on-campus MSLIS program, for instance, has earned high rankings from U.S. News & World Report.
The Syracuse University MSLIS program — now also offered online since 2017 — has been accredited by the American Library Association (ALA) since 1928.
Earn an MSLIS online in as few as 18 months.
Syracuse University’s School of Information Studies (iSchool) is a leader in the information field, with career-focused curricula, personalized career support, and global experiences. At the intersection of business, technology, and society, the iSchool prepares learners to exceed expectations in the digital information age.
Tuition and fees are subject to change and may increase each academic year. Tuition does not include student fees, technology platform licensing, or support services. Learners are also responsible for travel and accommodation costs related to any in-person immersions or residentials.
Technology and services powered by 2U, Inc., the parent company of edX.
Librarians provide essential services to connect diverse communities across the globe and protect the freedom of information. MSLIS learners learn to advance equity and promote justice through the lens of technology and access to information, and quickly become exemplary leaders. Align your coursework to your professional goals with one or more of the following professional pathways:
Ensure equal access to library and information services by providing information literacy training, instructions, references, collection management, and outreach to diverse communities.
Master digital data systems, metadata theory and practices, programming and markup languages, and data services, and enrich the life of your community.
Organize and manage information and knowledge of all types, formats, and forms to achieve your goals and actualize your values.
Facilitate lifelong learning and build relationships with parents, caregivers, and teachers through networking and marketing strategies.
Optimize digital information systems in libraries and other organizations to make data and metadata findable, accessible, interoperable, and usable for daily tasks and operations.
Develop skills and knowledge in research methods and data science to detect emerging market trends or collect critical information to reveal critical insights for your library’s long-term success.
Prospective learners interested in this program can choose from four cohort start dates. GRE scores are not required; however, if an applicant believes their scores will support their application, they are encouraged to submit them. To complete an application, you will need to submit:
Résumé
Transcripts
Letters of recommendation
Personal statement
Application fee
TOEFL scores (if applicable)