University of North Texas

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.S.-Master of Science Library and Information Sciences, Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy Information Science

Program Description:

The University of North Texas Department of Library and Information Sciences prepares graduates for significant roles in the information age.
They offer a graduate program leading to the Master of Science with majors in information science and library science. In addition, the department administers an interdisciplinary doctoral program leading to the Doctor of Philosophy with a major in information science.
The department's mission is to provide resources, research and service for education; provide leadership to the library and information community; and prepare information professionals of the highest quality to serve the state, the region and the global community.
The goals of the department are to:

prepare information professionals who demonstrate excellence in leadership, service, research and education in a technology-driven environment;
advance and contribute to leading-edge research and scholarship;
contribute to professional, academic, and public interests through consulting, continuing education and leadership; and
provide high quality distributed learning opportunities while maintaining a high-quality residential experience.

Accreditation:

The Master of Science degree program is accredited by the American Library Association

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Format: Both

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Extensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Midsize City

Size & Settings: 20,000 and above