Curriculum

Students complete a total of 57 credits rather than the 66 credits required if both degrees are pursued separately.

All M.A./M.L.S. students will complete curriculum requirements for each degree with four courses (12 credits) applying to both programs. These exchange courses include:

  • GOV 205: Modern Political Research
  • GOV Elective
  • LIS 251: Information Sources in the Social Sciences
  • LIS 265: Online Database Searching and Services

Admission Requirements
Students must meet the requirements of admissions to both the Master of Arts in Government and Politics and the Master of Library Science programs as set forth in their respective sections of this bulletin.