Academics

Rapid changes in technology and society have made Library and Information Science one of today’s fastest-growing and most exciting careers. Libraries are no longer places to store and access paper-based materials — they are now electronic information centers, managed and staffed by well-educated, technologically sophisticated information professionals.

You can prepare for these opportunities by earning your Master of Science (MS) at St. John’s University. This acclaimed graduate degree program gives you the knowledge, skills and experience needed for success in any institutional setting—including education, consulting, finance, government, hospitals, law firms and pharmaceutical companies, among others.

Convenient, flexible and affordable, the MS program is ideal for professionals who balance their studies with work and family responsibilities. Fully accredited by the American Library Association (ALA), the program is offered through the Division of Library and Information Science (DLIS) — part of St. John’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the University’s oldest division.

Courses are available at St. John’s campuses in Queens and Manhattan; in Oakdale, NY; and online through the University’s Division of Online Learning. Students have a variety of degree/certificate options: specialized concentrations, dual degree and Advanced Certificate program offered through DLIS.