Plan of Study

As you continue to the end of your undergraduate requirements, you and your program advisor will collaborate on a plan for your senior year. For a full list of the undergraduate plan of study for the Library and Information Science BS, please visit the undergrad page. Below you will find a breakdown of what your senior year will look like in the Accelerated Master’s program. To see a full list of the graduate requirements, visit the MLIS page.

Senior First Semester

Select 1 course:

Select 1 course:

Senior Second Semester

Select 1 course not taken during the first semester:

Admission Requirements

To participate in the Library and Information Sciences Accelerated Master’s program, you will first need to enroll in Library and Information Sciences BS program. Once you’re admitted, you and your advisor can map out a plan and schedule your transition into the Accelerated Master’s program.

The following is required from all undergraduate applicants:

• Application for Undergraduate Admission
• $45 non-refundable application fee
• An official high school transcript for freshman (high school) applicants OR official transcripts from all institutions attended after high school for transfer applicants
• Submission of ACT or SAT scores for freshman (high school) applicants
• Documentation of two doses of measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) immunization. Upload a copy of your proof of immunization.

Students should be mindful of admission deadlines. For a full list of admission requirements, see the University Admission Policies.

Program Academic Policies and Requirements:

• Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 and be in good academic standing to transfer into the School of Library and Information Science.
• Students must earn a grade of C or higher in all library science courses.
• Student must also earn a minor in another field of study is recommended.

The University of Southern Mississippi is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools of Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). That means you can expect a program with the highest standards and quality.