Library and Information Science - School of Arts and Sciences - Catholic University, Washington, DC

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Web Name: Library and Information Science - School of Arts and Sciences - Catholic University, Washington, DC

WebSite: http://lis.cua.edu

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Explore Library and Information Science Ranked Top 10 for Job Placement and Average Salaries and #4 by College Choice Learn More Abundant Opportunities to Build Your Career The Catholic University of America Library and Information Science community connects emerging information professionals with innovative leaders in the information field. Our students apply classroom concepts in real-world applications and are equipped with the skills needed to succeed as professional leaders. Through our strong ethical training and work with local Catholic organizations, our students graduate committed to service and the philosophy, principles and legal and ethical responsibilities of the field.The program offered by the Department of Library and Information Science is structured around a foundation of four core courses that all students take. Students do not formally declare majors; they may choose to concentrate their studies in a pre-designed course of study or work with their faculty advisor to develop their own course of study.Core CoursesLSC 551: Organization of InformationLSC 553: Information Sources and ServicesLSC 555: Information Systems in Libraries and Information CentersLSC 557: The Information Professions in Society M.S.L.I.S. Program The M.S.L.I.S. degree is highly relevant in today's information-intensive world. Our graduates assist users and organizations in finding information, making sense of information, and using information to support decision making. Learn More Joint Programs Joint-degree programs provide students with the opportunity to combine work in two disciplines in order to acquire competence in specialized areas of library and information science. Learn More Courses for Undergraduates Library and Information Science focuses on data, information and knowledge and their use to improve people s lives and the betterment of human society. Learn More Continuing Education The continuing education program is designed to offer librarians, archivists, and information specialists the opportunity to update and expand their professional competencies and skills. Learn More As the only library and information science master's degree in Washington, D.C., our program offers hands-on experience in courses and practicums at some of the world's leading institutions. The D.C. Advantage Our location in D.C., the world s information capital, provides unmatched opportunities. We have strong partnerships with local institutions, including the Library of Congress, the Smithsonian Institution, federal agencies like the Department of Justice and the National Institutes of Health, among others. Our students learn and gain practical experience in leading information centers throughout the D.C. metropolitan area. Learn about the D.C. advantage Our Alumni Our alumni can be found working in all kinds of institutions. Learn more about where a degree from our program can take you. Read about our alumni

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