Overview

The role of information professionals has changed dramatically as the volume of available information has increased and technology for information search and retrieval has advanced.

In response, the Library and Information Science degree at the University of Pittsburgh was redesigned in 2019 to offer a new foundational core that features three new courses, numerous electives that allow students to tailor the degree to their career interests, and a newly created Design Methods Sequence that highlights immersive experiential learning.

Key Features

The new foundational core, based on the culture and values of librarianship and information science, will prepare students to understand the roles both information and data play in society.

These courses focus on the lifecycles of data and information, data and information in systems, and the roles of information professionals in communities. The MLIS program, accredited by the American Library Association, is responsive to the information marketplace and encourages the development of creativity, professionalism, and a proactive attitude to the needs of various clienteles in library and information service environments.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Lifecycles of Data and Information

Data and Information in Systems

The Information Professional in the Community

Identifying Information Needs of Knowledge Organizations

Implementing Solutions for Knowledge Organizations

Design Methods for Information Professionals

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-05-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pittsburgh, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

The Department of Information Culture and Data Stewardship (ICDS) seeks students with diverse educational and career backgrounds. By nature, MLIS degrees are multi-disciplinary, and the faculty welcomes applicants with bachelor’s degrees and/or advanced degrees from diverse disciplinary backgrounds.

The MLIS degree does not require specific coursework for admission nor the Graduate Record Exam (GRE).

When applying ot the MLIS program, applicants indicate their preference for either the online or the on-campus program.

The MLIS Admissions Committee makes all decisions on MLIS applicants.

Tuition Fees

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74272 USD / year

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Out-of-State

74272 USD / year

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In-State

42390 USD / year

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Living costs

Pittsburgh

United States

1148 - 1944 USD / month

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