Overview

Courses in knowledge organization theory, design thinking, and information ethics create a framework and academic foundation on which you can build throughout your career.

Electives give you the flexibility to explore your interests more deeply or study a subject completely new to you. Take your understanding deeper through an independent study or Directed Fieldwork by designing learning outcomes specific to your professional goals.

Outcomes

As a student in the iSchool's Library and Information Science program at the University of Washington, you will gain:

An integrated understanding of information concepts, theories, processes, models and research with a focus on the needs of people who use the information services, systems and resources, and the technology that supports them.
An appreciation of the varied roles, contexts and settings in which information work occurs and their interrelationships.
Awareness of important and trending information issues and the ability to discuss the social impact of these trends.
Professional skills and experiences important for entry-level positions, and a deeper understanding that will take your career to the next level.
The ability to be an innovative and strategic thinker in solving contemporary information problems.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Information Behavior
Design Methods for Librarianship
Concepts, Services, and Issues for Information Professionals
Organization of Information and Resources
Research, Assessment and Design
Management of Information Organizations

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-03 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-22 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

63 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Seattle, United States

Disciplines

Library Science View 188 other Masters in Library Science in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A four-year baccalaureate degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or its equivalent from a foreign institution.
A minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 for the last 90 graded quarter credits or 60 graded semester credits.
Transcript(s) from each prior degree-awarding school attended.
Letters of Recommendation
English Language Proficiency
Statement of Purpose
Resume

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

30272 USD / year

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Out-of-State

30272 USD / year

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Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

30272 USD / year

≈ 30272 USD / year

Living costs

Seattle

United States

1480 - 2580 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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