Study Master of (MLIS) Library and Information Studies, concentration in Archival Studies at University of Alabama in the USA, College of Communication and Information Sciences

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

With a Master of Library and Information Studies from The University of Alabama, you’ll be prepared for leadership in libraries and other information-focused environments.The concentration in Archival Studies complements the MLIS program by focusing on the theory and practice of working with archives. The curriculum provides a solid foundation for you to competently handle rare books, manuscripts, traditional records and digital media. Live, interactive classes are 100% online and taught by the same renowned faculty who teach in our main campus program. The Archival Studies concentration offers a variety of electives, allowing students to tailor their coursework to their individual career and academic goals.The MLIS program requires a minimum of 36 credit hours, including 18 credit hours of Archival Studies concentration coursework and the 9-hour C&IS elective requirement.

Which department am I in?

College of Communication and Information Sciences

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees

US$35,924.00 per year

international student fee - $100 per semester

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Tuscaloosa Campus

Tuscaloosa,

Alabama,

35487, South, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

To be considered for admission, students should have a 3.0 GPA overall for the last 60 semester hours in an undergraduate degree program.

English Language Requirements: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): The minimum score for admission to a degree program or for non-degree admission is 550 on the paper-based TOEFL or 79 on the internet-based TOEFL (iBT); International English Language Testing System (IELTS): The minimum score for admission to a degree program or for non-degree admission is 6.5; Pearson Test of English (PTE): The minimum score of admission to a degree program or for non-degree admission is 59.

Application Priority Deadline: Feb. 1 for the fall cohort; Oct. 16 for the spring cohort

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.