LIS Associate of Science Program
Goals:
This program prepares individuals for immediate entry into positions which support library and information service professionals; to upgrade skills of staff who are presently working in school, public, academic, and special libraries and in other information intensive positions and organizations. The program will prepare students for a career as a library and information services assistant. Students will examine policies and issues related to libraries, library careers, and the library profession. For further information, see From College to Career in Library and Information Services.
Degree Requirements:
The Associate of Science is 64 hours of credit work to include the following:
Program Requirements :
English and Communications: ENG 101, and COM 101, 102, 104
Fine Arts: 3 credit hours from ARH 105, 106; DRA 265, 280, INT 129, MUS 123, 160, 180, 333, or 334
Humanities: 3 credit hours from ENG 102, 202, 203, 250, 251, any HTY course, any HUM course, PHI 103, 135, 136,
or WST 101
Mathematics: MAT 100 (or higher)
Sciences: any 4 credit laboratory science
Social Sciences: PSY 100 and 308 or SOC 101 and 360
Business: BUA 223
Computer Sciences CIS 100 (or higher)
Library Information and Services: LIB 100, 101, 150, 175, 225, 250, and 299
One specialty course, selected from:
LIB 201 Library Materials for the Young Adult
LIB 202 Library Materials for Children
LIB 203 Survey of Allied Health Resources
LIB 204 Survey of Business Resources
Electives: 9 credits
At the bottom of this page, you will find a checksheet of required courses, readable with the use of Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Course delivery:
The program's major courses (LIB) consist of pre-recorded lectures on video, an internet website, textbook, and a manual that includes a description of the class, profile of the instructor, handouts, syllabus, and assignments. The course materials will be mailed to each student at the beginning of the semester. Students will watch the assigned lectures and do the assignments. A computer forum will be used to discuss issues. These class discussions will be an important part of the class. Assignments and specific questions will be sent directly to the instructor.
Students will take non-LIB courses that meet the requirements of the program at local accredited colleges, on ITV, or online universities, then transfering the credits to UMA. Anyone working toward the degree must take a minimum of 20 library credit hours through UMA in order to qualify for the degree. It is possible to select individual courses for professional development without enrolling in the program.
This distance education option includes national and international delivery via asynchronous technologies & computer, e-mail account, and access to Internet required. By special exception, students pay in-state tuition for all courses with an LIB prefix.
Costs:
See UMA's Tuition and Fees page for current tuition costs.
Application and Registration:
Students may apply and register by contacting the UMA Office of Admissions,
1-877-UMA-1234 (In Maine) or 1-800-958-9936 (Nationwide).
Checksheet for Associate of Science in Library and Information Services