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 requirements.
Program Requirements:
Please see our checksheets for the different program requirements.
- Bachelor of Science (PDF) or (HTML)
- Associate of Science (PDF) or (HTML)
- Certificate (PDF) or (HTML)
Course Delivery:
ILS courses are taught asynchronously via the Internet, some video instruction, and computer teleconferencing. Contact between faculty and students is maintained via e-mail and toll-free telephone service. Non-library courses can be completed at regionally accredited colleges and universities of the students' choice or through UMA.
This distance education option includes national and international delivery via asynchronous technologies & computer, e-mail account, and access to Internet required.
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