Designed to align with UMA’s Bachelor of Information & Library Science (ILS) program, this Early College pathway offers high school students the opportunity to learn about modern librarianship as a way to engage our wider communities, help our fellow citizens enhance their knowledge, and develop relationships with the world of information that surrounds us. This program provides practical hands on skills, experiences, and philosophies to help students become successful library professionals and will prepare them to be eligible for licensure in the state of Maine.
Early College Directed Credits
| Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|
| ILS 100: Intro to Libraries and Library Careers ($) | 3 |
| ILS 101: Foundations of Information and Library Science ($) | 3 |
| ILS 109: Information Literacy ($) | 1 |
| ENG 101: College Writing | 3 |
| ENG 102W: Intro to Literature | 3 |
| COM 1XX: (any one-level course) | 3 |
($) = This pathway has class(es) with
course specific fees not covered by the
Aspirations Tuition Waiver. Visit UMA’s Tuition and Fees webpage for current fee(s)
Related Majors and Certificates:
- Associate of Science in Information & Library Science
- Bachelor of Science in Information & Library Science
Certificates:
- Information & Library Science, Certificate
Related Careers:
- School Librarian
- Reference Librarian
- Library Director
- Archival/ Digital Librarian
- Museum Collections Manager
- Database Administrator
- Communications Outreach Coordinator
- Acquisitions & Copyright Manager