Knowledge of use of basic applications, including word processing, databases, and spreadsheet. Possession of and ability to use email accounts, including addressing, domain names, forwarding, attachments, netiquette, etc. Field Experience and practical work experience in a library or other information center significantly complements the intellectual and theoretical focus of traditional course work. Students are encouraged to include in the graduate curriculum a practicum or field experience at a library, archives, or information center. Students pursue the degrees simultaneously.
Students pursue the degrees simultaneously.
A comprehensive oral examination, administered by a three-member committee representing both disciplines, is given after satisfactory completion of the course work and thesis. In Fall 2001, SLIS will be changing its program requirements for the A License Supplemental Endorsement of School Library Media Specialists in Mississippi. The change reduces the program credits from 28 to 18, which is the norm for supplemental endorsements in the state. Shortening the program will allow it to be consistent in length with A License supplemental endorsement programs in other subject areas and will contribute to alleviating the extreme shortage of school library media specialists in Mississippi. The changes will allow more flexibility for the students by providing for a range of elective choices, and eliminating the methods course requirement.