African Studies, MA and Library & Information Science, MS
for the degrees of African Studies, MA and Library & Information Science, MS
This joint master’s degree includes a program of language and area studies courses leading to an interdisciplinary Master of Arts degree in African Studies as well as a program of study leading to the Master of Science in Library and Information Science. The joint degree matches area expertise with professional education, and prepares students for professional careers in all types of information organizations, including libraries.
for the degrees of African Studies, MA and Library & Information Science, MS
For additional details and requirements, refer to the unit's Graduate Programs of Study and the Graduate College Handbook.
Thesis Option
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| IS 505 | Information Organization and Access | 4 |
| IS 510 | Libraries, Information and Society | 4 |
| IS 530 | Collection Development | 4 |
| IS 590 | Advanced Topics in Information Foundations | 2 or 4 |
| LIS elective courses selected in consultation with an advisor who is a member of the iSchool faculty. (IS 591, 2 hours and IS 592, up to 4 hours, may be included) | 12-14 | |
| AFST 522 | Development of African Studies | 4 |
| African language proficiency at level of 6 semesters of course work (includes Arabic) NOTE: Hours for language can't be applied toward degree requirements, but is included in the calculation of the GPA. | ||
| Elective courses from the approved African Studies course list selected in consultation with an advisor who is a member of the African Studies faculty (coursework must be from 3 different disciplines; 8 hours must be at the 500-level, excluding AFST 550 and AFST 599; Maximum 4 hours of AFST 550 may be used) Electives and thesis must total at least 24 hours. | 16-24 | |
| AFST 599 | Thesis Research | 8 |
| Total Hours | 56 | |
Other Requirements
| Other requirements may overlap |
| Minimum 500-level Hours Required Overall: 24 |
| Minimum GPA: 3.25 |
Non-Thesis Option
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| IS 505 | Information Organization and Access | 4 |
| IS 510 | Libraries, Information and Society | 4 |
| IS 530 | Collection Development | 4 |
| IS 590 | Advanced Topics in Information Foundations | 2 or 4 |
| LIS elective courses selected in consultation with an advisor who is a member of the iSchool faculty. (IS 591, 2 hours and IS 592, up to 4 hours, may be included) | 12-14 | |
| AFST 522 | Development of African Studies | 4 |
| African language proficiency at level of 6 semesters of course work (includes Arabic) NOTE: Hours for language can't be applied toward degree requirements, but is included in the calculation of the GPA. | ||
| Elective courses from the approved African Studies course list selected in consultation with an advisor who is a member of the African Studies faculty (coursework must be from 3 different disciplines; 8 hours must be at the 500-level, excluding AFST 550 and AFST 599; Maximum 4 hours of AFST 550 may be used) Electives and thesis must total at least 24 hours. | 24 | |
| Total Hours | 56 | |
Other Requirements
| Other requirements may overlap | |
| Minimum 500-level Hours Required Overall: | 24 |
| Minimum GPA: | 3.25 |
for the degrees of African Studies, MA and Library & Information Science, MS
School of Information Sciences
Dean: Eunice Santos
Program Contact: Katrina Hagler
School of Information Sciences website
iSchool faculty
501 East Daniel Street, Champaign, IL 61820-6211
(217) 244-3432, (800) 982-0914 (within the US)
iSchool email
Center for African Studies
Director: Teresa Barnes
Center for African Studies website
210 International Studies Building, 910 South Fifth Street, Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 333-6335, fax: (217) 244-2429
Center for African Studies Overview of Admissions & Requirements
Center for African Studies email
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences website