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History and Philosophy of Science (MA) and Master of Library Science

This program meets the growing demand for information professionals with a scientific academic specialty and prepares students for a variety of positions in library, research and archival settings. The program consists of a minimum of 51 credit hours for both degrees. Students must apply for admission to the master's programs of both the School of Library and Information Science and the Department of History and Philosophy of Science. Admissions criteria for both departments must be established and the two degrees must be awarded simultaneously.

In addition to the SLIS S401 pre-requisite, students must complete:

  1. The MLS Foundation courses (15 credit hours)
  2. Other required SLIS courses (9 cr.): S581 (L516) - Archives and Records Management or S584 (L586) - Manuscripts, S523 (L624) - Science and Technology Information and S605 (L596) - Internship in Library and Information Science.
  3. SLIS elective courses to bring the total of SLIS credit hours completed to 30.
A minimum of 21 credit hours is required in the Department of History and Philosophy of Science for the Master of Arts degree. For specific requirements, see the IU Graduate School Bulletin.

See: History and Philosophy of Science Department

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Note on Tuition Costs:

Students in SLIS dual-degree programs may find variance in their tuition charges. There is not a standardized method of coding students in dual-degree programs. The School of Library and Information Science, the University Graduate School, the Law School, the School of Music, the School of Public and Environmental Affairs, the School of Journalism, and other academic units each charge different graduate tuition rates per credit hour. You will be coded in one school. If, as you near the half-way point in your dual degree program, you will contact either school (SLIS or your other unit), we can arrange to change your coding so that they second half of your degree will be charged at the other unit's tuition rate. Check with the Recorder of either school if you have questions.
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