Admissions

The Master of Library and Information Science degree prepares students to be leaders in the evolving fields of librarianship and information professions. You can tailor coursework to your interests by choosing from many course options — or make your own path with our concentrations, cluster areas and pathways — and a culminating experience that prepares you for your next step. And you can take all of your classes completely online. Learn more about this program's application requirements.

The School Library Media K-12 program provides the focus and adherence to ALA, CAEP, and Ohio Department of Education standards for those interested in pursuing a career in K-12 School Librarianship. Learn more about this program's application requirements.

The Master of Science in Health Informatics focuses on how information is captured, transmitted and used in the continuum of healthcare delivery. Learn more about this program's application requirements.

The Master of Science in Knowledge Management focuses on methods for capturing and making knowledge an asset for organizations. Learn more about this program's application requirements.

The Master of Science in User Experience addresses the structural, informational, psychological and emotional aspects of what makes a successful user interface, whether it’s web, mobile, tablet or any other device. Learn more about this program's application requirements.

Kent State allows master's students to work on two degrees concurrently, and undergraduates can pursue early admission to a master's program. The following are approved for students in the School of Information:

• Master of Library and Information Science and Master of Business Administration (M.L.I.S./M.B.A.)
• Master of Library and Information Science and Master of Education, plus School Library Media licensure
• Master of Science in Health Informatics, Knowledge Management or User Experience (M.L.I.S./M.S.) -- These options are considered “informal,” but are available.  Contact the iSchool Office at ischool@kent.edu or 330-672-2782 if you are interested in this option that allows students to share credits between two master's degrees.
• Combined Bachelor's-Master's Degree – Students can take up to nine credit hours of graduate level courses in their senior year of undergraduate study, counting the courses toward both their undergraduate degree as well as their graduate degree. 

The School is part of an interdisciplinary Ph.D. program in the College of Communication and Information. Curriculum begins with core courses in communication and information and then becomes more specialized. You have the opportunity to create your own combination of courses based on your master’s degree background and research interests from across the College, drawing on the strengths of all faculty and schools. Visit the CCI Ph.D. site for more information.

The Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics or Graduate Certificate in Knowledge Management can help individuals who already hold a bachelor's degree to make a shift in their careers or add to their skills. Both certificates require 18 credit hours of coursework.