Students in this joint program will earn both the Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) and Master of Arts (MA) in History degrees. Graduates of the program will subsequently increase their job market potential and be prepared to enter a new workforce that is able to appraise and describe historical records, create websites and preserve electronic documents.

All MLIS courses are offered online, and history courses are offered both online and at our campus in the heart of Detroit's cultural center. We are now accepting applications for a fully online MLIS/MA degree, which makes earning a joint degree more convenient and accessible than ever.

Students interested in the archival field may also elect to complete the Archival Administration Graduate Certificate in conjunction with the joint degree program. To earn this certificate, students are required to complete two additional courses (6 credits) for a total of 59 credits.

Melissa Moore, MLIS/MA student

"I chose the dual online MLIS/MA program because having all online classes allows me to balance my classes with work, participating in student organizations, family and free time. Getting a dual degree means I save time and money and it gives me more career options than I would have with only one. I am obtaining invaluable research and project management skills that a traditional history degree doesn't always provide and I am gaining a unique perspective on the needs of a library user."

Requirements

Applicants to this 53 credit-hour program must be admitted to both the School of Information Sciences and Department of History master's degree programs. Candidates must complete the required courses for both programs in order to graduate.