MLIS program career pathways
Wayne State’s School of Information Sciences offers a flexible curriculum that helps customize our programs to meet your professional goals and personal interests.
Structuring your educational journey around a career pathway, or various career pathways, can be helpful when consulting your advisor and choosing elective courses that align with your future career goals.
Learn more about each of our career pathways below.
*Note: Career pathways do not appear on WSU official transcripts but are intended to help with identifying relevant coursework to support your career goals.
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Archival administration
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Children and youth services
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Community outreach and engagement
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Data analytics and information systems
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Digital content management and preservation
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Diversity, equity and inclusion (inclusive excellence)
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Health
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Human-computer interaction (HCI) and user experience (UX)
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Leadership and management
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Reference and information services
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School library media
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Technical services