NEW Accelerated Degree Program (4+1) 

Want to get a head start on pursuing your Master of Library Science Degree while completing your bachelor’s degree?

If you answered “yes,” then you need to check out this new program.

The Accelerated Degree Program (4+1): Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies to Master of Library Science Degree provides selected highest quality students in Interdisciplinary Studies with the opportunity to take some graduate level library science classes while completing their bachelor’s degree. Students can take their undergraduate classes both in-person or fully online before starting fully online for the Master's program.

Admission Requirements

Students must have a minimum overall undergraduate GPA of 3.3; and must apply for admission during the second semester of their junior year (or after completing 75 credit hours.)

Curriculum Requirements

Up to twelve (12) hours of graduate credit may be shared between the graduate and the undergraduate degree. These shared hours must be at the 700 level and students must pass these hours with a B or better. The available SLIM classes are: 701—Foundations of Library and Information Science, 702—Information-seeking Behavior and Reference Services, 704—Organization of Information, and 705—Management of Information Organizations.

Transfer credits

Our Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies offers a high flexibility towards degree requirements regarding transfer credits from other institutions. Your Interdisciplinary Studies academic advisor will work with you and any accrued credits you have, to create a degree plan that best fits you.

Academic Advising

Students in this program will be advised by an Interdisciplinary Studies academic advisor, and an MLS academic advisor will coordinate students’ progress while they are in their undergraduate program. After they have completed their undergraduate degree, the MLS advisor will be their sole advisor.

About the SLIM Program

Emporia State University’s School of Library and Information Management (SLIM) has a long history of preparing students for work in library and information science fields since 1902. SLIM is the oldest library school west of the Mississippi, and the MLS is accredited by the American Library Association.

A graduate degree in Library and Information Management complements previous education, offers prospects for increased earnings and provides flexible skills for the future.