PROGRAMS
PROGRAMS
Master of Library Science, School Library Media Specialist
MLS/MA Programs
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MLS/MA Programs
MLS/MA Programs
MLS/MA Programs offer academic pathways toward earning an MLS and a subject Master's degree with a significant reduction in total required credits, based on the interdisciplinary nature of the MLS in relation to partner MA programs. In addition to academic librarianship, which often requires two Master's degrees, these programs benefit students who are pursuing careers in archives, art librarianship, museum work, digital humanities, publishing, audio/visual archives and librarianship, urban librarianship, and public or government information work.
MLS/MA in Art History
MLS/MA in Art History
MLS/MA in Library Science and Art History
MLS/MA in Library Science and Art History
54 graduate credits – Library Science and Art History – MLS/MA
This program offers students the opportunity to develop skills in the methodologies of library science, information studies, and art history. Graduates will be well suited for professional careers in academic libraries, research libraries, archives, museums, galleries, auction houses, publishing, and teaching. The dual degree program will also prepare students for careers involving information management in art and cultural heritage organizations, and for admission into PhD programs in either Art History or Information Studies. The 54-credit program can be completed in three years of full-time study. Students should consult advisors in either department in selecting courses relevant to their research and career goals. Students are also strongly encouraged to consider internships at museums, art studios, libraries, and cultural heritage organizations, for which course credit can be awarded.
Required MLS/ MA coursework
Required MLS/ MA coursework
Students will complete the following components, totaling 54 credits:
QCSIS, required core courses (12 credits):
INFO 7000: Fundamentals of Library and Information Science
INFO 7001: The Technology of Information
INFO 7002: Information Sources and Service: General
INFO 7003: Information Organization
Capstone Research Project (3 credits) (toward the end of the program):
QCSIS, electives (12 credits):
Any other four INFO graduate courses (in consultation with the Graduate Advisor for MLS/MA)
One required ARTH course (3 credits):
ARTH 740. Methods Colloquium or undergraduate equivalent (3 cr.)
Seven ARTH electives (21 credits):
Students must pass at least one course in three of five broad areas: Ancient, Medieval, Renaissance-Baroque, Modern-Contemporary, Asia Americas. These areas reflect faculty expertise and regularly offered courses in the department. Two courses must be seminars. Students may opt to take two graduate courses (6 cr.) in allied disciplines such as History, Literature, and Media Studies with the approval of the Art History Graduate advisor.
ARTH 740. Methods Colloquium or undergraduate equivalent (3 cr.)
Capstone Research Project (3 credits) (toward the end of the program):
ARTH 790. Thesis
MLS/MA in English
MLS/MA in English
MLS/MA in Library Science and Art History
MLS/MA in Library Science and Art History
54 graduate credits – Library Science and English – MLS/MA
This program offers students the opportunity to develop skills in the methodologies of library science, information studies, and English, including American, British, and global literatures and a wide range of fields, forms, and theories. Graduates will be well suited for professional careers in academic and research libraries, public humanities, and public or private archives, and for admission into PhD programs in English or Information Studies. The 54-credit program can be completed in three years of full-time study. Students should consult advisors in either department in selecting courses relevant to their research and career goals. Students are also strongly encouraged to consider internships at local archives, libraries, museums, and arts organizations, for which course credit can be awarded. Toward the end of the program, students will undertake a six-credit final thesis or project, under the advisement of faculty from both QCSIS and English.
Required MLS/ MA coursework
Required MLS/ MA coursework
Students will complete the following components, totaling 54 credits:
QCSIS, required core courses (12 credits):
INFO 7000: Fundamentals of Library and Information Science
INFO 7001: The Technology of Information
INFO 7002: Information Sources and Service: General
INFO 7003: Information Organization
Capstone Research Project (3 credits) (toward the end of the program):
QCSIS, electives (12 credits):
any other four INFO graduate courses (in consultation with the Graduate Advisor for MLS/MA)
ENGL, required courses (6 credits):
ENGL 701: Seminar in Graduate Methodology (to be taken as one of the student’s first courses)
ENGL 636: History of Literary Criticism
ENGL, electives (18 credits):
Any other six ENGL graduate courses (excluding creative writing classes)
Thesis/project (6 credits):
ENGL 791. (to be completed at or near the end of the MLS/MA program).
MLS/MA in History
MLS/MA in History
MLS/MA in Library Science and History
MLS/MA in Library Science and History
54 graduate credits – Library Science and History – MLS/MA
The program offers students the opportunity to develop skills in the methodologies of both library science, including archives and special collections management, and historical research. Graduates of the program will receive two degrees, one in the Master of Library Science and the other in the Master of Arts in History, and will be well suited for professional careers in academic libraries, museums, oral history initiatives, document conservation, public or private archives, and for admission into Ph.D. programs in either History or Information Studies.
Required MLS/ MA coursework
Required MLS/ MA coursework
Students will complete the following components, totaling 54 credits:
QCSIS, required core courses (12 credits):
INFO 7000: Fundamentals of Library and Information Science
INFO 7001: The Technology of Information
INFO 7002: Information Sources and Service: General
INFO 7003: Information Organization
Capstone Research Project (3 credits) (toward the end of the program):
QCSIS, electives (12 credits):
any other four INFO graduate courses (in consultation with the Graduate Advisor for MLS/MA)
GSLIS Advanced Certificate in Archives (12 credits, as part of 27-credit MLS degree)
INFO 7400: Introduction to Archival Studies
INFO 7401: Archival Appraisal, Arrangement, and Access
INFO 7995: Internship
One Archives Certificate elective in consultation with the Coordinator of the Advanced Certificate in Archives.
History, required (3 credits):
HIST 791: Introduction to Historical Research (should be taken first or second semester)
History, electives (21 credits):
any other seven HIST graduate courses (student are encouraged to consult with the Director of Graduate Studies in History regarding appropriate courses for their research)
Capstone Research Project (3 credits) (toward the end of the program):
HIST 792: MLS/MA Capstone Research Project
MLS/MA in Media Studies
MLS/MA in Media Studies
MLS/MA in Library Science and Media Studies
MLS/MA in Library Science and Media Studies
54 graduate credits – Library Science and Media Studies – MLS/MA
This program offers students the opportunity to develop skills in the methodologies of library science, information studies, and media studies. Graduates will be well suited for professional careers in academic and research libraries, information environments in theater, film and television, audio/visual preservation, digital asset management, and public or private archives and for admission into PhD programs in either Media Studies or Information Studies. The 54-credit program can be completed in three years of full-time study. Students should consult advisors in either department in selecting courses relevant to their research and career goals. Students are also strongly encouraged to consider internships at local archives, libraries, arts organizations, and media companies for which course credit can be awarded. Toward the end of the program, students will undertake a six-credit final thesis or project, under the advisement of faculty from both GSLIS and Media Studies.
Required MLS/ MA coursework
Required MLS/ MA coursework
Students will complete the following components, totaling 54 credits:
QCSIS, required core courses (12 credits):
INFO 7000: Fundamentals of Library and Information Science
INFO 7001: The Technology of Information
INFO 7002: Information Sources and Service: General
INFO 7003: Information Organization
Capstone Research Project (3 credits) (toward the end of the program):
QCSIS, electives (12 credits):
Any other four INFO graduate courses (in consultation with the Graduate Advisor for MLS/MA)
MEDST, required courses (12 credits):
MEDST 701: Media Archaeology
MEDST 702: Media and Capitalism
MEDST 703: Media and Social Justice
MEDST 752: Media Theory
MEDST, electives (12 credits):
Any other four MEDST graduate courses
Capstone Research Project (3 credits) (toward the end of the program):
MEDST 790: Thesis
MLS/MA in Urban Affairs
MLS/MA in Urban Affairs
MLS/MA in Library Science and Urban Affairs
MLS/MA in Library Science and Urban Affairs
54 graduate credits – Library Science and Urban Affairs – MLS/MA
This program offers students the opportunity to develop skills in the methodologies of library science, information studies, and urban studies. Graduates will be well suited for professional careers in urban librarianship in public, academic, and research libraries. The dual degree program will also prepare students for careers involving information management in non-profit and the public sector, and for admission into PhD programs in either Urban Studies orInformation Studies. The 54-credit program can be completed in three years of full-time study. Students should consult advisors in either department in selecting courses relevant to their research and career goals. Students are also strongly encouraged to consider internships at libraries, non-profit organizations, and the public sector for which course credit can be awarded.
Required MLS/ MA coursework
Required MLS/ MA coursework
Students will complete the following components, totaling 54 credits:
QCSIS, required core courses (12 credits):
INFO 7000: Fundamentals of Library and Information Science
INFO 7001: The Technology of Information
INFO 7002: Information Sources and Service: General
INFO 7003: Information Organization
Capstone Research Project (3 credits) (toward the end of the program):
QCSIS, electives (12 credits):
Any other four INFO graduate courses (in consultation with the Graduate Advisor for MLS/MA)
URBST, required courses (12 credits):
URBST705. The Just City in Theory and Practice
URBST718. Governing the City
URBST725. Urban Research Methods
URBST732. Researching New York City
URBST, electives (12 credits):
Any other four URBST graduate courses
URBST, capstone (6 credits):
URBST791. Research and Writing Seminar
Advisement
Advisement
MLS/MA students are required to consult with the Coordinator of MLS/MA Programs for advisement until they have earned a minimum of 18 credits. They are strongly encouraged to seek advisement in subsequent semesters.
Dual degree students are strongly encouraged to contact and seek advisement from the Director of Graduate Studies or program Coordinator in their MA discipline and seek out to discuss their coursework and research interests, especially the semester before they begin taking MA courses. The DGS or Coordinator can help MLS/MA students find relevant courses and introduce students to MA faculty who might be able to advise them on possible topics for their capstone project.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply to an MLS/MA program?
Answer: Go to Queens College Graduate Admissions, click on Apply Now!, create an account, start a new graduate application, under Program Information select either “Library Science and History, MLS/MA” or “Library Science, MLS” and select Art History, English, Media Studies, or Urban Affairs from the drop-down box.
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What are the deadlines for application for MLS/MA programs?
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For Spring semester: November 1
For Fall semester: April 1
As dates get close, deadlines may be extended.
How should I distribute my coursework when beginning the program?
Answer: Courses for the first semester are selected after an admissions decision has been delivered by the QCSIS office. It is recommended that students accepted for matriculation take at least one of the core INFO courses and a required core MA course in the first semester. Full-time students may opt to take two courses in each department, or several core INFO courses and required core MA courses.
Is there any penalty for taking all courses in a single department in a given semester, after the first semester?
Answer: While students should strive to balance their coursework between the two departments as they proceed, their matriculated status in the MLS/MA program will not be adversely affected if they take all courses in one or another department in a given semester.
In what areas of library and information studies can I specialize?
Answer: Please consult section 5 “Advanced Certificate Programs & Concentrations” in the QCSIS Course Catalog.
Are summer courses available?
Answer: Yes. The QCSIS Summer Session I is a four-week program in June. Summer Session II is a six-week program. Check with your MA program for additional information about summer courses.
Are applicants who are accepted for fall admissions eligible to take summer classes during the previous summer?
Answer: Yes.
Are the MLS/MA Programs in Library Science and Art History, English, History, Media Studies, and Urban Affairs one degree or two degrees?
Answer: It is a dual degree, a Master in Library Science (MLS) and Master’s of Arts in second discipline (MA), both awarded at the conclusion of all required coursework in both departments.
Are the MLS/MA programs accredited by the American Library Association (ALA)?
Answer: Yes, the MLS/MA programs are fully accredited by the ALA.
How do I apply to an MLS/MA program?
Answer: When submitting the online application (under the Library Science area), select the MLSMA code or indicate your interest in a specific MLS/MA program (you must select one MA discipline).
Can I take MA discipline courses at other CUNY campuses to count towards my History coursework?
Answer: Students may take a maximum of 6 credits at another CUNY campus. Prior permission from the MA discipline Director of Graduate Studies or Coordinator is required.
How long do I have to complete an MLS/MA program?
Answer: Three years of full-time study and up to six years of part-time study. Extensions may be available upon request.
When am I eligible to enroll in the MLS Internship class (INFO 7995)?
Answer. Usually students in the Archives Certificate will have taken some courses in the Archives sequence before enrolling in INFO 7995. Individual requests to enroll in INFO 7995 at an earlier point in the program will be decided on a case-by-case basis by the Coordinator of MLS/MA Programs.
How does the capstone work for MLS/MA programs?
Answer: Students will complete separate capstone courses in both the MLS and MA disciplines. These courses should be taken toward the very end of students’ coursework. Coordination of capstone coursework will be handled by course instructors and program advisors, with specific advisement depending on the MA discipline in which students are enrolled.
If I already have an MLS from Queens College and would like an MA in an additional discipline, should I apply for the MLS/MA program?
Answer: No. Apply for the MA program directly.
Are all classes on the Queens College campus?
Answer: Classes are offered in person at Queens College and synchronously online. In addition to classes on campus, QCSIS has classroom space in Manhattan and Brooklyn.
What time are classes offered?
Answer: Graduate courses at Queens College are offered in the evening and at night, between 4pm and 9pm. You can search for classes in CUNYFirst.
I have been out of school over 10 years – will that be a problem?
Answer: No. A substantial number of our students are working adults who are coming to the program as a second or third career.
If I applied and was accepted can I defer my application?
Answer: Matriculated students are allowed to defer for one semester without having to pay the application fee again (but they would have to submit a reactivation application). If non-matriculated students defer they will have to apply and pay the fee again. See Graduate Admissions for details.
When applying, shall I still be required to submit 3 letters of reference and an essay if I’m currently enrolled in a graduate program at another accredited university?
Answer: Yes.
Can the requirement for an OFFICIAL transcript for matriculating students be waived?
Answer: No.
If I’m currently enrolled as a non-matriculated student, will I be required to pay the $75 application fee again if applying for matriculation?
Answer: No. That fee will be waived.
Where can I find general information about the field of librarianship and job opportunities?
Answer:
These government sources:
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics -- Archivists, Curators, and Museum Workers
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics -- Librarians and Library Media Specialists
For further information about careers in librarianship you can consult:
American Library Association -- Education and Careers
Is there any financial assistance?
Answer:
Queens College’s Office of Financial Aid Services handles all loans and work-study opportunities.
QCSIS has a jobs listserv which posts opportunities for both candidates with MLS degrees and also part-time options for students.
QCSIS maintains a list of scholarship opportunities relevant for students.
I am not a resident of New York State. Where do I find out if I can apply for Queens College?
Answer: Anyone can apply to Queens College. The tuition for those who are not residents will be different from the tuition for residents. For more information contact the Graduate Admissions office.
I am interested in pursuing an MLS or MLS/MA at Queens College. Can I meet with you to discuss my interests and career possibilities?
Answer: Yes. For the MLS alone, you can email the GSLIS office at qc_gslis@qc.cuny.edu or call (718) 997-3790 to set up an appointment with the Coordinator of Dual Degrees.
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