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Master of Arts [M.A] [Library and Information Science] From University of South Florida

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Master of Arts [M.A] (Library and Information Science)

STEM Course

2 years

Full Time

On Campus

Field of Study:

₹14.2 L/Yr

$17,186 /Yr

MA in Library and Information Science at the University of South Florida is offered as a 2-years program by the College of Arts and Sciences.
This university is ranked #71 in Best Value Schools.
It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis only.
The School of Information offers an American Library Association accredited degree program that includes the competencies and skills which are essential for a library and information science professional to perform at a high level of proficiency.
The M.A. in Library and Information Science (LIS) is designed to prepare students for careers and leadership roles in library and information professions that serve the needs of a culturally diverse, technological society.
The program offers students a flexible curriculum for them to meet their professional goals.
Students complete a set of six required core courses as the foundation for the degree and can choose a path through additional electives in alignment with their professional goals and interests.
Graduates of USF’s LIS program work in libraries, businesses, and various information agencies across the state, nationally, and internationally.
Major Research Areas: Information Storage and Retrieval; Metadata; Public Librarianship; Academic Librarianship; School Media Specialist; Archives and Records Management; Visualization of Information; Information Technology; Human Information Behavior; Information Policy; Information Literacy.
The MA program consists of 39 credits.

Event	Application Date
Final Application Deadline For Summer Intake	~~Feb 15, 2024~~

Tuition Fees

Year	1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees	₹1424548 (USD 17186)

Other Expenses

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Housing and Board	₹1089175 (USD 13140)
Health Insurance	₹116046 (USD 1400)
Other Fees	₹414450 (USD 5000)
Total Cost	₹1619671 (USD 19540)

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in Library and Information Science or equivalent from a recognized institution.
A GPA of at least 3.25/4.0 is required to be eligible for the program.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Students must complete an undergraduate degree with first-class in a relevant field from a highly ranked university in India.
Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.

Scores Required

79 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

53 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

105 / 160

Avg. Score in

Duolingo

305 / 340

Avg. Score in

GRE updated

3.25 / 4

Minimum gpa

GPA

Duolingo English Test Minimum Score: 105

Required Document List

The following required documents are:

Resume/CV: It is the outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
Three Letter of Recommendation: Letter of recommendation (combination of professional and academic recommenders) which includes information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, their qualification, and the specific skills they have.
Statement of Purpose: This statement must describe your qualifications and the objectives of your intended educational program.
Personal Statement: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
Official Transcripts: Applicants who have attended and/or received degrees from institutions outside the US must provide certified copies and certified English translations of transcripts or records of all previous post-secondary education and of all degrees conferred.
Writing Sample: An academic writing sample.
ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.

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Career and Placement after Course

The careers after graduation are:

Library Attendant
Library Assistant
Semi-Professional Assistant
Junior Librarian/Professional Assistant
Assistant Librarian
Deputy Librarian
Librarian/Chief Librarian
Researcher/Scientists/Application Specialist

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

Name	Scholarship Per Student	Level of Study	Type
1st Formations Business Scholarship	Scholarship per student₹ 66,312/Yr$800	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
The Kay-Grant Group Scholarship	Scholarship per student₹ 82,890/Yr$1,000	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
FINCAD Women in Finance Scholarship	Scholarship per student₹ 16.6 L/Yr$20,000	Level Of StudyMaster	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
FormSwift Scholarship Program	Scholarship per student₹ 82,890/Yr$1,000	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeCompany-Sponsored	View Details
BrokerFish International student scholarship	Scholarship per student₹ 82,890/Yr$1,000	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Debesh Kamal Scholarship	Scholarship per student₹ 1.1 L/Yr$1,385	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details