Graduate Programs

Library and Information Studies
Master of Science
Master of Arts
Specialist (Post-master's)

Our ultimate goal is to provide you with the foundation to begin your career as an information professional. The ALA-accredited master's degrees focus on users and their interaction with information technology, products, services and organizations. Three concentrations are offered: Information Needs & Services, Youth Information Needs & Services, Information Architecture & Technology.

The LIS program is ranked first nationally in Children and Youth Services, fifth nationally in School Library Media and tenth nationally in Information Systems. The MS degree can be completed entirely online. The MA cannot. Courses are scheduled so that students employed full-time and/or with families can participate and earn the MS in less than three years. The Specialist Post-master’s degree allows students to focus on their own specific interests in the field of library and information studies. It can be completed entirely online.

2008-2009 Program Costs

• Tuition and Fees
  
• Florida resident (except Bay, Leon, Gadsden, and Wakulla County residents) studying via distance learning: $335.55 per credit hour
• Florida residents who reside in Leon, Gadsden, or Wakulla counties: $360.75 per credit hour*
• Florida resident admitted to the Panama City Campus and studying via distance learning: $255.55 per credit hour
• Non-Florida resident studying via distance learning: $966.95 per credit hour
• Non-Florida resident who resides in Leon, Gadsden, or Wakulla County:: $992.15 per credit hour*
• Non-Florida resident admitted to the Panama City Campus and studying via distance learning: $886.95 per credit hour

*Add additional $20.00 per semester for mandatory Student Facilities Use Fee
• Books
  We estimate the cost of books and course materials for an academic year to be $350.00. Students are responsible for the cost and shipping fees of all books and course materials. Contact your academic coordinator (see below) to learn which bookstore offers course materials for your degree program.


• Financial Aid
  

  Six hours or more at FSU
  Students who are taking 6 semester hours or more may be eligible for financial aid. If you are interested in applying for financial aid, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This form is available online on the Office of Financial Aid website. The website also provides financial aid information pertaining to the University.
  Need additional financial aid assistance?
  Contact Joanne Clark, Distance Learning Financial Aid Officer, Phone: 850-644-1641
  U.S. Mail:
  Office of Financial Aid
  Florida State University
  A4400 University Center
  Tallahassee, FL 32306-2430

Department representative: Delores Bryant, Phone: (850) 644- 5772, -5775
U.S. Mail: College of Information
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL 32306-2100

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