MA. in African Studies and MS. in Library and Information Science

The Center for African Studies and The iSchool of Information Sciences jointly offer a three-year MA in African Studies and MS in Library Information Science. This joint master's degree includes a program of language and area studies courses leading to an interdisciplinary Master of Arts degree in African Studies, as well as a program of study leading to a Masters of Science in Library and Information Science. The joint degree matches area expertise with professional education, and prepares students for professional careers in all types of information organizations, including libraries. Students will enroll in LIS their first semestser and thereafter be enrolled as students in African Studies.

Requirements:

Selected in consultation with an advisor who is a member of The iSchool faculty. (IS 591, 2 hours and IS 592, up to 4 hours may be included).

Proficiency in an African language required, either through testing or coursework (up to 6 semesters). NOTE: Hours for language cannot be applied toward degree requirement.

From the approved African Studies course list selected in consultation with an advisor who is a member of the African Studies faculty (coursework must be from 3 different disciplines; 8 hours must be at the 500-level, excluding AFST 550 and AFST 599; Maximum 4 hours of AFST may be used). Electives and thesis must total at least 24 hours.