{"id":8600,"date":"2025-03-17T12:13:53","date_gmt":"2025-03-17T17:13:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/informationstudies\/?post_type=program&#038;p=8600"},"modified":"2026-03-13T10:52:55","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T15:52:55","slug":"information-science-technology-bs-library-information-science-mlis-accelerated-online","status":"publish","type":"program","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/informationstudies\/academic-programs\/information-science-technology-bs-library-information-science-mlis-accelerated-online\/","title":{"rendered":"Information Science &amp; Technology, BS + Library &amp; Information Science, MLIS (Accelerated) &#8211; Online"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div id=\"primary\" class=\"content-area\">\n\t<div id=\"main\" class=\"site-main\">\n\t\t\n\n<section id=\"program-intro\" class=\"uwm-u-pt-80 uwm-u-pb-40\">\n    <div class=\"uwm-l-container--base\">\n        \n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div id=\"intro-main\" class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<header class=\"page-header\">\n    <h1 class=\"entry-title heading-separator\">\n        Information Science &amp; Technology, BS + Library &amp; Information Science, MLIS (Accelerated) &#8211; Online                    <div class=\"program-degree size-h3 uwm-u-mt-20\">BS, MS<\/div>\n            <\/h1>\n<\/header>\n  \n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lead-in\">The School of Information Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee offers an online Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Information Science and Technology (BSIST) \/ Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS). In this program, you\u2019ll combine IT knowledge with library and information science principles to develop expertise in managing systems, preserving data and enhancing access to information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re interested in working in library settings, information management or beyond, we make it possible to start or advance your career faster and at a lower cost. You\u2019ll complete both your bachelor\u2019s in information science and technology and master\u2019s in library information science degrees in just five years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Start Dates:<\/strong> Fall, Spring or Summer<br><strong>Cost per Credit:<\/strong> BSIST = $392 | MLIS = $800 <br><strong>Credit Hours: <\/strong>BSIST = 120 (30 Credits in Major) | MLIS = 30<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"default\">*Total cost will vary based on the number of credits transferred into 51ÁÔÆæ.<\/p>\n\n\n    <div id=\"program-details-jump\">\n        <a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--s\" href=\"#program-details\" rel=\"\">Jump to Program Details <i class=\"uwm-u-pl-10 fa-solid fa-arrow-down\"><\/i><\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n    \n\n\n    <div class=\"uwm-l-row uwm-u-mt-50\">\n                    <div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n                <h2 class=\"size-h6 uwm-u-my-10 uwm-u-pt-10 uwm-u-border--top\">Program Type<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"size-h4 uwm-u-mt-0\">\n                    <strong>Accelerated Graduate Degree<\/strong>\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        \n                    <div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-offset--2\">\n                <h2 class=\"size-h6 uwm-u-my-10 uwm-u-pt-10 uwm-u-border--top\">Program Format<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"size-h4 uwm-u-mt-0\">\n                    <strong>Online<\/strong>\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"intro-sidebar\" class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--4 uwm-l-offset--1\">\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-buttons--full\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--full uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/community-engagement-professions\/about\/student-advising-support-services\/student-resources\/ccep-accelerated-masters-degree-interest-form\/\" rel=\"\">Accelerated Program Information Request<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\t    <section id=\"program-highlights\" class=\"uwm-u-py-80 uwm-bg-gray-dark\">\n        <div class=\"uwm-l-container--base\">\n        \n\n<div id=\"program-highlights-content-image\" class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading default heading-separator\" id=\"h-why-study-information-science-and-technology-library-and-information-science-at-uwm\">Why Study Information Science and Technology + Library and Information Science at 51ÁÔÆæ?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Take all courses online with professors who teach both in-person and online classes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose from five MLIS concentrations to enhance your degree based on your goals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Earn a bachelor\u2019s in information science technology and a master\u2019s in library information science quicker and at a lower rate \u2014 pay undergraduate tuition for your first six graduate credits.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fast track your career in the library profession through the accelerated program.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--6 uwm-l-offset--1\">    <figure class=\"default\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \n                class=\"wp-image-8435\" \n                src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/informationstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/609\/2024\/11\/Dietenberger-classroom-750X500.jpg\" \n                alt=\"Instructor, J. Dietenberger standing next to student working on a computer in a classroom environment.\" \n srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/informationstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/609\/2024\/11\/Dietenberger-classroom-750X500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/informationstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/609\/2024\/11\/Dietenberger-classroom-750X500-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/>\n                    <\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n<section id=\"program-details\" class=\"uwm-u-py-80\">\n    <div class=\"uwm-l-container--base\">\n        \n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div id=\"details-main\" class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-tabs\" data-tabs-prefix-class=\"uwm-p-tabs\"><ul class=\"uwm-p-tablist\" data-hx=\"h2\"><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-qf3k-financial-aid\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Financial Aid<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-qf3k-admissions\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Admissions<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-qf3k-curriculum\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Curriculum<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-qf3k-careers\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Careers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent\">\n<div id=\"tab-qf3k-financial-aid\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\">\n<p>The online accelerated library science degree provides a cost-effective path to advance your career in the library and information science professions. Additionally, we offer various financial aid options and need- and merit-based scholarships to help make your education more affordable. Get in touch with our Student Financial Services team for assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scholarship opportunities may increase with academic standing. Explore the <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.academicworks.com\/users\/sign_in\">Panther Scholarship Portal<\/a> regularly as you make progress on your certificate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--black uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/finances\/\" rel=\"\">Student Financial Services<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--black uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/informationstudies\/students\/scholarships-tuition-and-fees\/\" rel=\"\">Information Studies Scholarships<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--black uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/finances\/scholarships\/\" rel=\"\">51ÁÔÆæ Scholarships<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"tab-qf3k-admissions\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\">\n<p>To be eligible for 51ÁÔÆæ\u2019s BSIST and MLIS accelerated degree, you must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Currently be enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Information Science and Technology program.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have a 2.75 cumulative GPA or higher.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be in progress to complete 105 bachelor\u2019s credits prior to your first term as a graduate student.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrate professional experience (Ex: INFOST 408, INFOST 495 or professional information science experience).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-apply\">How to Apply<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Take the following steps to get started with your online accelerated library science degree:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/community-engagement-professions\/about\/student-advising-support-services\/student-resources\/ccep-accelerated-masters-degree-interest-form\/\">Complete the Accelerated Master\u2019s Degree Declaration Form<\/a>. You may declare your intent to enroll in the accelerated program as an incoming freshman, continuing 51ÁÔÆæ student or transfer student.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Schedule a meeting with your undergraduate advisor to determine your eligibility for the accelerated program and to discuss coursework and timeline.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Register for two graduate-level courses (six credits) when you have reached senior status within your BS program. To earn graduate credit for these courses, you must register in the graduate section of the course and meet all graduate-level and grade requirements for the course.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>At the beginning of your last undergraduate semester, you must meet with <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/informationstudies\/students\/academic-advising\/\">Angie Sadowsky <\/a>to formally <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/applygrad\">apply to the Graduate School<\/a>. Apply by Nov. 1 to begin in the spring or April 1 for the fall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--black uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/online\/admission\/\" rel=\"\">Online Admissions Requirement<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"tab-qf3k-curriculum\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\">\n<p>By taking advantage of the BSIST and MLIS accelerated degree, you can begin your master&#8217;s degree coursework during your senior year, earning six graduate credits as part of your BSIST degree requirements. This approach shortens your MLIS degree to just 30 credits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may continue your studies in the MLIS program immediately upon completing your bachelor\u2019s degree, or you may defer your MLIS degree start date for up to five years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--black uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/community-engagement-professions\/information-studies\/information-science-technology-bs\/#acceleratedtext\" rel=\"\">BSIST + MLIS Requirements<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-courses\">Courses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Earn a bachelor\u2019s in information science and technology and a master\u2019s in library information science through a combination of undergraduate and graduate coursework. Classes cover foundational topics from application development and web design to advanced courses in information organization and leadership.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"tab-qf3k-careers\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\">\n<p>Graduates with a BSIST and MLIS accelerated degree exit the program with a range of skills that lead to professional opportunities in many industries. The majority of students are interested in working in library settings and secure positions as librarians, archivists, information managers and educators. 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