Translation and Interpreting Studies, MA/Library and Information Science, MLIS

Effective Fall 2026, the Translation and Interpreting Studies (TIS) program will suspend its admissions to the following programs: Grad Certificate in Interpreting, Graduate Certificate in Translation, MA in TIS, coordinated TIS/MBA, and coordinated TIS/MLIS (last updated January 2026).

This coordinated degree is designed for those interested in pursuing specialized positions in libraries or other research entities, and language-services industry opportunities. This track can be completed in French, German, Russian or Spanish to English. Both portions of this dual degree are offered entirely online.

Admission Requirements

The Translation and Interpreting Studies MA/Library and Information Science MLIS has suspended admission effective Fall 2026.

Application Deadlines

Application deadlines vary by program, please review the for specific programs. Other important dates and deadlines can be found by using the One Stop calendars.

Admission

An applicant must meet the 51猎奇 Graduate School requirements plus all admission requirements of both the School of Information Studies and the coordinated degree department. Please review the admission details of each program and contact an advisor with any questions.

Credits and Courses

Translation and Interpreting Studies Courses

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Required Translation & Interpreting Studies Courses
罢搁狈厂尝罢狈听709	Seminar in Literary and Cultural Translation	3
罢搁狈厂尝罢狈听820	Translation Theory	3
Required Non-Language specific courses
罢搁狈厂尝罢狈听710	Comparative Systems for Translation	3
罢搁狈厂尝罢狈听726	Computer-Assisted Translation	3
罢搁狈厂尝罢狈听730	Internship in Translation/Interpreting	3
Required Language-specific courses (two courses in same language pair)		6
罢搁狈厂尝罢狈听706&补尘辫;听罢搁狈厂尝罢狈听716	Introduction to Translation: French to Englishand Seminar in Advanced Translation: French to English
罢搁狈厂尝罢狈听708&补尘辫;听罢搁狈厂尝罢狈听718	Introduction to Translation: German to Englishand Seminar in Advanced Translation: German to English
罢搁狈厂尝罢狈听719&补尘辫;听罢搁狈厂尝罢狈听729	Introduction to Translation: Russian to Englishand Seminar in Advanced Translation: Russian to English
罢搁狈厂尝罢狈听707&补尘辫;听罢搁狈厂尝罢狈听717	Introduction to Translation: Spanish to Englishand Seminar in Advanced Translation: Spanish to English
Comprehensive Exam
Total Credits		21

聽Basic Required MLIS Courses

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Required MLIS Courses
滨狈贵翱厂罢听501	Foundations of Library and Information Science	3
滨狈贵翱厂罢听511	Organization of Information	3
滨狈贵翱厂罢听571	Information Access and Retrieval	3
滨狈贵翱厂罢听799	Research Methods in Information Studies	3
Electives		18
The 18 MLIS credits are selected from the School's offerings in accordance with the student's goals in the coordinated degree program.
Total Credits		30

Contact

Prospective Graduate Students

Questions regarding the application or the application process should be directed to the 51猎奇 Graduate School at聽gradschool@uwm.edu听辞谤听414-229-6569.

Current Graduate Students

Questions about research opportunities, department funding opportunities, or issues specific to the discipline should be directed to聽Assoc. Prof. Viktorija Bili膰.