Information & Library Science, AS

Associate Degree Requirements:

• Minimum 60 Credit Hours
• Minimum Cumulative G.P.A.: 2.00
• Minimum G.P.A. in the Major: 2.00
• 15 Credit Hours of Residency Courses
• 9 Credits of Major Residency Courses

Program Major Requirements (34 Credit Hours):

All ILS courses must be passed with a C (2.0) or higher

• ILS 100 - Introduction to Libraries and Library Information Careers 3 CR
• ILS 101 - Information Science and Libraries 3 CR
• ILS 102 - The Art & Science of Information Literacy 3 CR
• ILS 150 - Introduction to Reference Services and Materials 3 CR
• ILS 175 - Cataloging and Technical Processes 3 CR
• ILS 225 - Introduction to Library Information Technologies 3 CR
• ILS 250 - Collection Development 3 CR
• ILS 299 - Library Assistant Practicum & Capstone 4 CR

General Education Requirements (22 Credit Hours):

Written Communication:

• ENG 101 - College Writing  3 CR

Oral Communication:

• ANY 3 CR *

Quantitative Literacy:

• ANY 3 CR *

Social Science:

• ANY 3 CR *

Natural Science:

• ANY 3 CR *

Humanities and Fine Arts:

• ANY 3 CR *

Computer Literacy and Information Literacy:

• CIS 101 - Introduction to Computer Science  3 CR
• CIS 103 - Introduction to Computer Literacy  3 CR
• CIS 150 - Introduction to Data Science  3 CR

*These General Education courses are waivable for students with prior bachelor’s degree

Non asterisked (*) linked courses are required for this program

General Electives (4 CR):

• Complete 4 credits of 100-level or higher general elective courses 4 CR

General Education:

It is the intention of the University of Maine at Augusta that every degree graduate will be prepared to function in our society as an effective and informed citizen.  To this end, the faculty has designed a set of minimum expectations that students are expected to satisfy.  The aspirations are defined by core skills, competencies, and abilities as well as knowledge based learning experiences that are the grounds for the General Education Requirements.  To learn more, visit  www.uma.edu/academics/general-education/

Advising Note:

All ILS Program Major Requirements must be passed with a C (2.0) or higher. This means that an ILS student earning a grade of C- or lower in a Program Major course class must re-take that course.

All non-ILS courses are available through UMA or the University of Maine System. If a student elects to take a non-ILS course outside of UMA course selection needs to be approved prior to registration. Course descriptions, syllabi, or statement of learning outcomes of the courses will be necessary for the approval process. For purposes of comparison, UMA course descriptions are available online at: http://www.uma.edu/academics/courseguid/.

Students are encouraged to contact their faculty advisor and the Advising Center for academic advising and support services throughout their stay at UMA.