Florida State University

Florida State University
College of Information
101 Louis Shores Building
142 Collegiate Loop
Tallahassee, FL 32306-2100

Phone: 850-644-5775
Fax: 850-644-9763
Email: grad@ci.fsu.edu
URL: http://ci.fsu.edu/

Graduate Profile: Eugene Major (.pdf)

Admissions	Delores Bryant, Graduate Program Assistant, (850) 645-3280 bryant@ci.fsu.edu
Financial Aid	http://financialaid.fsu.edu/ 850 644-0539 ofacs@admin.fsu.edu
Faculty	35 Faculty, 21 Adjunct
Distance Education	Yes, you can complete a Master’s or Specialist degree fully online, and you can do it either full time or part time. Almost all LIS courses are offered in the online format. It is rare that an LIS course is ONLY offered face-to-face.
ALA Accredited Degree: (# of credits for this degree)	The Master's degree is accredited by the American Library Association (36 Credit Hours (effective Fall 2007))
Masters	MS, MA, joint Juris Doctor/MS (for career in law/legal information.) Students in the joint degree program will receive academic advising from both the College of Law and the College of Information.
PhD	Doctor of Philosophy Degree
Certificates	FSU offers six graduate-level certificates. All except Museum Studies can be earned online. Leadership and Management Museum Studies Reference Services School Library Media Leadership Web Design Youth Services
School Library Media Program/Certification	The requirements for School Library Media Specialist Certification are pursued in conjunction with a Master's Degree. All School Library Media Specialists must be certified to teach. Students who complete the FSU state-approved program in School Library Media meet all the requirements for PK-12 certification as an Educational Media Specialist in the state of Florida.
Post-Masters	The Specialist Degree is a post-master's degree. Students who pursue it are interested in becoming aware of new areas within the field of information studies. They are also interested in improving or developing skills and additional competencies in the field. As a result of this focus, you will acquire the knowledge and competencies to perform at high levels within your specialization. The program is planned cooperatively with faculty members who will help tailor the program to meet your professional needs.
Continuing Ed	No
Tuition	Tuition: In state per credit per hour: $248.18 Out of state per credit per hour: $879.58
Internships	School Media students are required to complete a 3 or 6-hour internship. Other students may take a maximum of 6 hours of Internship as part of their program of study. In fact, the College encourages other students to complete an internship as a means of gaining practical experience in their area of specialization in order to enhance their marketability in the profession.