University of Michigan

School of Information
1085 South University Ave.
304 West Hall
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1107

(734) 763-2285
Fax: (734) 764-2475

Email: si.info@umich.edu
http://www.si.umich.edu

Admissions	Judy Lawson Director of Admissions and Student Affairs (734) 763-6035 \| 404E West Hall jmlawson@umich.edu \| si.admissions@umich.edu
Financial Aid	Xiao-wen Zou Academic and Financial Aid Advisor Senior (734) 763-2286 \| 402 West Hall zxwen@umich.edu \| http://www.si.umich.edu/applying/fin-aid.htm
Faculty	54 full-time; 16 adjuncts
ALA Accredited Degree (# credits)	http://www.si.umich.edu/msi/lis.htm 48 credits required Within the Masters of Science in Information program there are 9 specializations to choose from: http://www.si.umich.edu/msi/specs.htm -archives and records management -community informatics -human computer interaction -incentive centered design -information analysis retrieval -Library and Information Servies -Preservation of Information -Social Computing Students who wish to focus in an area other than the above 9 may tailor their own path of study within the masters program. http://www.si.umich.edu/msi/tailor.htm
Additional Masters	Six dual degree programs are offered: Masters of Science in Information in conjunction with: -Masters of Business Administration -Masters of Public Policy -Juris Doctor from the School of Law -Masters of Social Work -Masters of Science in Nursing -Medical Degree http://www.si.umich.edu/msi/dual/default.htm
PhD	The School of Information offers a PhD program to earn a Doctor of Information http://www.si.umich.edu/phd/default.htm
School Library Media Program/Certification	Yes, a School Library Media Program is offered http://www.si.umich.edu/msi/slm.htm
Tuition	Michigan resident, per term (nine or more hours elected): $7,779 Nonresident, per term (nine or more hours elected): $15,734
Internships	The Practical Engagement Program (PEP) allows students to work in other organizations related to your specialization while earning credit toward your degree. Certain internships may count towards credit in the PEP program. Contact: Kelly Kowatch at kkowatch@umich.edu. http://www.si.umich.edu/outreach/internships.htm
Additional Programs	Practical Engagement Program is a requirement for the Masters of Science in Information. http://www.si.umich.edu/outreach/pep.htm Contact: Joanna Kroll at jckroll@umich.edu. Community Information Corps Program that offers networking, readings, lectures and services opportunities to MSI students. http://www.si.umich.edu/outreach/cic.htm Skills Enrichment Program Offers workshops to help students build skills. http://www.si.umich.edu/outreach/training/ School of Information offers an Alternative Spring Break Program: http://www.si.umich.edu/outreach/asb.htm Judy Lawson, director of academic and career services (jmlawson@umich.edu). Students will be placed in professional positions in the public sect and will gain important skills in the workplace.