University of Oklahoma
School of Library and Information Studies
Administrative Offices
Bizzell Library
401 West Brooks, Room 120
Norman, OK 73019-6032
Voice: 405.325.3921
Fax: 405.325.7648
Email: slisinfo@lists.ou.edu
URL: http://www.ou.edu/cas/slis
| Admissions | Janie Allen, Admissions Secretary, 405/325-3921, bjallen@ou.edu Maggie Ryan, Coordinator of Admissions, 415/325-3921, mryan@ou.edu |
| Financial Aid | http://www.finaid.ou.edu/ Financial Aid Services 1000 Asp Ave. Buchanan Hall, Room 216, Norman, Oklahoma 73019-4078. 405.325.4521 |
| Students | 200 graduate students earning their masters in Library and Information Science. |
| Faculty | 13 full time equivalent; 23 adjuncts |
| Distance Education |
Yes, many courses are available online, check course catalog for offerings. Course are also available on weekends or can be taken both on campus and online. 315-443-5445. |
| ALA Accredited Degree: (# of credits) | 36 credit hours required http://www.ou.edu/cas/slis/NewSite/Programs/MLIS.html |
| Masters | Masters of Science in Knowledge Management-36 credit program. http://www.ou.edu/cas/slis/NewSite/Programs/MSKM/MSKM_Degree_Requ.html Dual Degrees: |
| PhD | no |
| Certificates | no |
| School Library Media Program/Certification | Yes, a School Library Media Program and Certification is offered. A comprehensive exam and end of year portfolio are required by the state. Students w/ a valid teaching certificate will need to take the OSAT (Oklahoma Subject Area Test). Students without a certificate still need to take the OSAT two other exams prior to earning their School Library Media Certification. |
| Post-Masters | no |
| Continuing Ed | no |
| Tuition | Resident: $277/credit Non Resident: $686/credit |
| Internships | An Internship may be taken for credit (135 hours required). Student must be enrolled in 18 hours of Library and Information Studies coursework to participate in an internship. A Health Science Librarianship is also offered to students specializing in the health sciences. |
| Mentor Programs | Mentor opportunities available through OLISSA. Students are assigned a faculty advisor based on their particular interests in the field. http://www.ou.edu/cas/slis/NewSite/Programs/Advise_Planning.html |
| Additional Programs | OLISSA: Oklahoma Library and Information Studies Students Association-All students in the SLIS program are members of the organization. The Association provides support and information for all SLIS students. http://www.olissa.ou.edu/ |
