St. John’s University
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Division of Library and Information Science
8000 Utopia Parkway
Queens, New York 11439
Phone: 718-990-6200
Fax: 718-990-2071
Email: DLIS@stjohns.edu
URL: http://www.stjohns.edu/libraryscience
| Admissions | Deborah Martinez diis@stjohs.edu 718/990-6209/990-2000/990-6200 |
| Financial Aid | General St. John’s Financial Aid Dept: 718/990-2000 |
| Students | Approximately 110 students total in the program |
| Faculty | 9 full time equivalent; 16 adjuncts |
| Distance Education | Yes, Several Online Courses available |
| ALA Accredited Degree (# credits) | 12 courses required-36 credits |
| Masters | Double Masters leading to Drug Information Specilization-57 credits (buo science background necessary). Double Masters MLS and MA to become a Government Informational Specialist. (this is done within the Grad Division of the St. John’s College of Liberal Arts & Sciences)-57 credits |
| PhD | no |
| Certificates | -Advanced LIS certificate program requires 8 courses beyond the MLS. Short Certificate program is being developed. |
| School Library Media Program/Certification | Yes-must be accepted into the Advanced Certificate Program to specialize in the School Media Design. http://www.stjohns.edu/academics/graduate/liberalarts/departments/librar... |
| Post-Masters | Yes, see above Advanced Certificate Program. |
| Continuing Ed | Yes, Courses can also be taken for continuing education credit for one-third of the tuition. |
| Tuition | $925/credit |
| Internships | Offer internship handbook and School Media specific internship handbook, call Dr. Elizabeth Pollicino at 718-990-1457. |
| Mentor Programs | No. |
| Additional Programs | Offer a Law Librarianship-open to Lawyers and non-lawyers. |
