Wayne State University
Library and Information Science Program
106 Kresge Library
Detroit, MI 48202
Phone: (313) 577-1825
Fax: (313) 577-7563
Web: http://www.lisp.wayne.edu
Email: asklis@wayne.edu
| Admissions | Matthew Fredericks, 313/577-2446 or 1825 Aj8416@wayne.edu |
| Financial Aid | 313/577-3378 |
| Students | Over 600 students-mostly part time |
| Faculty | 17 full time equivalent; 68 adjuncts |
| Distance Education | Yes, -Online MLIS, http://lisp.wayne.edu/prospective/online-program.php first time in fall 2008. For part-time students taking 2 classes per semester (6 credits). Taught by programs full time adjunct faculty. Includes same content as regular MILS program. 60 slots available. -Distance and Online courses as well |
| ALA Accredited Degree (# credits) | 36 |
| Masters | Joint MLIS & MA in History-57 credit hours. |
| PhD | Interdisciplinary PhD Health informatics certificate PhD |
| Certificates | Graduate certificate in Archival Administrations, Information Management for Librarians and Records and Information Management. (All Require 15 credit hours.) |
| School Library Media Program/Certification | Library Media Preparation Programs (238 students) |
| Post-Masters | Specialist Certificate in Library and Information Science-30 credit hours. |
| Continuing Ed | Yes |
| Tuition | Full time, Resident, Credit hour rate: $467.60 Out of state, credit hour rate: $954.50 Omnibus Fee $26.90 Registration, $139.30 (per term) |
| Internships | Section of courses-practicums-arrange internships for student-pay tuition and work at organization for free -Judith Field, Public Special Libraries, Academic Libraries, Health Sciences, 313/577-8539 , aa4101@wayne.edu -Masha Mardis, Media Specialization, 313/577-0503, mmardis@wayne.edu - Kathy Shmelling (archival director), Archival Practicums-313/577-4024, K.Schmeling@Wayne.edu |
| Mentor Programs | No. |
| Additional Programs | Have an Online blog for the department-all things library/library school related. |
