Department of Library Science and Instructional Technology
School of Communication Information and Library Science
Southern Connecticut State University
501 Crescent Street
New Haven, CT 06515
Phone: (203) 392-5781
Fax: (203) 392-5780
Email: LibScienceIT@SouthernCT.edu
Web: http://www.scsu.ctstateu.edu/~lscwww/

Mary E. Brown, Ph.D.
Associate Professor and Chairperson
Information Science
Brown@SouthernCT.edu

CONTENTS:
Special Information for Students Applying into the Programs
Faculty email address and phone numbers
Advisement
Department resources
Undeclared Track (MLS matriculates)
Style Manual
Deadlines
Parking Permit
University ID
Graduate Student Affairs Committee
Planned Programs
Rotation Schedules
Certification
Advisors

TRANSFER CREDIT

The amount of graduate work transferable to a graduate degree program in the Department of Library Science and Instructional Technology is limited to nine (9) credit hours (a maximum of 25 percent of the total credits required for the graduate degree), not including prerequisites.

In addition, transfer credits in the Master of Library Science program may be awarded for work completed in an ALA accredited program only.

Courses applied to a previously earned degree, diploma, or certificate are not transferable. In order to be transferred, a course or courses must meet the following criteria:

A. graduate level from an accredited institution authorized to grant graduate degrees

B. passed with a grade of "B" (3.0) or higher; ( Pass/Fail courses may not be transferred)

C. within the 6 year limit at the time of graduation

D. recorded on an official transcript from the granting institution

E. included on the planned program by the graduate program advisor

Joint Degrees:

Students may earn two master's degrees by electing one of the following options: library science and instructional technology, library science and history, library science and foreign languages, library science and chemistry, library science and English (see specific information listed under the English Department in the Graduate Catalog), instructional technology and history, or instructional technology and chemistry. A significant advantage to students is the reduction in the number of course credits required for the two degrees. The School also offers a unique opportunity for students to earn a master of library science degree and a juris doctor degree. This program is offered in cooperation with the School of Law, University of Connecticut.

The cross-application of credits in one degree to the other degree is a special exception to the tranfer credit policy.

M.S. IN ENGLISH/LIBRARY SCIENCE & INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY (minimum of 48 credits)

All candidates for the Master of Science in English/Library Science and Instructional Technology complete the following program:

• A course (3 credits) in the history of the language, or a course in the early literature of the language.
• Three electives (9 credits) in an area of specialization (American literature, British literature, composition theory, creative writing, critical theory, or women's studies).
• Two electives (6 credits) in English studies (at least one elective outside the area of specialization).
• Thesis (6 credits) directed by an English Department member.

 Note: the thesis is required for the joint degree.