Program Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate a working knowledge of the basic elements of the four types of libraries.
2. Show proficiency in copy cataloging all types of library materials according to relevant bibliographic control standards.
3. Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency in the various technologies used in libraries
4. Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of library reference services and use of reference resources.
5. Show an introductory comprehension of copyright and intellectual property regulations.
6. Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency planning an informational search, and evaluating and citing search results.
Major Code: 1602R
**Alternative plans of study available by contacting your advisor
Fall Semester Freshman Year
| ENGL 101 | Writing and Rhetoric I | 3 Credits |
| GNED 101 | Introduction to General Education | 3 Credits |
| LIIS 150 | Introduction to Library & Information Science | 3 Credits |
| LIIS 270 | Information Literacy | 3 Credits |
| SOCY 105 | Human Relations | 3 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring Semester Freshman Year
| COMM GE | Any Gen. Ed Oral Comm. Course | 3 Credits |
| ENGL 102 | Writing and Rhetoric II* | 3 Credits |
| MATH GE | Any Gen. Ed. Math Course | 3 Credits |
| LIIS 230 | Library Technology | 3 Credits |
| LIIS 250 | Reference Resources and Services | 3 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Fall Semester Sophomore Year
| EARC 222 | Introduction to Teaching Children’s Literature | 3 Credits |
| HUMA GE | Any Gen. Ed. Humanistic & Artistic Way of Knowing Course | 3 Credits |
| LIIS 210 | Organization of Information & Resources | 3 Credits |
| SCIG GE | Any Gen. Ed. Science Course | 4 Credits |
| SOCS GE2 | Any 2nd Gen. Ed. Social and Behavioral Way of Knowing Course | 3 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Social and Behavioral Way of Knowing courses must be from 2 different disciplines (Prefix).
Spring Semester Sophomore Year
| BUSM 276 | Introduction to Non-Profit Management | 3 Credits |
| COMM 140 | Digital Communication | 3 Credits |
| HUMA GE2 | Any 2nd Gen. Ed. Humanistic & Artistic Way of Knowing Course | 3 Credits |
| LIIS 260 | Copyright & Intellectual Property | 1 Credit |
| SCIG GE2 | Any 2nd Gen. Ed. Science Course | 4 Credits |
| WELL GE | Any Gen. Ed. Wellness Elective | 2 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Humanistic and Artistic Way of Knowing courses must be from 2 different disciplines (Prefix).
Scientific Way of Knowing courses must be from 2 different disciplines (Prefix).
*Prerequisite or Corequisite required