Public History / Library and Information Science, M.A. / M.L.I.S.

    Public History / Library and Information Science, M.A. / M.L.I.S.

    Duration2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 43,956 / Year
    Apply DateJuly 15, 2026
    Next IntakeAugust 18, 2026
    Public History / Library and Information Science, M.A. / M.L.I.S.

    About

    One of only a few such programs in the United States, the joint master's program in public history and library and information science has been designed to prepare students for careers in historic agency administration, archives, records management, and library administration in such areas as manuscripts, rare books, government information, and reference.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Admissions

    Persons applying to the joint master's program in public history and library and information science must meet the entrance requirements of both the Department of History and the School of Library and Information Studies. Note: The Department of History admits students only once a year, for the spring semester; contact the Department of History for details.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 53
    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 74

    English Program Requirements

    Applicants whose native language is not English must: 

    1. Submit a satisfactory score on an English proficiency test. 

    2. Take a diagnostic test in English when they arrive at the university.

    Fee Information

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    Public History / Library and Information Science, M.A. / M.L.I.S.
    University of South Carolina
    University of South Carolina
    United States of America

    United States of America, Columbia

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