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MLS Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Career Paths - What career paths are available with an MLS degree?

2. MLS Requirements: What is the minimum grade required to pass a required course?

No course in which a student receives a grade lower than C (2.0) will be counted toward requirements for any SLIS degree. Any required course on which a grade lower than B- is received must be repeated; an elective course in which an unacceptable grade is earned need not be repeated, but it may be repeated or another course must be taken in its place. Repeating a course in which the student received an unacceptable grade or taking another in its place does not remove the credit points for that course from a student’s cumulative grade point average. All grades achieved in SLIS courses will be counted in the SLIS and IU GPA. Because a minimum GPA of 3.0 (B) is required for graduation, any grade below B must be balanced by another sufficiently above B to keep the GPA at the 3.0 level. (effective Fall 2010)

3. MLS Electives - How do I choose the courses for my MLS degree?

4. Academic Environment - Faculty - Students - Accreditation - School Ranking - Library and Technology Resources?

5. Professional Skills and Attitudes - Which ones are valued in SLIS Careers?

6. Where can I read more about careers?

7. Bloomington Environment & Culture - Where is Bloomington? Arts? Activities? Surrounding Areas?

8. Maximum MLS Credit Hours at SLIS Indianapolis

9. Transfer Courses
With approval, students may transfer up to 6 hours of coursework from another ALA-accredited school that was not used toward another degree. Original transcript and request should be given to the SLIS Office.

10. Go to SLIS Admissions pages for more information on: