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Gain a Unique and Valuable Perspective on Two Interconnected Fields

Å·²©Íøַ’s dual degree graduate program in social work and library and information science is one-of-a-kind. You’ll be uniquely prepared for a rewarding career helping to reimagine the way we serve and lift up our diverse communities.

Earn both master’s degrees faster and at lower cost than earning them separately. The program can be completed fully online in as little as three years for eligible students with a bachelor’s in social work. 

You will experience the best of our nationally recognized programs in social work and library and information science. The Master of Library and Information Science program at Å·²©Íøַ’s iSchool has been accredited by the American Library Association (ALA) for more than 80 years. And our MSW has earned the prestigious accreditation of the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).

What You’ll Learn

Through our combined MLIS/MSW program, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills to become a leader in two disciplines that share values of equity, welfare, empowerment and social justice. You’ll be at the center of an innovative and emerging area of social work practice that extends the reach of critical services. At the same time, you’ll gain hands-on experience in the exciting world of today’s most forward-thinking libraries, which have become community hubs of discovery, civic engagement and essential services.

You’ll graduate prepared to make ethical, value-centered decisions, facilitate user learning, organize knowledge systems, and make evidence-based decisions. You’ll gain hands-on social work field experience in a library setting. View course listings on the University Bulletin for the  and  programs.

Needed

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Credits Needed to Earn Your MLIS-MSW Dual Degree
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Different Ways to Study: Online, Hybrid or In-person
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The Å·²©ÍøÖ· Difference

Our Chicagoland location means you’ll be studying in a setting full of internship, practicum and employment opportunities in the field. And, you can study in a format that works for you.

  • Online, in-person or hybrid options
  • Asynchronous and synchronous course options
  • Can be completed in 3 years as a full-time student, or faster if you have a bachelor’s degree in social work and qualify for advanced standing. Take up to 6 years if needed.
  • Complete practicums and internships that build real-world skills
  • Required clinical experiences in social work will be in libraries
  • Connect to a strong alumni network of library and social work leaders around the world
  • Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) and American Library Association (ALA) accredited