SLIS West supports the Master of Science in Library and Information Science, as well as concentrations in Libraries & Librarianship, Archives Management and School Library Teacher. Students meet the requirements of the MS degree by completing face-to-face, and online courses. All courses required of all students and a diversity of elective courses are offered on site at SLIS West; however, specialized elective courses may only be available to SLIS West students online or at the Boston Campus.
- Academic Support
SLIS West students are assigned a faculty advisor. In addition Academic support is available for SLIS West students with a variety of academic needs through SLIS Advising, the SLIS Student Services Center, and various Student Support offices at Simmons University that offers academic advising and support online to SLIS West students.
Student Support can:
- advise SLIS West students with study skills and time management
- connect students with the Writing Center where students can submit papers for review online
- offer help to students learning English as a Second Language
- accommodate students with disabilities
SLIS West students looking for a subject tutor for a specific course should contact the SLIS West Program Director for accommodation.
Please see the schedule in Workday for information on SLIS West, Boston, and online courses.
SLIS West courses schedules are designed for students taking two courses per semester with courses primarily scheduled on Saturday mornings and afternoon. Occasional weekday evening courses are also offered. Students who wish to take a third course typically opt to take an online course in addition to their SLIS West face to face courses.
Please contact SLIS Advising or the SLIS West Program Director if you have specific questions about SLIS West courses.
If you have questions about registration or schedules in Workday or encounter an issue while trying to register please contact [email protected].
- Course Schedules
Visit the current schedule in Workday for information on SLIS West and Boston courses.
SLIS West usually offers around 12 courses per academic year. All core courses are offered at least once per year and we strive to offer a balanced number of courses across the curriculum that provide a solid foundation in LIS and Archives. However, not all specialized courses, concentration requirements and electives are available at SLIS West. When considering courses students are encouraged to consider all available courses, including those offered in Boston and online, to fulfill their degree requirements.
Students are required to take LIS 407, LIS 415 and LIS 488 within their first 18 credits.
Please contact SLIS Advising or the SLIS West Program Director if you have specific questions about SLIS West courses.
If you have questions about registration or schedules in Workday or encounter an issue while trying to register please contact [email protected].