School of Information Resources and Library Science

Admission to the SIRLS Master’s Program

Admission to the SIRLS master’s degree program is granted by the director of SIRLS, upon recommendation of the SIRLS Admissions Committee, and the Graduate College. To be admitted, students must meet the requirements of both the Graduate College and SIRLS. In addition, they must submit separate applications to the Graduate College and to SIRLS. (See the Application Process below.)

Introduction to Distance Learning Opportunities

The School of Information Resources and Library Science has a long history of giving students in different geographic locations an opportunity to earn their ALA-accredited Master of Arts degree, changing delivery modes as technology changes and improves. We have been at the forefront of schools using online teaching environments and today teach "distance-friendly" courses that are all-virtual and those that combine short residencies with virtual learning (hybrid courses).

Master's Graduation Forms and Paperwork

Important note to AOL users: It appears that there is an incompatibility with AOL's browser which prevents successful completion of the Graduate College's Degree Certification forms. To save yourself grief, please use either Netscape Navigator, Internet Explorer, Safari, Opera, Firefox, or another compatible browser. continuingStudent masters Read more Distributed Electives: Current List Distributed Electives: Current List Effective for students matriculating starting in spring 2006, the SIRLS degree requirements include 18 credits of SIRLS electives, distributed across five categories, including a free-choice category. Courses currently approved in each of these areas appear below. masters student Read more Checklist for Master's Program For Students Admitted 2006 and After Checklist for Master's Program For Students Admitted 2006 and After Note: Students admitted prior to 2006: If requesting to graduate under the 2006 requirements, submit this form with a signed copy of the Request Form to Academic Advising Coordinator, Leslie Kent Kunkel. masters student Read more Starting the Program updated February 19, 2008 Starting the Program: 2006 and After This document describes starting the program under the new degree requirements in effect 2006 and after. For more information about all the new degree requirements, see Master's Degree Requirements for Students Entering 2006 and After. masters prospectiveStudent Read more Introduction to Distance Learning Opportunities Content coming masters Request to Graduate Under the 2006 Degree Requirements Request to Graduate Under the 2006 Degree Requirements SIRLS students who have matriculated (been admitted) or will matriculate fall 2005 or before may request to be considered for graduation under the new degree requirements to be in effect 2006 and thereafter. These new degree requirements are explained on our website. Before making this decision, please consider what is required under the new degree structure by completing the Checklist for MA Program: 2006 Degree Requirements Form. continuingStudent masters Read more Degree Requirements for Students Entering in 2006 and After Master's Degree Requirements for Students Entering in 2006 and After The document below describes the degree requirements for students entering in 2006 and after. masters Read more Degree Requirements for Students Entering from Spring 2002 through Fall 2005 Curriculum Requirements for Graduation for Students Admitted Fall 2001 through Fall 2005   masters Read more 123next ›last » School of Information Resources & Library Science, The University of Arizona, 1515 East First Street, Tucson, AZ 85719 U.S.A. Tel: (520) 621-3565 E-mail: sirls@email.arizona.edu An American Library Association-accredited program. Copyright © Arizona Board of Regents Navigation Calendar News, Events, Podcasts Search Old Web Site