Arts and Museum Librarianship Certificate Admissions
As a signature offering of the School of Library and Information Science, the goal of the Arts and Museum Librarianship Certificate is to enroll highly-qualified students with a demonstrated interest in the fine or performing arts or museums who are enthused to spend about a year in Detroit focused primarily on this certificate. All students in the AML certificate will receive in-state tuition.
Enhanced Admissions Criteria:
- Minimum 3.5 GPA (if MLIS already completed) or completion of LIS 6010, 6080, 6120, 6210, and 7040 with a minimum 3.75 GPA across these 5 core courses. (Thus incoming Fall 2011 MLIS students would not be eligible for AML Certificate admission until Fall 2012.)
- Personal statement, 750 words, that details why the applicant feels he/she has the background to pursue the certificate and what career plans he/she has after receiving the certificate
- At least 2 letters of reference that attest to the applicant’s desire and aptitude for pursuing this advanced certificate
- Personal interview (in person or web-based)
Enrollment in this certificate is limited to a maximum of fifteen students per year. Students will matriculate as a cohort. All application materials must be received by July 1.
Students who have already already been admitted to the MLIS program should submit a change of status form. The change of status form, personal statement, and letters of reference can be directed to:
School of Library and Information Science
Attention: Matt Fredericks
106 Kresge
Detroit, MI, 48202
Applicants who have not yet been admitted to WSU should follow the application procedures at http://slis.wayne.edu/admissions/index.php