Urban Librarianship Certificate Admissions
As a signature offering of the School of Library and Information Science, the goal of the Urban Librarianship (UL) Certificate is to enroll highly-qualified students with a demonstrated interest in urban libraries who are excited to spend approximately one year in Detroit focused primarily on this certificate. All students in the UL certificate will receive in-state tuition.
Enhanced Admissions Criteria:
- Minimum 3.5 GPA.
- Personal statement, between 250-750 words, that details why the applicant feels he/she has the background or interest to pursue the certificate and what career plans he/she has after receiving the certificate
- Completion of the MLIS degree or LIS 6010, 6080, 6120, 6210 and 7040.
- Personal interview (in person or web-based) may be required.
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, 2012.
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