The MLIS program at the University of Maryland College of Information is fully accredited by the American Library Association (ALA) and offers a comprehensive education in both research and practice of library and information science. Students are prepared for careers in libraries, archives, museums, government agencies, and information organizations. The program offers specializations including Archives and Digital Curation, Diversity and Inclusion, Individualized Program Plan, School Library, Youth Experience, Intelligence Analytics, and Legal Informatics. Students may complete their studies in-person, fully online, or through a hybrid model. The program requires 36 credits: 4 core courses (12 credits), 7 electives, and a field study (3 credits) or thesis option (9 credits). The average completion time is 2.22 years. Graduates are equipped with knowledge in digital asset management, information architecture, ethics, curation, and more. The program is ranked #3 nationwide. 来源： https://academiccatalog.umd.edu/graduate/programs/library-information-science-lbsc/library-information-science-mlis/