Learning Outcomes
By the conclusion of the master’s degree program, students should be able to:
- formulate short- and long-term plans for professional development based on an awareness of the needs and realistic demands of the chosen work setting(s), personal competencies, and the profession
- explain the role of the library and information professional in the community, culture, and society
- develop a personal philosophy of professional behavior and ethics
- demonstrate professional communication skills necessary for interaction, collaboration, and instruction
- construct a career plan based on personal and professional goals
- engage with a professional network of colleagues via professional associations and communities of learning and practice