SIS Graduate students can pair their degree with others through the dual degree process. Requirements for each dual degree may vary, and students are encourage to consult their faculty advisor for more information. To apply for a dual degree, students must complete the Request for Dual Degree form and submit it to their faculty advisor for approval. 

Students interested in a dual degree must be first admitted by one of the programs. Once admitted, the student would complete the Request for Dual Degree form and submit it for approval by both programs. In order to qualify for a dual degree, a student must be enrolled in both programs simultaneously. Students cannot submit two admissions applications.

Students in dual degree programs must submit separate applications for degree to apply for graduation.

SIS Online Dual Degrees

Students in the SIS Online programs (MLIS, CARST, or CSLIB) may earn the following dual degrees offered through Information Studies:

MLIS & CARST/CSLIB

Students may complete either the CARST or CSLIB certificate program as part of their MLIS coursework through meeting the certificate requirements using their available MLIS elective courses.

MLIS & MA/MS

Students may complete two master's degrees simultaneously and reduce the total number of credit hours required for each degree. Within a dual degree program, each program accepts six hours of the other program’s coursework as elective courses towards their own degree, thereby reducing the number of required hours by 12.

For example, in a MLIS/MA-History dual degree program, SIS would accept 6 hours of History courses as electives towards the MLIS. The History department would accept 6 hours of LIS courses as electives towards the MA-History degree. The total number of required hours for the combined program would therefore be 60 rather than the 72 hours it would require if completed separately. The MLIS program would include the 18 hours of required core courses, 6 hours of electives from the History program, and 12 hours of additional LIS electives.

As dual degree programs require careful planning, students must consult with faculty advisors in both departments prior to applying for the program. Additionally, both degree programs must approve the courses accepted into their own degree from the outside program.

Finally, while the MLIS program is offered entire online, the second program in a dual degree may require in person coursework.

DDes & CARST

The School of Information Studies has partnered with the College of Art & Design to offer a Museum & Archival Studies specialization area in the Doctor of Design in Cultural Preservation. Students in this program who have not previously earned the CARST degree will complete its requirements in route to completing their DDes.  

LSU Online Dual Degrees

Information Studies students in our LSU Online programs may earn the following dual degrees:

CARST & CRIM

Students may complete both the CARST and CRIM degrees through taking as few as 24 hours. Students interested in this possibility are encouraged to speak with their faculty advisor. 

MLIS & CARST/CRIM

Students may complete either the CARST or CRIM certificate program as part of their MLIS coursework through meeting the certificate requirements using their available MLIS elective courses.