Information Science & Learning Technologies

*This program is eligible for the STEM OPT Extension.

Admission criteria

Fall admission deadline:  February 15 (Priority deadline: December 1)

• Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 in the last 60 credit hours of the degree
• Graduate GPA of 3.5
• In addition to meeting admission requirements, all students applying to the PhD program must complete faculty interviews and documentation of their research, development interests and capabilities. If you do not meet these standards, you should provide evidence of exceptionality in one or more other categories.

Minimum GRE Scores

Minimum Language Requirements

Click here to view the minimum English language proficiency test scores

Required Application Materials

For the Graduate School

• Completed Graduate School online application
• Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
• Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

For the Information Science & Learning Technologies Program

• Statement of Purpose (can also be uploaded into Graduate School online application)
• Curriculum Vitae or Resume
• 3 letters of reference
• GRE scores
• Optional: Any supporting materials (e.g. published papers or technical reports)

The program offers a Master of Science and an Educational Specialist degree with emphasis areas in Online Education and Technology in Schools.

Admission criteria

Application Deadlines

• Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 in the last 60 credit hours of the degree

Minimum Language Requirements

Click here to view the minimum English language proficiency test scores

Required Application Materials

For the Graduate School

• Completed Graduate School online application
• Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
• Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

For the Learning Technologies and Design Program

• Statement of Purpose (can also be uploaded into Graduate School online application)
• Curriculum Vitae or Resume
• 2 letters of reference

Upon successful completion of the 39-hour Library and Information Science program, students receive a Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS). The program is accredited by the American Library Association (ALA).

Application Deadlines

Fall admission deadline: May 1 (Priority deadline: Feburary 15)
Spring admission deadline: October 15

Admission Criteria

• Undergraduate GPA (Grade Point Average): Minimum 3.0 in last 60 hours of degree
• GPA of 3.0 (4.0 scale) for any course work beyond the undergraduate level.
• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): Minimum 590 (paper-based) or 100 (Internet-based)
• IELTS (International English Language Testing Service): Minimum 7.5

Minimum Language Requirements

Click here to view the minimum English language proficiency test scores

Required Application Materials

For the Graduate School

• Completed Graduate School online application
• Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
• Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

For the Library and Information Science Program

• Curriculum vitae or resume
• Two letters of recommendation
  • In the online application, you will need to supply names and contact details of two people who can attest to your critical thinking, analytical and writing skills, demonstrating your potential as a graduate student and LIS professional. The Graduate School will contact your references with instructions regarding the letters.
  • We strongly recommend that you have at least one recommendation letter from an undergraduate or graduate instructor who can attest to your critical thinking, and one letter from a supervisor or employer who can attest to your aptitude for the LIS professions. If you have a unique circumstance (e.g., self-employment or no contact with former instructors), please contact us for advice. We do not accept letters of reference from references who cannot look at your experience objectively (e.g., family members, friends).
• SISLT Supplemental Information (built into the Graduate School application)

Detailed application instructions are available at: https://sislt.missouri.edu/lis/.

Scholarships and Financial Aid

Every year SISLT provides more than $22,000 in merit and need-based financial support to new and current LIS students.

• Application deadline: March 1.

More information is available at: https://sislt.missouri.edu/lis/.

The program offers a Master of Science and an Educational Specialist degree with emphasis areas in Online Education and Technology in Schools.

Admission criteria

Application Deadlines

• Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 in the last 60 credit hours of the degree

Minimum Language Requirements

Click here to view the minimum English language proficiency test scores

Required Application Materials

For the Graduate School

• Completed Graduate School online application
• Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
• Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

For the Learning Technologies and Design Program

• Statement of Purpose (can also be uploaded into Graduate School online application)
• Curriculum Vitae or Resume
• 2 letters of reference

Officially approved as:

Stand Alone:  Yes  

Total Credit Hours:  12 

Certificate Description: The Online Educator Graduate Certificate Program will equip individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to design and provide effective online learning experiences including:

• Designing online learning activities and assessments for meaningful learning
• Designing, facilitating, and evaluating online discussions
• Promoting student engagement and motivation in online learning environments.
• Understanding unique characteristics of online learning environments
• Selecting appropriate technology tools and learning objects to support online learners
• Using Learning Management Systems to support and deliver online learning
• Seeking for and evaluating Internet-based information and resources that can be used to enhance online learning
• Organizing course materials in an online format

Certificate web site:
https://online.missouri.edu/degrees-programs/mu/education/online-educator/grad-cert

Admission Criteria

Application Deadlines

• Summer semester: Rolling
• Fall semester: Rolling
• Spring semester: Rolling

Required Application Materials

For the Graduate School

• Completed Graduate School online application
• Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
• Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

For the Graduate Certificate Program

• Statement of purpose
• Resume or CV
• SISLT Supplemental Information (built into the Graduate School online application)

Officially approved as:

Stand Alone: Yes

Total Credit Hours: 12

Certificate description:
User Experience and Usability (UXU) graduate certificate is a 12 credit hour program. The UXU certificate program prepares students as significant professional contributors within design and development technology environments. This certificate would leverage currently available courses, resources and experienced faculty by channeling those assets into a meaningful program that a broad range of students and employers would find both desirable and valuable.

Certificate graduates would have competitive advantage to market themselves as prepared practicing professionals in the User Experience and Usability arena. Using Bloom’s taxonomy structure, the following is the clear statement of certificate educational objectives:

• Analyze and develop strategies to support efficient user performance with effective tools and systems (Analysis/Create);
• Create cultural sensitivity and inclusive conditions for data collection (Analysis/Create);
• Design data instruments and implement data collection with tools (e.g. computer screen recording software, eye trackers, etc.) (Create/Apply);
• Recommend and implement UX tools and methodologies to support objectives (Evaluate/Apply);
• Organize and manage UX related projects (Create/Apply).

Certificate web site:
https://sislt.missouri.edu/certificates/user-experience-and-usability/

Admission Criteria

Application Deadlines

• Summer semester: May 1
• Fall semester: August 1
• Spring semester: December 1

Required Application Materials

For the Graduate School

• Completed Graduate School online application
• Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
• Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

For the Graduate Certificate Program

• Statement of purpose
• Resume or CV
• SISLT Supplemental Information (built into the Graduate School online application)

Officially approved as:

Stand Alone: Yes

Total Credit Hours:  16

Certificate description:

The Serious Game and Simulation Design (SGSD) graduate level certificate is a 16 credit-hour program. The SGSD certificate program prepares students as practicing professionals within technology environments having serious games and simulation design focuses.  This certificate would leverage currently available resources and faculty expertise into a meaningful program with a broad range of students and employers would find both desirable and valuable.

Certificate graduates would have enhanced skill sets giving them a competitive advantage when marketing themselves to SGSD positions. Using Bloom’s taxonomy structure, the following is a clear statement of certificate educational objectives.

• Learn and apply a systematic, agile, team-based and flexible process for game and simulation design.
• Learn and apply skills for prototyping game and/or simulation designs using appropriate software and/or game engine tools.
• Learn and apply principles of visual design; design game and simulation assets.
• Analyze existing games and simulations for usage of game / simulation strategies and mechanisms shown to be effective in achieving cognitive, affective and psychomotor “serious” outcomes.
• Become fluent in usage of serious gaming and simulation technology equipment (e.g. HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, Samsung GearVR, etc.)
• Analyze needs, design, and prototype a “serious” game and / or simulation using strategies and mechanisms shown to be effective in achieving cognitive, affective and psychomotor “serious” outcomes.
• Assess and evaluate learning outcomes from employing game / simulation strategies using user experience and usability methods.

Certificate web site:
https://education.missouri.edu/information-science-learning-technologies/certificates/serious-games-and-simulation-design-graduate-certificate/

Admission Criteria

Application Deadlines

• Summer semester: May 1
• Fall semester: August 1
• Spring semester: December 1

Required Application Materials

For the Graduate School

• Completed Graduate School online application
• Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
• Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

For the Graduate Certificate Program

• Statement of purpose
• Resume or CV
• SISLT Supplemental Information (built into the Graduate School online application)