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The role of information professionals has changed dramatically as the volume of available information has increased and technology for information search and retrieval has advanced. The ability to manage the growing array of information tools has led to new opportunities for those who want to work in the information field, a discipline which bridges the management of both traditional and emerging information sources. Because effective information drives so much of business — indeed, society — there is no limit to the opportunities for those who can serve as the link between users and sources of information. The iSchool offers a number of degree programs that will give you the essential foundational knowledge and the practical skills necessary for success as an information professional in libraries, archival facilities, healthcare organizations, multinational corporations, museums and other cultural institutions, and technology firms. The degree programs include: Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) This 36-credit program can be completed in three consecutive terms of full-time study or up to four years (12 terms) of part-time study. The MLIS program enjoys a sterling reputation for a reason: Its graduates are effective advocates for the responsible and constructive use of a wide array of information sources and contribute to the body of basic and applied knowledge and research in the field. MLIS: Pitt Online This program, offered through the University’s Pitt Online, will allow you to earn the 36-credit MLIS with minimal time spent on-campus in Pittsburgh. This will allow you to broaden your career opportunities while remaining at home and in your current job. The program of study will provide you with the same foundational knowledge and practical skills as our ALA-accredited on-campus MLIS degree program. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) This program prepares students for advanced work in research, teaching, and administration. In keeping with the University of Pittsburgh’s reputation as a top-tier research institution, students are trained to conduct original research and produce significant findings. Our faculty members are producing research in such diverse fields as information visualization, cross-lingual information retrieval, and information behavior in children. Our research programs in archives; social informatics; information worlds and infrastructures; services for children and youth; school libraries; and health information management all have a strong tradition of producing leaders in the field. This is a 54-credit program, including a minimum of 36 course and seminar credits beyond the master's degree and 18 dissertation credits.