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Public Information Services
Award:
Certificate
Total Credits for Award:
20.00
Description:
Minneapolis College's Library Information Technology (LIT) Program will equip you with the practical and conceptual skills needed to work in highly automated libraries and information agencies. Whether you seek your A.A.S. Degree in order to become a paraprofessional or transfer to a 4-year college, or if you would like to earn a certificate, Minneapolis College’s LIT program will train you in the ethical, legal and professional frameworks for delivering library and information resources to communities. Both the degree and the certificates are offered in a fully online environment.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: FIRST SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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INFS 1000
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Information Literacy and Research Skills
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2.00
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LIBT 1100
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Information Agencies
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3.00
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LIBT 1300
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Public Information Services
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3.00
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ENGL 1110 or ENGA 1110
Or
CMST 1000
Or
CMST 1010
Or
CMST 2011
Or
CMST 2012
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College Composition
Or
Introduction to Communication Studies
Or
Interpersonal Communication
Or
Small Group Communication
Or
Intercultural Communication
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3.00
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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11.00
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS: SECOND SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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LIBT 2300
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Online Searching and Reference Services
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3.00
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LIBT 2310
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Library Community and Outreach Services
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3.00
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LIBT 2500
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Information Ethics and Legal Issues
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3.00
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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9.00
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Not all LIBT courses are offered every semester.
All students pursuing this award should work closely with their advisor to ensure proper selection of required program courses, if applicable program electives, required Minnesota Transfer Curriculum courses, and MnTC electives. You are expected to meet with your advisor on a regular basis to ensure courses are taken in an order that will lead to efficient and successful completion of the required coursework.