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Public Information Services
Award:
Certificate
Total Credits for Award:
21.00
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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GOAL AREA(S)
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LIBT 1100
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Information Agencies
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3
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LIBT 1300
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Public Information Services
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3
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Choose one of the following INFS Research Methods Courses:
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INFS 2007 Or
INFS 2008 Or
INFS 2009 Or
INFS 2010
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Research Methods with Human Diversity Focus
Research Method with Global Studies Focus
Research Methods with Ethical and Civic Responsibility Focus
Research Methods with People and the Environment Focus
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3 |
2,7
2,8
2,9
2,10
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Choose one of the following Courses:
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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
College Composition
Introduction to Communication Studies
Interpersonal Communication
Small Group Communication
Intercultural Communication
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3
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1 |
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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12
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CMST 2012, meets MnTC Goal Areas 1, 8
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: SECOND SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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GOAL AREA(S)
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LIBT 2300
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Online Searching and Reference Services
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3
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LIBT 2310
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Library Community and Outreach Services
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3
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LIBT 2500
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Information Ethics and Legal Issues
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3
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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9
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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.