Library Services and Technology (LIB.AAS)
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Associate in Applied Science
Human Services
Royal Oak Campus
This associate in applied science degree is designed to prepare students for employment as library and/or information technicians in a wide variety of resource delivery settings, e.g., public, academic, school, business, medical, and legal.
The program gives the student experience in library technology, public services, circulation procedures, cataloging, and document delivery. Students will develop career skills in a required 90-hour practicum arranged at a library of his or her choice.
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| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements | ||
| LIB 1100 | Information Research Methods | 2 |
| LIB 1150 | Introduction to Library Services | 3 |
| LIB 1200 | Introduction to Media Technology | 3 |
| LIB 2000 | Collection Management | 3 |
| LIB 2100 | Library Cataloging | 3 |
| LIB 2150 | Library Access Services | 3 |
| LIB 2170 | Introduction to Reference Resources | 3 |
| LIB 2300 | Interaction and Collaboration in the Library Environment | 2 |
| LIB 2450 | Library Practicum | 2 |
| Required Supportive Courses | ||
| CIS 1050 | Personal Computer Productivity Tools | 4 |
| COM 12901 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| One additional COM course (COM 2290 recommended if available) 1 | 3 | |
| ENG 15101 | Composition I | 3-6 |
| or ENG 1510E | Composition I Enhanced | 4 |
| or ENG 1510S | Composition I with Support | 6 |
| ENG 15201 | Composition II | 3 |
| One PSY course (PSY 2630 recommended if available) 1 | 3 | |
| One SOC course (SOC 2620 recommended if available) 1 | 3 | |
| Complete one of the following MAT courses | 3-4 | |
| Business Mathematics | 3 | |
| Math Literacy | 4 | |
| Quantitative Reasoning | 4 | |
| Statistics | 4 | |
| Complete one of the following CIS courses | 3-4 | |
| Personal Computer Spreadsheet Concepts | 3 | |
| Introduction to Database Systems | 4 | |
| Web Design I | 4 | |
| Introduction to Programming (Java) | 4 | |
| Complete two of the following Fine Arts/Humanities courses | 6-8 | |
| Beginning Arabic I | 4 | |
| Beginning Arabic II | 4 | |
| Beginning Chinese I | 4 | |
| Oral Interpretation of Literature | 3 | |
| Women in Literature | 3 | |
| Introduction to Literature: Short Story and Novel | 3 | |
| Introduction to Literature: Poetry and Drama | 3 | |
| Science Fiction and Fantasy | 3 | |
| American Literature Before the Civil War | 3 | |
| American Literature Since the Civil War | 3 | |
| World Literature II | 3 | |
| British Literature Before 1700 | 3 | |
| British Literature After 1700 | 3 | |
| Survey of African American Literature | 3 | |
| Children's Literature | 3 | |
| William Shakespeare: Comedies, Histories and Sonnets | 3 | |
| William Shakespeare: Tragedies, Romances and Selected Poems | 3 | |
| Contemporary Literature | 3 | |
| Beginning French I | 4 | |
| Beginning French II | 4 | |
| Foundations of Humanities | 4 | |
| Beginning German I | 4 | |
| Beginning German II | 4 | |
| Beginning Italian I | 4 | |
| Beginning Italian II | 4 | |
| Beginning Japanese I | 4 | |
| Beginning Japanese II | 4 | |
| American Sign Language (ASL) I | 3 | |
| American Sign Language (ASL) II | 3 | |
| Beginning Spanish I | 4 | |
| Beginning Spanish II | 4 | |
| Total credit hours for Program-Related Courses | 58-63 | |
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Communication / English (3-credits) | ||
Satisfied | ||
| Fine Arts / Humanities (3-credits) | ||
Satisfied | ||
| Mathematics / Science (3-credits) | 0 or 3 | |
| Social Science (3-credits) | ||
Satisfied | ||
| Written Communication (3-credits) | ||
Satisfied | ||
| Additional elective credits needed to meet requirements for an Associate in Applied Science degree | 0-2 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 61-68 | |
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Course may be used to meet General Education requirements.
A minimum cumulative 2.00 grade point average (GPA) overall is required for graduation.