Course Descriptions: Juris Doctor/Master of Science
Course for the graduate students pursing the Juris Doctor/Master of Science are drawn from the offerings for the Master's and Specialist Degrees. Among many relevant courses, the ones below could be of particular interest to those pursuing this joint degree:
LIS 5413 Seminar in Information Policy (3)
An analysis of both existing and possible public policies toward the production, dissemination, recording, and ownership of information. The economic, political, and social aspects of policy analysis will be introduced and applied to specific information policy issues.
LIS 5415 Socio-Political Process in Information Studies (3)
Analysis of the position of the library within the legal and societal power structure, with consideration of alternatives for effecting desired changes. An understanding of the librarian's role in the political process at the local, state and federal level.
LIS 5661 Information Needs and Services in Government Resources (3)
Federal, state, local, and United Nations documents; origin, organization, relationships; selected foreign documents, guides, tools.
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