LUC HISTORY GRAD PROGRAM FAQ-BLOG: Dual-Degree Program-Public/MLS-Dominican

Site Description

This Blog is a collection of messages we have sent in response to inquiries on a number of issues, as well as selections from announcements and other resources. It constitutes a FAQ page for many elements of the Graduate Program in History at Loyola University Chicago. If you have any questions, first carefully consult the web site for the program. Then, look and search these posts (via site search and labels). If you still have questions about details, first contact the Graduate Program Secretary, Lillian Hardison (ljung@luc.edu). If you have particular questions about the Public History program, contact Professor Ted Karamanski (tkarama@luc.edu). All best!

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Dual degree program at Loyola University Chicago and Dominican University in Public History and Library Information Sciences

The dual degree program is an excellent option for digital humanities, archives, and information science careers. We have several projects underway with faculty working with students on digital projects. One is engaged with studying 19th century libraries in Chicago. Another is involved with maps made by a 19th century missionary to the plains Indians in the 19th century. Dr. Kyle Roberts is our public history new media faculty member and you should feel free to contact him for more information on those type of projects.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Dual Degree Program--Public History/MLS--Dominican University

Question: Upon graduation, I hope to begin working on my Master's degree and the Public History and Library Information Science Dual Degree program offered by Dominican University and Loyola University of Chicago is of much interest to me. I have begun an online application for Loyola University Chicago and also one for Dominican University, both of which I hope to submit soon, but I do have a few questions regarding applying to the dual program before I proceed.

Do I apply to both institutions? If so, how is it recommended that I go about this?
What are the application deadlines?
Is there anything else that needs to be completed in addition to the standard materials required (transcripts, personal statement, etc.) that I need to complete?

Answer: Application to the two programs is completely separate. Follow the instructions for each institution. The Loyola program is smaller and more selective so acceptance here is often harder than Dominican's MLS program. Students generally do the history section first and after a year and a half move over to Dominican, but you do it the other way around or do both programs at the same time being part-time in each.

Application evaluation at the Loyola Program puts a heavy emphasis on your writing sample so choose that carefully to show strong rhetorical skills and an ability to do good research.