The Luddy School’s dual degrees bring together disciplines that strengthen one another, giving students an edge in a world where complex problems rarely fit into a single field. By combining programs, you can gain a broader foundation, deeper expertise, and a more versatile career pathway. These integrated degrees prepare students to lead with both technical skills and an interdisciplinary perspective.
Combining degrees also lets you complete a dual degree in less time than it would take to earn the degrees separately, saving you time and money.
This STEM-focused dual degree program blends advanced analytics, statistical theory, and computational tools to equip you for leadership in today’s data-driven world.
This STEM-focused dual degree program blends advanced analytics, statistical theory, and computational tools to equip you for leadership in today’s data-driven world
The Master of Library Science and Master of Information Science degree programs pair well with many other programs at IU Bloomington. Combine the information excellence from Luddy with another school to gain a career advantage.
All programs are available to pair with your M.L.S., and the ones marked with an asterisk (*) are also available to pair with your M.I.S.
Offered through the College of Arts and Sciences, this program gives you a strong foundation for understanding and analyzing African American and diaspora experiences through a critical and interdisciplinary lens.
Pair the M.A. with a Master of Library Science to build research and information skills while deepening your understanding of African American history, culture, and social impact.
Pair the M.A. with a Master of Library Science to gain advanced information skills alongside in-depth knowledge of African studies. This combination prepares you for careers in universities, libraries, international development, business, or global nonprofits.
This curriculum provides a broad study of art history along with the key theories behind the discipline. As technology creates new ways to experience fine arts, this dual degree prepares you to help people connect with art through innovative platforms.
Career options include roles in visual arts user services, public arts departments, academic library collections, art museums, and digital archives.
Offered through the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies, this program emphasizes language proficiency and the study of indigenous cultures across Central Eurasia. The region has played a key role in shaping Europe and Asia but remains underexplored by modern scholars.
M.I.S. Pairing: Blend information science, language skills, and regional knowledge to prepare for careers in universities, libraries, archives, digital collections, nonprofits, or government.
M.L.S. Pairing: Focus on managing and navigating information related to countries such as Iran, Turkey, Hungary, Afghanistan, Mongolia, Tibet, and Kazakhstan.
Offered through IU’s College of Arts and Sciences, this program is one of the oldest and most comprehensive in the country. It emphasizes reading proficiency in two foreign languages and explores literature across cultures and languages.
Pair your M.A. with a Master of Library Science to prepare for careers in academic and public libraries, cultural institutions, or the private sector. Your language skills will give you a strong advantage in any field you choose.
Combining these degrees prepares you for a wide range of careers in libraries, nonprofits, government, and the private sector. You’ll build strong skills in reading and analyzing literary history, theory, form, and genre, while gaining expertise in managing information and resources.
This program is offered through the Department of Folklore and Ethnomusicology in the College of Arts and Sciences at IU. You will explore how music, stories, and traditions shape cultures and communities around the world.
M.I.S. Pairing: Study how to preserve cultural heritage, build databases for endangered languages and scripts, and support international recovery efforts through information systems.
M.L.S. Pairing: Gain the skills to document and share traditional arts in settings such as academic libraries, cultural nonprofits, or government agencies.
Pairing a master’s degree in history with an M.L.S. prepares you to preserve, research, and share knowledge about the past. You’ll choose from several learning tracks, including:
Ancient history and language acquisition
Russian or East European history
United States history
Arts for teachers requirements
History and Jewish studies
History and library science
Graduates are well prepared for careers in libraries, archives, historical societies, or museums.
Founded in 1960, this program explores science through diverse historical and philosophical perspectives.
Pairing this degree with an M.L.S. will prepare you to manage and navigate information covering centuries of scientific ideas, theories, practices, and technologies.
M.I.S. Pairing: Combine technical skills with cultural knowledge to prepare for roles in universities, archives, digital collections, nonprofits, corporations, and government.
M.L.S. Pairing: Build a foundation for careers in libraries, academic institutions, and cultural organizations while gaining reading proficiency in Spanish, Portuguese, or an indigenous language of the region.
Law libraries are evolving into advanced research hubs, and many organizations now manage complex databases for case law and legal information.
By pairing a J.D. with a Master of Library Science (M.L.S.), you’ll be well prepared for careers as a law librarian or information specialist in academic, corporate, or government settings.
You can also choose to focus your studies on areas such as:
If you’re interested in the scholarly study of music, this degree pairing is a strong choice at one of the world’s top music schools.
It prepares you for careers in academic music libraries, special collections, archives, orchestra libraries, or music collections within public libraries and museums.
Offered through IU’s O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs, this program prepares you to use information and data to solve real-world problems. You will choose at least one area of concentration to match your interests and goals.
Concentration options include:
Economic development
Energy
Environmental policy and natural resource management
Health policy
Information systems
International development
Local government management
Nonprofit management
Policy analysis
Public financial administration
Public management
Sustainability and sustainable development
M.I.S. Pairing: Prepare to use information for the public good in roles across nonprofits, government, libraries, archives, and the private sector.
M.L.S. Pairing: Learn how to organize and share information in ways that support informed decision-making and help solve pressing societal challenges.
Offered through the Russian and East European Institute (REEI) in the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies, this program gives you a broad understanding of the region and its cultures. You will also have the chance to focus on the topics that interest you most. It is a strong choice for students aiming to work in government, international organizations, or the private sector.
M.I.S. Pairing: Combine technical skills with regional knowledge and language proficiency to prepare for roles in universities, digital archives, nonprofits, corporations, and government.
M.L.S. Pairing: Build expertise in managing and accessing information related to Russia and Eastern Europe while developing language skills that set you apart.
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