\n Long Beach City College (LBCC) received official approval to
\n offer the college\u2019s first-ever bachelor\u2019s degree, a Bachelor of
\n Science in Library & Information Science. This groundbreaking
\n program marks LBCC\u2019s first baccalaureate offering, and the only
\n Library & Information Science bachelor\u2019s degree to be offered by
\n any community college in the United States.\n<\/p>\n
\n \u201cToday marks a bold step forward not only for Long Beach City
\n College, but for accessible higher education nationwide,\u201d said
\n Uduak-Joe Ntuk, President of the Long Beach Community College
\n District Board of Trustees. \u201cBy launching the nation\u2019s first
\n community college bachelor\u2019s degree in Library & Information
\n Science, LBCC is redefining what\u2019s possible, expanding economic
\n opportunities, strengthening workforce pathways, and reaffirming
\n our commitment to delivering high-value, affordable four-year
\n degrees that meet the evolving needs of students and our region.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
\n \u201cThis is a historic academic moment for Long Beach City College,\u201d
\n said Dr. Mike Mu\u00f1oz, LBCC Superintendent-President. \u201cOur new
\n bachelor\u2019s degree offers an affordable pathway into a rapidly
\n evolving field, with forward-looking coursework in areas such as
\n artificial intelligence and emerging information technologies.
\n This milestone reflects the power of innovation and
\n collaboration, and I am incredibly proud of the team whose
\n dedication made it possible.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
\n The program\u2019s development reflects more than a year of research,
\n collaboration, and innovative academic planning. The college
\n submitted a comprehensive 16-part application to the California
\n Community Colleges Chancellor\u2019s Office. This rigorous process
\n included labor market analysis, employer outreach, consultation
\n with peer institutions, evaluation of program duplication with
\n CSU and UC systems, and early design of upper-division
\n curriculum.\n<\/p>\n
\n As part of the approval process, LBCC demonstrated that the
\n degree does not overlap with programs at other local
\n universities. No bachelor\u2019s-level Library & Information Science
\n program currently exists in the region, ensuring that LBCC\u2019s new
\n baccalaureate complements, rather than competes with, the
\n educational offerings of our Long Beach College Promise partners.\n<\/p>\n
\n The new bachelor\u2019s degree addresses a growing statewide and
\n national workforce need for trained library and information
\n science professionals. It also creates a clear, affordable
\n pathway for students pursuing master\u2019s-level studies in
\n librarianship, the credential required for many librarian
\n positions. With curriculum that anticipates the future of the
\n field, including coursework in AI, digital preservation, and
\n information technologies, LBCC students will be well-positioned
\n for careers in libraries, archives, education, research, and
\n information management.\n<\/p>\n
\n It is anticipated that the college will begin accepting
\n applications for the new program in spring 2027.\n<\/p>\n
\n About Long Beach City College \n MEDIA CONTACT\n<\/p>\n Stacey Toda,
Long Beach City College
\n consists of two campuses with an enrollment of over 35,000
\n students each semester and serves the cities of Long Beach,
\n Lakewood, Signal Hill, and Avalon. LBCC promotes equitable
\n student learning and achievement, academic excellence, and
\n workforce development by delivering high quality educational
\n programs and support services to our diverse communities. Visit
\n www.LBCC.edu<\/a> for more information
\n about Long Beach City College.\n<\/p>\n
Director of Communications & Community Engagement
Long Beach City College
stoda@lbcc.edu<\/a>
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