# Research Skills (Certificate of Competency)

Laney College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Library and Information Studies

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The Certificate of Competency in Research Skills is designed to provide students with a foundation in information literacy, critical thinking, ethical use of information, and research. This certificate is intended to improve the research and information literacy skills of student desiring to increase their capacity for pursuing college-level coursework, gaining employment in today's digital workforce, and community engagement. Students enrolled in the Research Skills program may use the certification as a means of providing college instructors and employers of their ability to find, evaluate, and use credible and relevant information in an ethical manner.

**Program Learning Outcomes**

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

1.  Apply information literacy skills to academic, professional, and personal life.
2.  Analyze, synthesize, and apply information practically and ethically.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Core Course:** | | 9 |
| LIS 511 | Research Skills I | 3 |
| LIS 512 | Research Skills II | 3 |
| LIS 513 | Research Skills III | 3 |
| **Competency Requirement:** | |  |
| **Teacher or department will determine if student has met the competencies of the program and document it.** | |  |
| **Total Hours:** | | 9 |