Program Information

MLS

The master of library science program is designed for students seeking employment as librarians and information professionals in Pre K-12 schools, universities, community colleges, public libraries, and related settings. All students are eligible for NC Public Library Certification upon completion of the MLS degree requirements. The MLS requires a minimum of 39 s.h. of credit. Eight core courses (24 s.h.) are required of all students: LIBS 6010, 6012, 6014, 6018, 6026, 6031, 6042, and 6991 or 6992.

School library media (leading to NC 076 licensure): In addition to the eight required courses of the degree school library pathway students are required to take LIBS 6135, 6137, 6142. and 6144; one elective (3 s.h.) to be selected in consultation with an advisor. Pre requisited are required for students seeking media coordinator licensure and lacking an initial teaching licensure.

Applicants holding a graduate degree in library science or education who are seeking school licensure are required to submit transcripts for evaluation. Upon review, a course of study will be determined to meet the competencies of the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and the American Association of School Librarians of the American Library Association working with the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.

Public library: In addition to the eight required courses of the degree, public library pathway students are required to take LIBS 6550, 7030, a literature course, and electives (9 s.h.) selected in consultation with an advisor.

Academic library: All electives are selected in consultation with an advisor to meet the career goals of the student.

Students may visit the Library Science Advising Center (L-SAC) in BlackBoard to download the appropriate checksheet for their pathway.

Updated March 3, 2008