Library Science Programs of Study

Submitted by hudspethea on Mon, 01/09/2012 - 9:46am

Students may enter the Library Science Master's program with any undergraduate major. We offer program tracks in school librarianship, public librarianship, and a dual track for those students seeking certification in both.

Course Requirements for the Master of Library Science
Semester Hours Required (minimum): 36  

For course descriptions, click here.

For course sequences by cohort, click here.

 

 

Required Courses

LIB 5010: Collection Development and Management (3)
LIB 5020: Information Sources and Services (3)
LIB 5030: Organization of Information (3)
LIB 5050: Technology and Libraries: Tools, Resources, and Issues (3)
LIB 5060: Building Connections Through Community and Culture (3)
LIB 5525: Product of Learning (3)
RES 5000: Research Methods (3)

 

 

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Concentration (CHOOSE ONE)

School Libraries Concentration (Code: 465B)

Requirements for Media Coordinator (076) Licensure for School Librarians: Completion entitles the student to 076 Media Coordinator Licensure in the State of North Carolina.

LIB 5040: Strategic Administration of School Media Resources and Services (3)
LIB 5070: Integrating Literature and Media into Instruction (3)
LIB 5080: Collaborative Media Program Planning and Evaluation (3)
LIB 5195: Critical Issues in Literature and Media (3)
LIB 5900: Internship/Practicum OR LIB 5541 Applications of Librarianship Standards (1+1+1=3) (must be completed in a school media center under the supervision of a licensed media coordinator)

OR

Public Libraries Concentration (Code: 465C)

Does not lead to Media Coordinator Licensure. Completion entitles the student to apply for Public Librarian Certification from the North Carolina Public Librarian Certification Commission.

LIB 5045: Strategic Administration of Public Library Resources and Services (3)
LIB 5165: Literature and Media for Children and Youth (3)
LIB 5300: Readers' Advisory (3)LIB 5310: Public Library Programming and Outreach (3)
LIB 5900: Internship/Practicum OR LIB 5541 Applications of Librarianship Standards(1+1+1=3) (must be completed in a public library under the supervision of a professional public librarian)

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Dual Track Option:

Students may seek certification in both school and public libraries by enrolling in 12 additional credit hours beyond the required 36.  Students opting for dual track must take the 21 hours of required coursework and all school and public library courses with the exception of either LIB 5195: Critical Issues in Literature and Media or LIB 5165: Literature and Media for Children and Youth (students will choose one of these courses based on their prior knowledge of and experience with youth literature).

M Level License Option:

M Level License
For those without a teaching license pursuing the school media track,
 12 additional hours are required.

 

 Required  Courses

LIB 5900 Internship/Practicum OR LIB 5541 Applications of Librarianship Standards  (3 additional hours for a total of 6)

FDN 5840 Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education 

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Choose one

PSY 5555 Advanced Educational Psychology
C I 5045 Advanced Topics in Diversity

 3

 

Choose one

C I 5060 Curriculum Planning
C I 5850 Middle School Curriculum
C I 5591 Advanced Curriculum Design in Elementary Education
C I 5055 Connecting Learners and Subject Matter

3 

Other Requirements for the MLS:

  • Thesis: Not required
  • Proficiency: Not required
  • Candidacy: Required; see the program director for specific timeline and requirements for admission to candidacy
  • Comprehensive: Not required
  • Product of Learning: Required

 

Transfer Courses and Related Master's Degrees

If you are a transfer student or have already received a Master's degree, please contact the program directors, Nita Matzen or Robin Moeller, to inquire about potential course waivers.