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Apr 19, 2024
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2020-2021 Graduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Library Science, MLS
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Program Code: MLS_465A
CIP Code: 25.0101
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Program of Study for the Master of Library Science in Library Science, General
Admission Requirements: Baccalaureate degree* from an accredited college or university; complete application to the Graduate School ; official general GRE or MAT exam scores, unless waived.
To be considered for admission, applicants must meet the criteria for admission to the Graduate School . Meeting this condition does not guarantee admission.
Standardized Exam Waiver Eligibility: The standardized exam (GRE or MAT) requirement may be waived for applicants who:
- Have an undergraduate GPA of 3.4 or higher; OR
- Have five or more years’ experience working in a public library or a school, with a supporting letter of recommendation from a supervisor.
Additional Information on Program: Completing this program entitles students to apply for Public Librarian Certification from the North Carolina Public Librarian Certification Commission; in addition, students who hold NC “A” licensure and present passing scores on the specialty area PRAXIS/NTE are entitled to apply for 076 Media Coordinator Licensure from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. Students who do not hold a valid North Carolina teaching license will be required to take additional coursework and internship hours in order to seek 076 licensure.
Location: Online
Additional Information about Standardized Exam Waiver Eligibility
Any standardized exam waiver for a graduate degree program at Appalachian State requires that applicants hold a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher in their last earned degree (undergraduate or graduate; some programs have established higher GPA requirements). No exam waiver is automatic but will require review and approval by the Graduate School upon submission of a complete application. An approved waiver request does not guarantee acceptance into the program. A denied waiver request does not mean that a candidate is denied admission to the program, only that a standardized exam score is needed to more fully evaluate the application. Standardized test scores may be required for scholarship consideration.
Course Requirements for the Master of Library Science
Total Required (Minimum 36 Hours)
Required Courses (36 Hours)
Select One of the Following in Consultation with an Advisor
must be completed in a school media center under supervision of a licensed media coordinator:
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
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