Master of Library Science
Department of Leadership and Educational Studies
Reich College of Education
Robert L. Sanders, Chair and Associate Professor
SandersRL@appstate.edu
Nita J. Matzen, Program Director and Assistant Professor
MatzenNJ@appstate.edu
http://www.ced.appstate.edu/departments/les/
The Department of Leadership and Educational Studies offers the Master of Library Science (MLS) in Library Science, General (Major Code: 465*/25.0101) with concentrations:
- Public Libraries (465C)
- School Libraries (465B)[T]
The Department of Leadership and Educational Studies also offers graduate programs in Educational Media, Higher Education, and School Administration. These programs are detailed under separate headings in this bulletin.
The Department of Leadership and Educational Studies serves the education community and the public through:
- foundations of education courses for teacher education majors
- research courses to help students develop skills and knowledge needed to understand the design, implementation, and evaluation of educational research
- graduate programs in public school administration; community college and higher education administration, teaching, developmental education and adult education; library science; and educational media/instructional technology
The Master of Arts in Library Science, General (MLS) is nationally accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), approved by the North Carolina State Department of Public Instruction, and regionally accredited by the North Carolina Public Librarian Certification Commission. The program reflects Media Coordinator (School Librarian) competencies required by the state as well as Public Librarian Certification competencies of the North Carolina Public Librarian Certification Commission, depending on the concentration pursued by the student. Completion of the School Libraries concentration entitles the graduate to apply for licensure (076 Media Coordinator) from the State of North Carolina. Completion of the Public Libraries concentration entitles the student to apply for Public Librarian Certification from the North Carolina Public Librarian Certification Commission.
The mission of the Library Science program is to make a positive impact on K-12 students and public library patrons by providing the State of North Carolina with appropriately educated school and public librarians who take leadership roles in the state, nation, and world. The Library Science program aspires to be a model 21st century nationally recognized program that blends teaching, service, and scholarship to attract, educate, and graduate reflective life-long learners, world citizens, agents of positive change, promoters of intellectual freedom, and action oriented leaders in the library profession.
General Information for All Students: A student working toward a degree and/or licensure in the Department of Leadership and Educational Studies must develop her/his Program of Study in consultation with an approved advisor. Candidacy forms must be submitted to the Office of Graduate Studies and Research before the student has completed 12 semester hours of course work. Degree students taking courses without being officially assigned an advisor and receiving the advisor’s approval do so at the risk of not having the courses approved as part of the degree program.
All electives must be approved by the student’s advisor in all programs. Students pursuing or holding graduate degrees in other departments, and also seeking administration and supervision licensure, must take the necessary courses and internship prescribed by the Department of Leadership and Educational Studies.
Courses in the MLS program are offered in a variety of ways including face-to-face, online, and a combination of online and face-to-face. The method of instruction depends on the course and instructor. Students need access to a computer with Broadband Internet access, a head set, and a microphone. Minimum system requirements are a Pentium III (PC) or Intel Core 2 Duo (Mac) processor with 1GB of RAM. Computers less than 2 years old are generally adequate. Additional Software may be required.
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.
*Applicants Seeking Licensure (School Libraries Concentration): North Carolina “A” license or the equivalent from another state is preferred. For additional information consult the Leadership and Educational Studies website: http://www.ced.appstate.edu/departments/les/.
To be considered for admission, applicants must meet the criteria for admission to the Graduate School. Meeting this condition does not guarantee admission.
Location: Online and Off-Campus cohorts begin periodically, and follow a part-time extended format. For information on upcoming off-campus cohorts, please contact the Office of Extension and Distance Education: http://www.distance.appstate.edu.
Course Requirements for the Master of Library Science |
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Required Courses |
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21 |
Concentration (CHOOSE ONE) |
School Libraries Concentration (Code: 465B) +Advanced Licensure: Requirements for this concentration were designed, and have been approved by the appropriate bodies at the state level, to meet the advanced competencies as mandated in the North Carolina Excellent Schools Act for Master-level teacher education programs.
OR
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15 |
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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