Educational Media (Appalachian State)
Geography-land planning (Appalachian State)
Library Science-K-12 (Appalachian State)
Library and Information Studies (UNC Greensboro)
19 Master's degree programs of Western Carolina University
The Master of Library Science in Library Science, General/Concentration in School Libraries is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and approved by the North Carolina Department of Instruction. It 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. The MLS program prepares graduates to provide library and information technology services in K-12 school library media centers and in public libraries. The program emphasizes the interdependency of all libraries and other types of information agencies in meeting the needs of citizens in a democratic society. Through the Office of Extension and Distance Education, the Reich College of Education provides this degree program at the Asheville Graduate Center.
Appalachian State University faculty will teach each course, and a combination of instructional strategies and course delivery systems may be employed. These may include Web-based instruction, live interactive two-way audio-video sessions, or personal instruction by faculty. Generally, two courses will be provided each term. Attendance and participation in appropriate field trips and professional conferences will be expected as a part of the program. The program is cohort-based, meaning the group of identified students who enter this program will begin together and continue together through the specified sequence of required courses leading to the degree.
In order to be considered for admission to this program an individual must possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Certain MLS tracks require North Carolina A teacher licensure or the equivalent from another state. Students without A level teacher licensure may complete additional course work to earn M level licensure to work in a school library media center. In addition to the application form, applicants must present Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores or Miller Analogies Test (MAT) scores as well as three letters of recommendation. Candidates are selected based upon the strength of her/his undergraduate career, GRE or MAT test scores, and endorsements expressed in the letters of recommendation.
Link to the MLS in Library Science Program at Appalachian State
Sandra Krause, Graduate Programs Manager
Office of Extension and Distance Education
800.355.4084
krausesl@appstate.edu
Sandra Krause, krausesl@appstate.edu
Annis Lytle, amlytle@unca.edu