Overview

At the University at Buffalo, this fully online program in School Librarianship, focuses on preparing you to teach in a 21st century school library.

All courses include the latest research-based, best practices occurring in the school library field. You will be exposed to strategies and techniques for teaching information literacy, based on new standards of practice as outlined in the Common Core Learning Standards and the Annual Professional Performance Review.

Program Learning Outcomes

The features of our program include:

clinically-based teaching experiences that allow you to collect your own data to inform your teaching practice

creation of a digital portfolio to be shared with potential employers, as well as a video recording providing evidence of your instructional experience

exposure to a variety of strategies and techniques for teaching information literacy, based on new standards of practice as outlined in the Common Core Learning Standards and the Annual Professional Performance Review

learning how to participate in a collaborative culture where feedback is provided, including peer review of your teaching practices

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Information Life Cycle

Information Users and Use

Reference Sources and Services

School Media Center Field Experience

School Media Center Practicum

Curriculum Role of the Media Specialist

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

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TOEFL^® IBT

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Credits

39 SCH

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Library Science View 100 other Masters in Library Science in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

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TOEFL^® IBT

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Duolingo English Test

120

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application fee: A $50 non-refundable application fee

Graduate Record Exam or MAT scores

Contact information for at least three individuals who will each be asked to provide an electronic recommendation letter

Unofficial transcripts

Statement of education and career goals

Tuition Fee

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International

24990 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12495 USD per semester during 24 months.
National

24990 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12495 USD per semester during 24 months.
In-State

11310 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5655 USD per semester during 24 months.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for School Librarianship.

Available Scholarships

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