Overview

Library Science from Appalachian State University curriculum designed to challenge and engage you while remaining convenient for the working professional, as a graduate of this Online Education program, you will be uniquely prepared for a career in school and/or rural libraries.

Careers

Completion of the Master of Library Science program entitles the graduate to apply for licensure (076 Media Coordinator) from the State of North Carolina as well as Public Librarian Certification from the North Carolina Public Librarian Certification Commission.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Collection Development and Management

Information Sources and Services

Organization of Information

Strategic Administration of Library Resources and Services

Technology and Libraries: Tools, Resources, and Issues

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Boone, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.4

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

GRE or MAT waivers are available if the applicant has an undergraduate GPA of 3.4 or better or an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 and 5 or more years experience in a public library or a school with a supporting letter of recommendation from a supervisor.

Completed online application to graduate school

Resume

Official transcripts must be submitted showing any completed degrees and transcripts showing any coursework completed at institutions other than Appalachian in the last five years

Three references

Application fee

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

22554 USD / year

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Out-of-State

22554 USD / year

≈ 22554 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

5382 USD / year

≈ 5382 USD / year

Funding

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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