Overview

Key facts

The Library Science courses at Sam Houston State University are founded in a variety of professional library skills and utilize the latest advances in technology and information literacy to prepare students to collaborate with teachers, manage multimedia collections and maintain a successful library.

Learning outcomes

With cutting-edge knowledge of technology and information design, our students graduate as leaders and models, ready to fill any of the many different roles available in a school library, such as school librarian, teacher-librarian, or technology coordinator, to name a few.

Students who already have a masters degree, a valid teaching certificate, and two years of teaching experience may pursue a School Librarian Certification, a 24-hour program available online and on campus.

Accreditation

The College of Education’s Educator Preparation Program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Collection Development

Organization of Collections I
Information Services and Resources I
School Library Administration
Literature for Children
Library Internship
Research Design and Methodology
School Librarianship
Literature for Young Adults
Computer Science Applications to Librarianship
Internet for School Librarians

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-10-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-05-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-02-28 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-05-27 00:00:00 , International

More details

SHSU strongly encourages international students outside the U.S. to apply at least 90 days before the beginning of the semester for which they are applying.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Library Science View 99 other Masters in Library Science in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Graduate Admissions Application
Application Fee
Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0
Official transcript from the baccalaureate degree granting institution
Bachelor's degree with a major or minor in Kinesiology or a related field
Applicants should have experience in coursework or related certifications in the following areas: motor learning, exercise physiology, biomechanics, and research, statistics, or technical writing
Two recommendation letters
Statement of intent/interest

Tuition Fee

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International

12798 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12798 USD per year
National

12798 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12798 USD per year
In-State

7085 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7085 USD per year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Library Science.

Available Scholarships

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