Admissions
Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements
Admission Procedures
Program Requirements
Off-Campus Programs (see also Distance Education)
Equal Opportunity Policy
Admission Requirements
Admission decisions are made by the Admissions Committee based on the applicant's previous academic record, GRE test scores, references, and personal commitment as indicated in the applicant's personal statement.
Previous Academic Record
A Bachelor's degree from a recognized accredited college or university is required. (Two official copies of all applicable transcripts must be submitted to the Graduate School), as well as an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale during the last two years of study.
In lieu of the above requirements, the Admissions Committee may consider an applicant's record of successful previous graduate study. Factors to be considered include institution and accreditation, program of study and courses taken, number of credits earned, and GPA.
Test Scores
Scores from the Graduate Record
Examination (GRE) must be submitted. GRE scores up to five years old
will be accepted.
* Foreign students are required to submit scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
References and Personal Commitment
A minimum of three letters of reference are required from teachers, supervisors, or other persons who are in a position to assess qualifications and professional potential (download form).
A resume and a statement of personal and professional goals must be submitted. Additional criteria that may be considered by the Admissions Committee include:
- Demonstrated maturity of prospective student with low undergraduate GPA and/or unusual aptitude for graduate study as indicated by scores on the Graduate Record Examination General Test.
- Strong references from supervisors.
- Socioeconomic background.
- Successful experience working in relevant fields.
- Undergraduate course work which includes an undue proportion of vocational work or
- Knowledge of foreign languages,
- Knowledge of formal sciences (e.g., mathematics, statistics, logic, computer science), and
- Probable contributions to the educational enrichment of the program.
All applications are reviewed by the Admissions Committee. On the basis of this review, the LIS Department recommends one of the following actions on the application:
a. admit,
b. admit provisionally,* or
c. do not admit.
The Graduate School notifies applicants of action taken.
* Provisional admission may be granted to promising applicants who do not meet all the formal requirements, or to applicants from non-accredited institutions. Students must meet any special conditions attached to their admission within twelve (12) semester hours of graduate credit.
Computer Competency
Students entering the M.L.I.S. program are expected to have familiarity with basic computing and Internet operations, and must submit a computer competency form with their application. Download the computer competency checklist, to be submitted with your application here.
Advising
Each new student is assigned a faculty adviser who is concerned with the student's special needs or interests. Students should consult with their faculty adviser each semester before enrolling in any courses, to plan a program of study and to seek advice concerning job opportunities and professional paths.
Admissions Procedures
General admission requirements for the Graduate School are detailed in the University's Graduate Bulletin, which may be purchased from the UNCG Bookstore. Applicants to the Library and Information Studies Department, School of Education, must meet all University and Department standards for acceptance. Applications for admission to the program may be obtained from: The Graduate School UNCG P.O. Box 26170 Greensboro, NC 27402-6170
or on-line.
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Program Requirements
Degree Requirements
In order to earn a Master of Library and Information Studies degree students must:Complete thirty-six (36) semester hours of approved course work (see curriculum)
Remove any provisions of admission
Maintain an overall average of B or better
Complete a satisfactory Capstone Experience
Length of the M.L.I.S. Program
The minimum length of an M.L.I.S. program for full-time student (12 semester hours or four classes) is the equivalent of three semesters. However, very few students complete the M.L.I.S. program within that period as most are part-time students and take from four (4) to six (6) courses in an academic year plus courses durning the two summer sessions.
Time Limit
All requirements for the degree must be completed within five (5) calendar years, as of the date the student begins taking graduate courses toward the MLIS degree. This requirement and other University requirements and regulations applying to graduate programs are detailed in the Graduate School Bulletin.
Transfer Credit
Credit may be given for graduate work taken at other institutions or for advanced work taken in extension at this University, provided it meets criteria set forth by the University Graduate School and is approved by the LIS Department. Up to six (6) credits of approved course work may be applied toward the degree under specified conditions.
Licensure and Add-On Programs
Admission to the Graduate School is a prerequisite for admission
to all Licensure programs in the Department. Applicants may need to take
additional courses beyond the minimum degree requirements if they are planning
on seeking licensure as a public librarian, school library media specialist,
or an instructional technology specialist--computer. Applicants who would
to pursue an endorsement in computer education may also need to take additional
courses. Additional information may be obtained from a faculty adviser.
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Off-Campus Programs (see also Distance Education)
The LIS Department delivers the MLIS degree via the NC-REN network to the UNC-Charlotte campus. Each semester at least one
course is transmitted from Greensboro to Charlotte and Asheville. This system is video/audio interactive allowing instant communication with the instructor. Enrollment
and payment of course fees for the Charlotte classes are administered by the UNC Greensboro LIS Department. Students must be admitted to the Graduate School at
UNCG and may register for classes on either of the two campuses, although the fee structures differ by locations. Further details of these programs may be obtained from:
Cindy Felts
Departmental Assistant
(336) 334 3477
cpfelts@uncg.edu
School of Education
Department of Library and Information Studies
P.O. Box 26170
UNCG
Greensboro, NC 27402-6170
(336) 334-3477 voice
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Equal Opportunity
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Moreover, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro is open to people of all races and actively seeks to promote racial integration by recruiting and enrolling a large number of minority students.
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