Master's in Library and Information Science

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The M.L.I.S. emphasizes the rapidly changing library and information field. The degree requires 36 semester hours and is accredited by the American Library Association. Licensure for several career tracks in North Carolina public schools is approved by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. Graduates can qualify for the North Carolina Public Library Certification. The M.L.I.S. is interdisciplinary and students come to it with a wide variety of undergraduate preparation. Many have worked in libraries as undergraduates or as paraprofessionals and feel ready for leadership roles in information organizations. In addition, the School Library program trains certified teachers or librarians without licensure to be certified for work in North Carolina public schools.

the master’s in library and information science Program Distinctions

• Our Library and Information Science program is nationally accredited by the American Library Association.
• Ranked Best Online Master’s by College Choice and Best Online Master’s in Library Science by Affordable Colleges Online.
• Rated the #29 Best Master’s of Library and Information Studies program in the country (#2 in North Carolina) by U.S. News & World Report.
• Available 100% online option for maximum flexibility.

Licensure and Certificates: 

• M.L.I.S. with School Library Media Coordinator Licensure (M.L.I.S. with 076 licensure) 
• School Library Media Coordinator Licensure (076 licensure only)
• Post-Baccalaureate Certificate for Special Endorsement in Computer Education (079 licensure) 
• M.L.I.S. with School Library Media Coordinator and Instructional Technology Dual Licensure (M.L.I.S. with 076/077 licensure) 
• Instructional Technology Licensure (077 licensure only) 
• School Library Media Supervisor Licensure (078 licensure only)

The graduate library and information science Student Experience

• Our available fully online program is a synchronous online learning environment where instruction is delivered using engaging collaborative opportunities for discussion.
• All online courses feature small class sizes where students can engage and build their professional learning community in an online learning environment. 
• Online students interact with a diverse, engaged, and supportive faculty dedicated to bringing real-world experience and ideas to the online classroom.
• Faculty meet regularly with students to advise and prepare students for the capstone experience and licensure process. 
• M.L.I.S. students take core courses in topics such as Foundations of Library Science, Information Sources and Services, Library Administration and Management, and Information Organization and Access.
• The Library and Information Science program works with information organizations where their students learn to provide meaningful practicums, capstone, and volunteer opportunities.

After Graduating with an MLIS Degree

Searching for a library science degree? Our M.L.I.S. program emphasizes the rapidly changing library and information field. The degree requires 36 semester hours and is accredited by the American Library Association. Licensure for several career tracks in North Carolina public schools is approved by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. Graduates can qualify for the North Carolina Public Library Certification. The M.L.I.S. is interdisciplinary and students come to it with a wide variety of undergraduate preparation. Many have worked in libraries as undergraduates or as paraprofessionals and feel that they are ready for leadership in information organizations. In addition, the School Library program trains certified teachers or librarians without licensure to be certified for work in North Carolina public schools.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION about the master’s in library and information science

• MLIS Program Course Requirements 
• Customize your MLIS degree with these optional courses.
• Three-Year Course Plan
• Want more information? Sign up for our monthly information session here! 
• Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, meaning you can apply at any time, and begin your program during either the fall, spring, or summer semester.

LIVE OUTSIDE NORTH CAROLINA?

Currently, UNC Greensboro is authorized to offer online education in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Find out more about State Authorization — a law that regulates in which states colleges and universities can offer education. UNC Greensboro does not guarantee that programs which fulfill North Carolina licensure requirements will satisfy the criteria of professional licensure boards in other states or territories. For further explanation, visit Professional Licensure.