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Dec 07, 2024
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2015-16 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Library Science, M.L.S.
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Admission Requirements
Admission to the master’s program in Library Science requires
- an earned bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college;
- acceptable scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). (Applicants to the school library specialization may provide a current teacher’s license or passing score on Praxis II.);
- official transcripts from all previous college-and university-level work showing a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.75;
- three letters of recommendations from professionals.
Application Procedures
All application materials are to be submitted to the College of Graduate Studies.
Applicant must
- submit an application with the appropriate application fee (online at www.mtsu.edu/graduate/apply.php);
- submit official transcripts of previous college work;
- submit three letters of recommendation addressing the applicant’s potential for completing the Master of Science degree in Library Science;
- submit official scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), a current teacher’s license or passing score on Praxis II.
Degree Requirements
Once admitted to the program, candidate must
- complete 36 semester hours which includes a 15-hour major field core, a 3-hour library administration course, 9 hours of electives, 6 hours of field experience, and a 3-hour capstone course.
- complete an e-portfolio on a web-based site as they move through the program to be assessed by at least two faculty members.
Curriculum: Library Science (36 hours)
Major Field Core (15 hours)
Field Experience (6 hours)
- Supervised Field Experience in Library Science 3 credit hours (take twice)
NOTE: Those seeking an initial teaching license should consult with the program director and licensure office.
Capstone (3 hours)
- Skills and Issues in the Library 3 credit hours*
Electives (9 hours)
Select three courses from the following:
Program Notes
Candidate must
- file a degree plan with the College of Graduate Studies prior to entry into the program;
- file a Notice of Intent to Graduate form in the College of Graduate Studies within the first two weeks of the semester in which the student intends to graduate
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