Library and Information Science, M.L.I.S.

For information regarding deadlines and requirements for admission, please see https://grs.uncg.edu/programs/.

In addition to the application materials requested by the Graduate School, applicants for the M.L.I.S. program and for the licensure only programs must submit a resume and personal statement.

Admission for all programs are processed as received and there is no fixed deadline for fall and spring admission. Applicants are urged to submit complete applications as early as possible for thorough review.

Degree Program Requirements

Required: 36 or 42 credit hours

The general M.L.I.S program is designed for those interested in in working in academic libraries, public libraries, archives, special collections or other information science field. The general M.L.I.S. program and the M.L.I.S. with the School Library Media Coordinator Concentration require 36 credit hours to complete. The M.L.I.S. with the School Library Media Coordinator and Instructional Technology Dual Concentration requires 42 credit hours to complete. 

Required Core Courses (15 credits)
LIS 600Foundations of Library and Information Science3
LIS 620Information Sources and Services3
LIS 640Information Organization and Access3
LIS 650Leadership and Management in Information Organizations3
LIS 698Capstone Experience in Library and Information Science3
Additional Technology Requirement (3 credits)
Select one course (3 credits) from the following: *3
Computer Technologies for Information Management
Emerging Technology Trends
Introduction to Technology Resources
Electives (18 credits)
Select 18 credits from graduate courses in LIS or cognate fields **18
Total Credit Hours36
*

With the advisement of the student's advisor.

**

With the advisement of the student's advisor. Students in licensure programs in schools or state certification in public libraries should confer with faculty advisors for specific requirements.

School Library Media Coordinator Concentration (076)

Required: 36 credit hours

The M.L.I.S. with a School Library Media Coordinator (076 licensure) Concentration program is designed for anyone who would like to work in public school libraries. Students without a current North Carolina teaching license will be required to take additional course work including an additional practicum.

Required Core Courses (15 credits)
LIS 600Foundations of Library and Information Science3
LIS 620Information Sources and Services3
LIS 640Information Organization and Access3
LIS 650Leadership and Management in Information Organizations3
LIS 693Practicum/Capstone Experience in School Library Media3
Designated Electives (15 credits)
LIS 617Materials for Children3
LIS 618Materials for Adolescents3
LIS 635Introduction to Technology Resources3
LIS 653The School Library3
LIS 654School Library Media Specialist and the Curriculum3
Electives (6 credits)
Select 6 credits of electives from LIS graduate courses *6
Total Credit Hours36
*

With the advisement of the student's advisor. Students may select elective courses outside LIS with approval from their advisor or the School Library Media Program Coordinator.

School Library Media Coordinator and Instructional Technology Dual Concentration (076/077)

Required: 42 credit hours

The M.L.I.S. with a School Library Media Coordinator and Instructional Technology (076/077 licensure) Dual Concentration is designed for educators holding a teaching license who wish to focus their studies on school library and instructional technology.

Required Core Courses (15 credits)
LIS 600Foundations of Library and Information Science3
LIS 620Information Sources and Services3
LIS 640Information Organization and Access3
LIS 650Leadership and Management in Information Organizations3
LIS 693Practicum/Capstone Experience in School Library Media3
Concentration Courses (27 credits)
LIS 617Materials for Children3
LIS 618Materials for Adolescents3
LIS 631Emerging Technology Trends3
LIS 635Introduction to Technology Resources3
LIS 653The School Library3
LIS 654School Library Media Specialist and the Curriculum3
LIS 672Instructional Design 3
SES 662Assistive Technology for Inclusive Education3
TED 610Integrating Technology into Subject Matter Instruction3
Total Credit Hours42

Accelerated B.S. to M.L.I.S. in Library and Information Science

Application and Admission

Qualified UNC Greensboro undergraduate students who are pursuing the B.S. in Information Science may apply for admission to the Accelerated Master's Program (AMP) and the M.L.I.S. in Library and Information Science program. A cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 based on at least 30 credits earned at UNC Greensboro is required and a 3.5 GPA in major courses is required. Applicants must have completed at least 60 credits and may not apply for admission to the AMP before the first semester of the junior year. All applicants must submit the Accelerated Master's Program information when applying for admission to the M.L.I.S., submitting all application materials. GRE scores are not required.

Courses

Admitted students may apply up to 9 credits of graduate-level course work toward completion of both the undergraduate and graduate degree, provided that they earn a grade of B (3.0) or better in the course and fulfill graduate-level requirements. The graduate courses the student will take within the Accelerated Master's Program in Library and Information Science must be approved by the Graduate Program Director and must be specified on the Accelerated Master's Program request from the following LIS courses:

LIS 630Computer Technologies for Information Management3
LIS 636Website Production and Usability for Information Professionals3
LIS 638Technology, Equity, and Society3
LIS 639History of Information Technologies3
LIS 643Metadata3
LIS 661Introduction to Research Methods3

Please consult with an advisor to determine how the courses taken at the graduate level will meet requirements in the bachelor’s degree program. All degree requirements for the M.L.I.S. in Library and Information Science remain the same.