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.
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
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Required Core Courses (15 credits) | ||
LIS 600 | Foundations of Library and Information Science | 3 |
LIS 620 | Information Sources and Services | 3 |
LIS 640 | Information Organization and Access | 3 |
LIS 650 | Leadership and Management in Information Organizations | 3 |
LIS 698 | Capstone Experience in Library and Information Science | 3 |
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 Hours | 36 |
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With the advisement of the student's advisor.
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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.
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
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Required Core Courses (15 credits) | ||
LIS 600 | Foundations of Library and Information Science | 3 |
LIS 620 | Information Sources and Services | 3 |
LIS 640 | Information Organization and Access | 3 |
LIS 650 | Leadership and Management in Information Organizations | 3 |
LIS 693 | Practicum/Capstone Experience in School Library Media | 3 |
Designated Electives (15 credits) | ||
LIS 617 | Materials for Children | 3 |
LIS 618 | Materials for Adolescents | 3 |
LIS 635 | Introduction to Technology Resources | 3 |
LIS 653 | The School Library | 3 |
LIS 654 | School Library Media Specialist and the Curriculum | 3 |
Electives (6 credits) | ||
Select 6 credits of electives from LIS graduate courses * | 6 | |
Total Credit Hours | 36 |
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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.
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
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Required Core Courses (15 credits) | ||
LIS 600 | Foundations of Library and Information Science | 3 |
LIS 620 | Information Sources and Services | 3 |
LIS 640 | Information Organization and Access | 3 |
LIS 650 | Leadership and Management in Information Organizations | 3 |
LIS 693 | Practicum/Capstone Experience in School Library Media | 3 |
Concentration Courses (27 credits) | ||
LIS 617 | Materials for Children | 3 |
LIS 618 | Materials for Adolescents | 3 |
LIS 631 | Emerging Technology Trends | 3 |
LIS 635 | Introduction to Technology Resources | 3 |
LIS 653 | The School Library | 3 |
LIS 654 | School Library Media Specialist and the Curriculum | 3 |
LIS 672 | Instructional Design | 3 |
SES 662 | Assistive Technology for Inclusive Education | 3 |
TED 610 | Integrating Technology into Subject Matter Instruction | 3 |
Total Credit Hours | 42 |
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:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
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LIS 630 | Computer Technologies for Information Management | 3 |
LIS 636 | Website Production and Usability for Information Professionals | 3 |
LIS 638 | Technology, Equity, and Society | 3 |
LIS 639 | History of Information Technologies | 3 |
LIS 643 | Metadata | 3 |
LIS 661 | Introduction to Research Methods | 3 |
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.