Program Type
Master of Library Science (MLS)
Program Length
36 Credit Hours
Description
The Master of Library Science is designed to prepare competent professionals for school librarianship; encourage and support scholarly research and publications; promote and participate in faculty growth and development; offer educational services to schools, libraries, and the community; and plan, implement, and evaluate the academic curriculum, teaching effectiveness, physical resources, program policies, and the learning environment.
Graduates of the MLS program will also have the required coursework necessary to sit for the School Librarian Certification exam. Students interested in the certification must have a valid K-12 teaching certificate and two years of classroom experience before taking the exam.
Enrollment Semester
Fall, Spring, Summer
Delivery Method
Hybrid - Online and Face-to-Face (Saturdays)
Tuition and Cost
Additional Program Information
Application Requirements
- Graduate Studies Application
- Application Fee
- Official transcript from the baccalaureate degree granting institution
- Official GRE scores
- Program Application
Academic Advisor
Dr. Holly Weimar
(936) 294-1150
haw001@shsu.edu
Dr. Mary Bell
(936) 294-4857
lis_mah@shsu.edu
Ms. Rebecca Lewis
(936) 294-1151
rjl006@shsu.edu
Graduate Online Support
(936) 294-2356
graduateonline@shsu.edu
