Study Master of (MLIS) Library and Information Studies, concentration in School Library Media at University of Alabama in the USA, The University of Alabama

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

Earn your Master of Library and Information Studies with a concentration in School Library Media and equip yourself to broaden horizons in your school.The University of Alabama’s MLIS is highly respected in the field of library science, and the same renowned faculty who teach on campus will lead you through interactive, live evening lectures that are 100% online. The curriculum allows you to tailor your coursework to your interests through electives, including many offered through UA’s College of Education.Graduates will be eligible for Alabama Class A Certification in School Library Media (or equivalent).CurriculumThe School of Library & Information Studies at The University of Alabama provides a program of study within the MLIS degree that satisfies the Alabama State Department of Education requirements for Class A Certification in School Library Media. There are two preconditions for students seeking a traditional Class A certificate in Library Media: the applicant must have a current, valid teaching certificate and two years of professional teaching experience.

Which department am I in?

The University of Alabama

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees

US$35,924.00 per year

international student fee - $100 per semester

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Tuscaloosa Campus

Tuscaloosa,

Alabama,

35487, South, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

To be considered for admission, students should have a 3.0 GPA overall for the last 60 semester hours in an undergraduate degree program.

This concentration is designed to meet the education requirements for the Class A certificate in Library Media from the Alabama Department of Education. Applicants seeking a Class A certificate must have a valid Class B certificate and two years of instructional experience at the time of application.

English Language Requirements: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): The minimum score for admission to a degree program or for non-degree admission is 550 on the paper-based TOEFL or 79 on the internet-based TOEFL (iBT); International English Language Testing System (IELTS): The minimum score for admission to a degree program or for non-degree admission is 6.5; Pearson Test of English (PTE): The minimum score of admission to a degree program or for non-degree admission is 59.

Application Priority Deadline: Feb. 1 for the fall cohort; Oct. 16 for the spring cohort

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.