Master of Library Science (MLS)
Mecklenburg Program
ASU MLS Program
•Who we are
•What makes us special
•Why you may want to join us
POSITION WITHIN APPALACHIAN
Appalachian State University
Chancellor: Dr. Sheri Everts
Interim Provost: Dr. Stan Aeshcleman
College of Arts
& Sciences
Hayes School
of Music
College of
Business
Reich College of
Education
Interim Dean:
Dr. Robin Groce
College
of Fine &
Applied
Arts
Among the depts. within this college is the:
Department of Leadership & Educational Studies
Department Chairperson:
Dr. Terry McClannon
Among the programs offered by the dept. are:
Library Science
Program Coordinator:
Dr. Robin Moeller
University
College
College of
Health
Sciences
Our Program Is
•
nationally accredited by the National Council for
Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)
•
approved by the North Carolina State Department
of Public Instruction
•
regionally accredited by the North Carolina Public
Librarian Certification Commission
•
nationally recognized by the American Association
of School Librarians
Program Overview
Completion of the program entitles the graduate to apply
for Media Coordinator licensure (076) from the State of
North Carolina as well as Public Librarian Certification
from the North Carolina Public Librarian Certification
Commission.
• Hybrid delivery—includes face-to-face class meetings
on the campus of UNCC as well as synchronous online
meetings and asynchronous online coursework
• Typically 3-7 credit hours per term, including summers
• Designed for students to complete the degree in two
years
Possible Course Sequence
Semester 1Fall
LIB 5010
Collection
Development
and
Management
Semester 2Spring
LIB 5050
Technology
and Libraries:
Tools,
Resources, and
Issues
Semester 3Summer (online)
LIB 5042
Strategic
Administration of
Libraries &
resources
Semester 4-Fall Semester 5Spring
RES 5000
LIB 5525
Research
Product of
Methods
Learning
Semester 6Summer (online)
LIB 5060
Building
Connections
through
Community and
Culture
LIB 5070
Integrating
Literature
and Media
into
Instruction
LIB 5030
Organization
of Information
LIB 5195
Critical Issues in
Literature and
Media
LIB 5080
Collaborative
Media Program
Planning and
Evaluation
LIB 5020
Information
Sources and
Services
LIB 5910
Applications of
Librarianship 1
of 3 (1hour)
LIB 5910
Applications of
Librarianship 2
of 3 (1-2 hour)
LIB 5910
Applications
of
Librarianship
3 of 3 (1-2
hour)
Virtual Communities of Practice
Study Abroad Opportunities
Program Structure
• Courses are carefully planned and will be offered
only one time for each cohort
• Students must be prepared to take courses as they
are made available.
• The cohort beginning Fall 2015 is scheduled to
complete in Summer 2017.
System Requirements
Requirements for internet connectivity, for PCs and for
Macs are available at
http://appedtech.net/requirements-2/.
Admission Requirements
• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college
or university
• Complete application to the Cratis Williams
Graduate School
Admission Criteria
• 3.0 GPA in the last earned degree and official scores
from the GRE or MAT,
OR
• 2.5 GPA in the last earned degree and official scores at
the 25th percentile level from the GRE or MAT.
The program may request that a GPA in the most recent
60 hours of graded coursework completed be used in
place of the GPA in the last earned degree.
Resources for Distance Ed Students
• Distance Education staff to assist with any student
support questions
• A student computer and financial account via AppalNet
• Library services
• Office of Disability Services
• Learning assistance programs – Writing Center, etc.
Costs
Off Campus Tuition & Fees - 2012-13 Academic Year:
• $235.00 per semester hour - in-state student
($705.00 per three-hour class)
• $820.75 per semester hour - out-of-state student
• Tuition and fees are set annually, and annual increases can
be expected.
• Each course will vary in requirements for textbooks, etc.
Payment Plan Option
• The Higher One Tuition Payment Plan is an interestfree alternative to paying your college expenses.
http://studentaccounts.appstate.edu/payment-options
(scroll down on this page)
• You may break up your college expenses into either
four or five equal monthly payments for one term or
nine or ten equal monthly payments for both terms (fall
and spring).
• Not available for summer sessions
Financial Aid
Federal financial aid is available for students who qualify. The
free financial aid form – FAFSA – is used; www.fafsa.ed.gov
800-4-FED-AID
For more information about financial aid, see the College
Foundation of North Carolina website at: www.cfnc.org
Appalachian State University’s Financial Aid Office:
• 800-355-4084 ext 2190
• www.financialaid.appstate.edu
Scholarships & grants are typically NOT available to off-campus
graduate students through federal financial aid, but loans can be.
Students must meet minimum credit-hour enrollment to be
eligible. Please contact ASU’s financial aid office for further
information about enrollment requirements.
Applying to the Program
To begin, go to the following Graduate School site
and set up an account.
https://www.gradadmissions1.appstate.edu/gradweb/DEFAULT.ASP
Use an email address you can use throughout the
application process.
Taking the MAT or GRE
• For MAT information go to: www.milleranalogies.com
• For GRE information go to: http://www.ets.org/gre
• Testing Center on UNC Charlotte campus
MAT – Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
To register, call the Counseling Center at 704-687-0311
• Prometric Test Centers
GRE - Year-round continuous testing, depending on seat
availability.
Finalizing Your Application
• You must successfully submit your application on last
page of the electronic application.
• Order one official (sealed) transcript from ALL accredited
colleges or universities attended (except ASU)
• Send your application fee ($55) either online or mail to:
Cratis Williams Graduate School, ASU Box 32068, Boone,
NC 28608. Applications cannot be processed until
payment is received.
• Schedule your MAT or GRE soon (if not taken yet).
Official scores must be sent directly from the testing
agency to ASU and can take up to 3 weeks.
Application Deadline
The priority deadline for applications is June 1; once
enrollment capacities have been reached, registration
will be closed.
The final deadline for applications is July 1.
Application must be “successfully submitted”
(completed) online with application fee paid. GRE or
MAT should be taken by this date if not sooner.
Supplemental materials (transcripts, references) should
be received by this date or shortly thereafter.
Admission Decision
• Once you have successfully submitted your
application and accompanying materials and paid the
fee, you should log in to monitor your application
progress and attend to missing information
(transcripts, references, etc.)
• After all application materials are received, your
application will go to the department for a decision.
The Graduate School will inform you in writing of the
decision.
Registration
• Your admittance will go forward when you confirm your
attendance with the Graduate School.
• Registration information, instructions, and assistance
will be provided as needed.
Contacts
Application, registration, orientation & miscellaneous questions:
Lisa Houser – [email protected] 800/355-4084 ext 2906
Graduate School - application questions :
[email protected]
800/355-4084 ext 2130
Academic program questions:
Dr. Robin Moeller – [email protected]
Financial Aid: 800/355-4084 ext 2190
Student Accounts: 800/355-4084 ext 2113
Technology Support (AppalNet- username and password):
800/355-4084 ext 6266