Brookville,
NY,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Library and Information Science (School Library Media Specialist) in Brookville United States | Long Island University
Long Island University
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Brookville United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
24,336
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
For students in grades K-12, the school library serves as the hidden gem at the heart of our society. While classroom teachers provide a curated sampling of these resources, it's the School Library Media Specialist who holds the key to the full repository of knowledge, concepts, and principles that shape our identity.
The tri-state region faces an urgent demand for School Library Media Specialists—individuals passionate about guiding students, educators, and administrators through the digital landscape of our modern information age. Addressing this need, the Palmer School of Library and Information Science provides a 36-credit Master's program in Library and Information Science with a focus on School Library Media.
Graduates of this program emerge as catalysts for educational transformation, equipping both students and teachers with the skills to navigate and evaluate the overwhelming array of print and digital resources available today.
The School Library Media specialization courses are available through blended and online learning formats, merging the flexibility of digital education with the depth of in-person interactions. Designed for working professionals, this program allows students to attend classes remotely on their own timetable while still enjoying the advantages of direct engagement with faculty and peers.
This ALA-accredited master's program qualifies graduates for Initial New York State Certification as School Library Media Specialists. Following three years of professional experience in the field, candidates may apply for New York State professional certification.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must have achieved at least a 3.0 grade point average or equivalent in a bachelor's program or in the last two years of the undergraduate program. Applicants who have not have completed their degrees prior to submitting the admission application should submit a transcript without the final semester's grades. GRE Exam
Two professional and/or academic letters of recommendation that address the applicant's potential in the profession and ability to complete a graduate program
A current r'sum
A written statement that describes the applicant's motivation for seeking the degree, special areas of interest, and career objectives in the profession (500-1000 words). You may submit this statement in lieu of the Applicant's Personal Statement requested as part of the Online Application for Admission.
Students for whom English is a second language must submit official score results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The required minimum acceptable TOEFL score is: 79 Internet-based (213 computer based or 550 paper-based) or minimum IELTS score: 6.5.
Two professional and/or academic letters of recommendation that address the applicant's potential in the profession and ability to complete a graduate program
A current r'sum
A written statement that describes the applicant's motivation for seeking the degree, special areas of interest, and career objectives in the profession (500-1000 words). You may submit this statement in lieu of the Applicant's Personal Statement requested as part of the Online Application for Admission.
Students for whom English is a second language must submit official score results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The required minimum acceptable TOEFL score is: 79 Internet-based (213 computer based or 550 paper-based) or minimum IELTS score: 6.5.
Tuition
USD
24,336