The M.L.I.S. at UNCG
UNCG’s award-winning Master’s in Library and Information Science (M.L.I.S.) is a flexible, fully online master’s degree, with opportunities to earn career-boosting professional certifications and teaching licensure. This multidisciplinary degree — top-ranked in the state by U.S. News and World Report — offers a dynamic, engaging, customizable learning experience that lays a pathway to your future in this fast-changing, ever-essential field. Whether you’re already a library professional or looking to make an impactful career in a range of library and educational settings, UNCG’s M.L.I.S. puts you on the path to rewarding opportunities and career growth.
WHAT IS THE MASTER’S IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE?
The M.L.I.S. is an innovative, top-ranked program offering the flexibility of fully online learning. Join a cohort of fellow information specialists from a wide range of academic disciplines in small groups, where you’ll engage with diverse, highly experienced faculty with a deep commitment to both library science and your future in it. Build on your existing experience in libraries and elevate your career, or earn a powerful professional teaching licensure that enables you to make a real difference in schools, while developing a powerful knowledge network of peers from across the country — and all in a flexible program designed to fit around your busy working schedule. UNCG’s M.L.I.S. offers a pathway to a range of essential careers in the information science field, at a time when the need for passionate professionals has never been stronger.
THE LICENSURE IN SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA PROGRAM
If you are interested in working in the K-12 school system, we have several different licensure options to choose from. These can be offered as a full master’s program or added to an existing MLIS degree.
076 School Library Media Coordinator
The 076 School Library Media Coordinator Licensure program will provide you with a K-12 Educator License in School Library Media. Our program prepares you with the skills and hands-on experience to work confidently as a school-level Library Media Coordinator in elementary, middle, and high schools. Our program is ranked #1 in NC and #8 in the nation by U.S. News and World Report, a testament to the strength and depth of the specialized training we offer in this flexible, fully online degree with all the advantages of UNCG’s M.L.I.S. program.
077 Instructional Technology
The 077 Instructional Technology Licensure program will provide you with a K-12 Educator license in Instructional Technology. Our program prepares you with skills and hands-on experience to work at the school or district level as an instructional technology facilitator or administrator. A practicum project and field experience help prepare you for the real-world situations you would face in this role.
078 School Library Media Supervisor
If you already have your 076 Media Coordinator licensure and are seeking further licensure qualifications to lead media programs in school districts and other information centers, our 078 Licensure in School Library Media Supervisor offers an add-on licensure program to certify your skills as an exceptional administrator. This powerful licensure prepares you for system-level director and supervisory roles, such as director of media and technology, district library media coordinator, library supervisor, and other roles requiring strong skills in administration, leadership, and curriculum development.
Program Highlights
- Fully online courses designed to fit with professional schedules.
- Ranked “Best Online Master’s” by College Choice and “Best Online Master’s in Library Science” by Affordable Colleges Online.
- Our Licensure in School Library Media Supervisor program is ranked #1 in NC and #8 nationally by U.S. News and World Report.
- Qualifies you for North Carolina Public Library Certification upon graduation.
- Opportunities to earn teaching licensure in a range of tracks, including ever more essential Instructional Technology Licensure.
- Learn with diverse, engaged faculty mentors, as part of a cohort of fellow learners in small groups to maximize engagement and development of a professional learning community.
ONLINE DEGREE Required State Authorization Language
Currently, UNC Greensboro is authorized to offer online education in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Find out more about State Authorization — a law that regulates in which states colleges and universities can offer education.
UNC Greensboro does not guarantee that programs that fulfill North Carolina licensure requirements will satisfy the criteria of professional licensure boards in other states or territories. For further explanation, visit Professional Licensure.