Library & Information Studies - School Librarianship

• 30 credit hours, including an internship

Your coursework is project-based, which means you will be expected to spend time in a library for most courses. The internship is the capstone for the degree.

Access course materials online from any location. Many classes don't have a scheduled meeting time, so you can fit class into your personal schedule. The instructor may schedule assignments and exams at specific times. All courses follow ODU's regular academic calendar.

This program requires an internship.

With our MLIS degree and concentration in School Librarianship, licensed teachers will be prepared for endorsement as a school librarian/media specialist.

You will provide valuable services in public and private school libraries, such as:

• managing digital and physical information collections
• connecting students to information resources
• assessing information technology and knowledge systems
• guiding students in their research and selection of information resources

An MLIS degree also prepares you for careers as an information specialist, librarian, or media specialist in areas such as:

• public and academic libraries
• special focus libraries, such as law or health sciences
• museums and archives
• digital and physical knowledge collections
• information technology
• assessment and systems libraries

Virginia Public School educators may be eligible for a tuition discount of 25% per credit hour. Contact us for more details.

Rates are effective Summer 2022 and subject to change.
* In-state rate assumes residency requirements are met.