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Sponsored Description:
The Online Master of Science in Library Science in the College of Education and Human Services combines the highest level of quality—accreditation by the American Library Association--at a most competitive price. By comparing tuition costs you will see it is one of the lowest priced library science programs nationally and has been rated a “Best Buy” by GetEducated.com. The MS program in Library Science (MSLS) provides professional study encompassing the principles and techniques common to all types of libraries, with options to emphasize general librarianship, information management or library administration. This 36-credit program will equip you to work as a professional librarian in schools; public, academic and specialized libraries; and corporations, law enforcement, hospitals and other organizations. Founded in 1967, Clarion’s MSLS program was the first graduate library science program within the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education and accredited by the American Library Association since 1974. Clarion University and the Department of Library Science are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education and the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. The MSLS program also offers Library Science K-12 Certification, a Certificate of Advanced Studies and a Joint MSLS/JD Degree Program.
Degree Level:
Graduate, Masters - Others
Degree Subject Area:
Education & Teaching: Library Science
Percent Online:
100 Percent Online
Accreditation:
Regional Board - Middle States Association of Colleges & Schools
School Characteristics:
Non-Profit, Public
Credits:
36 minimum (Semester Credits)
Tuition:
State Residents: $ 533.07 per
semester credit
Out of State: $ 551.07 per
semester credit
Total Cost of Degree:
$19,190.52 - $19,838.52
Is this an Accelerated Degree:
No
Prerequisites:
Bachelors Degree Required: Yes
Accepts Non-Regionally Accredited Bachelors for Admission: No
The iMSLS program was comprehensive and prepared me well for my career. Almost every instructor/professor was a true expert in LIS with real-world experience to share. As a working professional with a family, an online program was the only option that suited me, and Clarion's ALA-accredited program was competitively priced and well-suited to my needs. I have made contacts through the program who have enriched my studies and LIS work.
I guess the program was fine but I don't really feel like the classes were anything extraordinary. Having this degree hasn't helped me. The way things are in the hiring field, I would strongly advise against getting a library degree.
Good school for Library Science degree, very affordable, was blended between in person classes and online when I attended. Adjuct teachers were so so, but permanent faculty were great.
