Library Science

Thank you for your interest in the online Library Science Program at Appalachian State University. We offer Masters of Library Science degrees for those students interested in pursuing careers in any type of librarianship.

The Program has achieved Pre-Candidacy Accreditation status from the American Library Association (ALA).

Now Accepting Applications

Application Deadline Summer: April 1  (priority deadline March 1).

Application Deadline Fall: July 1  (priority deadline June 1).

Application Deadline for Spring: November 1  (priority deadline October 1).

Contact: Dr. Kim Becnel, Program Director.

Our students experience:

• an online experience using a collaborative learning environment.
• student-instructor ratio of 16:1.
• small classes in which students occasionally meet at the same time and conduct coursework on their own time.
• an engaged and supportive faculty.