Admission Process for the Master's in (IS or LS) with School Librarian Certification or, School Librarian Certification Only

Important Note:  The application for the School Librarian Certification is a two-step process. Instructions for both are described below. If you are applying for School Librarian Certification and you do not have a Master's degree you will need to apply for the MS in Library Science or Information Science.

***NOTE:  If you are applying for School Librarian Certification along with the M.S. in Library Science or Information Science program, you will need to choose either of our Master's Program as your major, when applying through the GradCAS system.***
***NOTE: If you are only applying for the School Library Certification, please select "School Librarian Certification" as your major. ***

1. Apply to the University of North Texas Toulouse Graduate School

 

Complete the UniCAS application online, and pay the $75 non-refundable application fee. Your completed application will be processed by the UNT Graduate Admissions Department, and then deferred to your academic program for final review. 

  • The Toulouse Graduate Admissions Department will review transcripts to verify minimum GPA requirements of 3.0 on the last 60 hours of a bachelor's degree, a 3.0 cumulative undergraduate GPA, or a 3.5 GPA on a completed master's  degree.
  • For School Librarian Certificate only applicants, they are required to have a finished Master's Degree.

Inside the UniCAS application portal you are able to:

    • Request transcripts from all institutions attended to be uploaded to your UniCAS application.
    • Upload documents resume, and statement of purpose.
    • Provide contact information for your recommenders to submit letters of recommendation via our system.

Instructions for the Depatment Academic Documents (Files submitted must be in PDF format):

  1. Two (2) Letters of Recommendation. These need to be formal letters of recommendation with a signature, or on (company/school) letterhead. They should be from former professors, or other authority figures in your professional experience who can evaluate your academic qualification, and assess your potential for success as an information professional. One of these letters must come from a school Administrator.
  2. A Resumé complete with your teaching experience and list of honors and activities.
  3. A One full-page or more Statement of Purpose, singled spaced and in 12pt font. This statement needs to detail your interest in the program, and reviewing your professional goals.

Here are some prompts for the Statement of Purpose.

  • What made you decide to become a Librarian? Explain why a School Librarianship career is right for you.
  • What do you believe are the most important attributes and/or qualities of a successful School Librarian today and why?
  • What Challenges might you personally face as a Librarian? Identify two (2) characteristics you possess and explain how they will enable you to effectively address these changes.

It is preferred that these documents are submitted with your application on GradCAS. However, this can completed for the Certificate through the College of Education, at a later time. You will need to provide these before your certification.

    1. Current Teaching Certificate
    2. Teaching Service Record

*Note: We do not require GRE scores.
 

The Information Science department will verify that minimum grade point average meets one of the following requirements:

  • 3.0 on the last 60 hours of a bachelor's degree,
  • 3.0 cumulative undergraduate GPA,
  • a 3.5 GPA on a completed master's degree. 

For questions regarding the application process, please email ci-admissions@unt.edu.

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