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How to apply
To fulfill the admission requirements, you need to:
- Provide proof of a completed bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
- Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 hours of undergraduate education.
- Submit a TOEFL score of at least 100 (internet-based test), an IELTS score of at least 7, a Pearson Test of English (PTE) score of at least 66 or a Cambridge C1 Advanced score of at least 190 if English is not your primary language.
Application dates
| To start classes in | Apply by | Classes begin |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | May 1 | August |
| Spring | Oct. 15 | January |
| Summer | May 1 | June |
Gather Your Papers
Applying will be easier and faster if you gather these required documents beforehand:
- Transcripts of all previous college or university education. Upload unofficial transcripts in your online application. If you are accepted, you will be asked to provide official transcripts.
- Résumé or CV.
- Statement of purpose describing your academic and career background and goals.
- One letter of recommendation. Supply names and contact details for two professional references who can attest to your critical thinking, your analytical and writing skills and your ability to succeed in graduate-level coursework. Letters from friends, family members, or co-workers who are not supervisors to whom you report or from anyone not familiar with your scholastic aptitude for graduate-level coursework are not appropriate, and will not count toward a completed application.
- Responses to essay question prompts. These questions are to help us determine your ability to succeed in an online certificate program. Please answer each prompt in a paragraph or two (150 words or fewer).
- Working with people is an essential part of the school librarian’s job. Describe your preparation for working in this service-based and user-focused environment (e.g., educational experiences, past work experiences, etc.)
- Technology is another essential aspect of work in the information professions. It is used in many aspects of our work as individuals, and for collaborating as professionals. Describe some ways that you have used technology to enhance your teaching and learning
- The connection between information, technology and people is mediated by professional action undertaken by individuals and professional associations. How do you see yourself contributing to the profession of school librarianship?
- TOEFL, IELTS, PTE or C1 Advanced score reports for applicants whose native language is not English. For information on sending test scores, visit the Grad School website.
- Please feel free to submit any other materials that you feel would give a clearer picture of your qualifications.
Complete the online application
Carefully follow the instructions on the application site.
- Upload the above documents in the online application
- Degree/delivery: Graduate Certificate Distance (Online/Remote Site/etc.)
- Academic program: School Librarianship
- Application fee: $40.00
Application fee waiver questions: Contact MU Graduate Admissions with questions via 573-882-6311 or 1-800-877-6312 or via email at gradadmin@missouri.edu
Learn more about this program
This program is administered by the
School of Information Science and Learning Technologies
Program contact
Denice Adkins, PhD
- Information Science and Learning Technologies Professor
- adkinsd@missouri.edu
- (573) 884-9804