Admission Guidelines
Here is what you need in order to apply for our master's program.
Overview
Our master's program offers students the option of earning a degree through a combination of on-campus and online classes or totally online, except for internships.
Our students take 36 hours of coursework, including nine hours of required classes. They tailor the bulk of their classes (27 hours) toward their career interests with the help of faculty advisors.
If you are interested in becoming a school librarian, our certification program is the right choice for you. Our program prepares students to work and teach in school libraries across the country.
More details are in our graduate handbook (pdf).
The Details
Degree Requirements
Here's an overview of classes you'll take in the master's program.
Transfer Credit
Our students take at least eight of their classes (24 hours) in our school. That leaves the option of taking four classes (12 hours) in other USC departments. They also can transfer up to six hours of graduate coursework from other universities.
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Placement of our Graduates
Our graduates are equipped with research skills and a core foundation of best practices to be major contributors to the profession. See some of our program highlights here.