About the course

Libraries have a tremendous impact on children and young adults. The children’s and young adult services specialization is available to Master of Library Science (M.L.S.) students, and will prepare you to work in public libraries or special libraries in parks, zoos, and gardens, or any other place with an outreach mission that includes children and their families. Your core specialization requirements will focus on materials for youth, youth services, and literature for youth. You’ll continue to hone your expertise as a children’s and young adult services specialist by choosing from a broad array of electives, including courses in information policy, intellectual freedom, digital audio and video sources, and more. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Fall (August), 2024	Bloomington
Fall (August), 2025	Bloomington

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Indiana University - Bloomington

We require the equivalent to a four-year U.S. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university to be eligible for admissions. A minimum grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in undergraduate studies is needed. And, a minimum of 3.2 in any graduate degree work is needed. If you do not have this GPA, you are required to submit GRE (or GMAT) scores. You may also submit an additional statement regarding your academic record.

　　Transcripts - Official transcripts from every previous college (U.S. and international) attended should be sent directly from the institution to the Department of Information and Library Science. Students enrolled in their Bachelor’s degree may apply.

　　Three letters of reference.

　　GRE or GMAT are not required for all other applications, except:

　　if your undergraduate GPA was below 3.0

　　if your previous graduate GPA was below 3.2

　　if your first language is not English

　　if your degree is from an international college or university.

　　TOEFL (minimum 100) scores are required if your first language is not English. The IELTS (minimum 7.0) is an option, too.

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 100.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

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