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Read the ASU Graduate Bulletin to learn more about the MLS program requirements and applying to the graduate school

• http://www.graduate.appstate.edu/gradstudies/prospective/

Take the GRE or Millers Analogy Text (MAT)

• hppt://www.testing.appstate.edu

Apply to Graduate School

• http://www.graduate.appstate.edu/gradstudies/prospective/applications1.html

For international students only, be sure to contact the Office of International Education and Development

• http://www.international.appstate.edu/students.index.html

Begin your MLS program. See the Library Science website for course checklists

• http://www.ced.appstate.edu/departments/les/programs/libsci/index.aspx

Apply for MLS scholarships (in spring only)

• http://www.ced.appstate.edu/departments/les/programs/libsci/index.aspx

After completing 1-3 semesters, submit a completed Program of Study and Admission to Candidacy form to the MLS program director

• Program of Study
• Admission to Candidacy

In final two semesters:

• School library students: Product of Learning & School Internship
• Public library students: Comprehensive Exam (to be scheduled) and public library internship
• Dual Track students: Product of Learning, public library comprehensive exam (to be scheduled) and both internships (school and public)

At the beginnning of your last semester:

• Submit change form (if any changes have been made) to the Program of Study to the MLS program director
• Apply to graduate-check deadlines for semester you are graduating

Prepare to apply for licensure

School Track students:

Take Praxis II to apply for licensure (not required for graduation)

• FAQ

Public library and dual track students:

• Apply for Certification with State Library Commission

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