School Library Studies (M.A.)

For International Students

  • Online

Preparing teacher librarians to serve as leaders in technology and literacy, teachers of digital citizenship, media specialists and advocates for lifelong readers.  Courses are taught online with weekly synchronous Zoom class sessions.


Admission Requirements:

  • International Application for Admission
  • All post-secondary official transcripts sent directly from your current and/or all prior academic institutions that you have attended to the Office of Admissions at the mailing address listed below.
    • Mailing Address:
      • University of Northern Iowa
      • International Graduate Admissions
      • 002 Gilchrist Hall
      • Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0018
  • Minimum undergraduate grade point average of a 2.75 on a 4.0 point scale
  • Official TOEFL score of (79), IELTS score of (6.5), or Duolingo score of (105) to be considered for full admission
  • Applicant statement

Application Deadlines:

  • August 1st, 2023
    • Next Cohort Starts August 2023

Program Duration:

  • 2 Years

Graduate Funding:

  • Part-time, online students living outside the U.S. are eligible for many College of Education (COE) graduate scholarships including the Dean’s Graduate Scholarships. To apply for multiple COE scholarships, fill out the UNI Universal Scholarship Application by April 1 prior to the term you anticipate starting your program. UNI alumni educators who are pursuing an online graduate program can also apply for a PACE scholarship.
  • Tuition and Fees:  International students enrolled in this online program and living outside the U.S. are charged the same tuition rate as domestic students living in the U.S. See the Online and Distance Education FAQ for the current tuition rates.