Library Science

program available online, on-campus or blendedAn area of concentration in Library Science prepares you with the skills needed to work in a variety of library settings. These skills are learned through coursework in literature, as well as the developing, storing, finding, organizing, and managing of information.

Concentration Requirements 30 hours 
TED 2160 Intro to Library Services  3 hours
TED 2360 Children's Literature 3 hours
TED 2500 Digital Citizenship 3 hours
TED 4590 Teaching and Learning in Digital Environments 3 hours
TED 4660 Young Adult Literature 3 hours
TED 4710 Research and Inquiry
 3 hours
TED 4740 Organization of Information
 3 hours
TED 4760 Managing Collections in Libraries and Information Agencies 
 3 hours
TED 4800 Leadership and Management in Libraries
 3 hours
TED 4570 Library Science Capstone  3 hours
Secondary Field I 12 hours
Must include courses from the same subject
Secondary Field II 12 hours
Must include courses from the same subject
Electives 26 hours
May include any excess hours in general education, concentration or secondary fields. The number of elective hours may vary but total degree must comprise 120 hours.
University General Education 40 hours
Learn more about general education requirements
TOTAL DEGREE 120 hours

 

All students interested in Library Science should also contact Erica Rose ecrose@unomaha.edu or by phone at 402.554.3485.

 

Students with an area of concentration in Library Science may find careers in:
♦ Public, academic, and special libraries      
♦ Public and Private Information Agencies