The University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tennessee, has the only ALA-accredited library science program in the state. The M.S. in Information Science requires 42 credit hours with a thesis and non-thesis option. In addition to face-to-face coursework, UTK offers distance education that is delivered synchronously, in real time, or asynchronously, available at anytime. UTK also offers a School Library Media Specialist endorsement.
University of Tennessee
451 Communication Building
Knoxville, TN 37996
865-974-2148
sis.utk.edu
Trevecca Nazarene University offers a library science degree through the School of Education. The MLIS program, the equivalent of a Master's in Library Science with a focus on preparing educators to be school librarians, is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education and recognized by the American Association of School Librarians--a division of the American Library Association. The degree requires 33 credit hours as well as 200 practicum hours.
Trevecca Nazarene University
333 Murfreesboro Road
Nashville, TN 37210
615-248-1556
trevecca.edu
The University of Memphis offers an AASL/NCATE-accredited School Library Information Specialist endorsement, offered through the School of Education. The endorsement, which is offered online, requires six courses, with additional courses required if the student does not already hold a master's degree. The combination of the Master's in Education and the endorsement is the equivalent of the Master's in Library Science.
University of Memphis
215 Ball Hall
Memphis, TN, 38152
901-678-4265
memphis.edu
East Tennessee State University offers a School Library Media Certification through the School of Education. The certification can be obtained through a 36 credit hour master's degree in Educational Media and Educational Technology, or as a 24 credit hour endorsement to a NCATE-accredited master's degree in education. The combination of the Master's in Education and the endorsement is the equivalent of the Master's in Library Science.
East Tennessee State University
401 Warf-Pickel Hall
PO Box 70684
Johnson City, TN 37614
423-439-7595
etsu.edu