Overview

The Library Science program of Kutztown University is the only four-year program of its kind in Pennsylvania for K-12 Library Media Specialist Certification, which allows the graduate to manage and teach in a school library media program. KU offers two undergraduate programs in library science - a Bachelor of Science in Education which is a teaching program, and a Bachelor of Science, which is a non-teaching program.

KU Library Science graduates are smart, savvy, life-long learners poised to guide their communities in transforming the best knowledge from the past into creative possibilities for the future. You’ll analyze, design, and implement new research and learning systems including computers, databases, video, graphics, interactive multimedia, and maker spaces. You’ll be prepared to guide decision makers and knowledge seekers from all walks of life in finding the data they need.

Sample Career Options

Media specialist

Metadata specialist

Technical services specialist

Digital collections librarian

Genealogy researcher

Social science data librarian

Library director

Curator

Information architect

School librarian

Teacher librarian

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Microcomputers in Education

Folk Literature and Storytelling

Resources for Young Adults

English Language Learners in the Library

Cataloging and Classification of Information

Technologies in Libraries

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-03 00:00:00 , National

More details

Those with long visa wait-times may want to apply by May 1 for Fall and by Oct. 1 for Spring.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kutztown, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit the Kutztown Application (Recommended) or apply through the Common Application.

Pay the $35 USD Application Fee in the application portal

Submit Proof of English Proficiency.

Send an official high school transcript to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. High school transcripts must be sent directly from the high school. GED results must be sent directly from the Department of Education.

You have the option to submit SAT or ACT scores. KU is currently test-optional.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

12590 USD / year

≈ 12590 USD / year
Out-of-State

12590 USD / year

≈ 12590 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7994 USD / year

≈ 7994 USD / year

Additional Details

Reduced Rate non residents students only-$8,285

Living costs

Kutztown

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Living costs

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