Education - Library Science, Bachelor of Science
The library science program is designed to prepare candidates for employment in 21st century public, academic and special libraries, and information agencies. The library science courses engage candidates in classroom, field site, and service experiences that support the development of the personal, professional and technical skills and dispositions required to work effectively with patrons in today's diverse communities.
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212 Roskens Hall
6001 Dodge Street
Omaha, NE 68182-0163
402.554.3666
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Courses Required for Major (Core Curriculum)
All majors in the library science program must complete the university general education requirements.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Library Science Course Work | ||
| TED 2160 | INTRODUCTION TO LIBRARY SERVICES | 3 |
| TED 2360 | CHILDREN'S LITERATURE | 3 |
| TED 2500 | DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP | 3 |
| TED 3760 | ADULT SERVICES, PROGRAMMING, AND OUTREACH IN LIBRARIES | 3 |
| TED 4590 | TEACHING AND LEARNING IN DIGITAL ENVIRONMENTS | 3 |
| TED 4660 | YOUNG ADULT LITERATURE | 3 |
| TED 4710 | RESEARCH AND INQUIRY | 3 |
| TED 4740 | ORGANIZATION OF INFORMATION | 3 |
| TED 4800 | LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT IN LIBRARIES | 3 |
| TED 4570 | LIBRARY SCIENCE CAPSTONE | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Select 27 credits of electives distributed over the following areas: | 27 | |
Technology – three credit hours | ||
Literacy – 12 credit hours | ||
Human Relations – 12 credit hours | ||
| Individuals must also complete an approved minor plus elective courses sufficient to reach the minimum of 120 credit hours needed for graduation. | ||
| Total Credits | 57 | |
A minimum grade of "C" must be earned in all professional TED courses, Technology electives, Literacy electives, and Human Relations electives. All grades of incomplete and any grades below "C" in these specific requirements must be removed prior to graduation. Candidates are responsible for contacting their advisor regarding said grades.
For courses in this major/ endorsement that require a grade of C or higher, CR/ NC is not permissible.
A minimum GPA of 2.75 or higher is required in order to graduate from the Library Science program.
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| ENGL 1150 | ENGLISH COMPOSITION I | 3 |
| CMST 1110 or CMST 2120 | PUBLIC SPEAKING FUNDS or ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE | 3 |
| Social Science | 3 | |
| Humanities and Fine Arts | 3 | |
| US Diversity | 3 | |
Attend Welcome Week events; other campus events | ||
Advising appointment for spring: Sept. - Oct. | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGL 1160 | ENGLISH COMPOSITION II | 3 |
| Quantative Literacy | 3 | |
| Social Science | 3 | |
| Humanities and Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Global Diversity | 3 | |
Advising appointment for fall: February - March | ||
Join a student organization | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| TED 2160 | INTRODUCTION TO LIBRARY SERVICES | 3 |
| TED 2500 | DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP | 3 |
| Natural/Physical Science with Lab | 4 | |
| Social Science | 3 | |
| Humanities and Fine Arts | 3 | |
Advising appointment for spring: Sept. - Oct. | ||
Identify professional organization to get involved with. Begin resume development. | ||
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| TED 2360 | CHILDREN'S LITERATURE | 3 |
| TED 4590 | TEACHING AND LEARNING IN DIGITAL ENVIRONMENTS | 3 |
| Natural/Physical Science | 3 | |
| Minor Course | 3 | |
| Literacy Elective | 3 | |
Advising appointment for fall: February - March | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| TED 4660 | YOUNG ADULT LITERATURE | 3 |
| TED 4710 | RESEARCH AND INQUIRY | 3 |
| Minor Course | 3 | |
| Human Relation Elective | 3 | |
| Literacy Elective | 3 | |
Advising appointment for spring: Sept. - Oct. | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| TED 3760 | ADULT SERVICES, PROGRAMMING, AND OUTREACH IN LIBRARIES | 3 |
| TED 4740 | ORGANIZATION OF INFORMATION | 3 |
| Minor Course | 3 | |
| Literacy Elective | 3 | |
| Human Relations Elective | 3 | |
Advising appointment for fall: February - March | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| TED 4800 | LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT IN LIBRARIES | 3 |
| Human Relations Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Technology Elective | 3 | |
| Minor Course | 3 | |
Advising appointment for spring: Sept. - Oct. | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| TED 4570 | LIBRARY SCIENCE CAPSTONE | 3 |
| Human Relations Elective | 3 | |
| Minor Course | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
Apply for graduation | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 121 | |
This roadmap is a suggest, * plan of study and does not replace meeting with an advisor. Please note that students may need to adjust the actual sequence of courses based on course availability. Please consult an advisor in your major program for further guidance.
This plan is not a contract and curriculum is subject to change.
Additional Information About this Plan:
University Degree Requirements: The minimum number of hours for a UNO undergraduate degree is 120 credit hours. Please review the requirements for your specific program to determine all requirements for the program. In order to graduate on-time (four years for an undergraduate degree), you need to take 30 hours each year. Information based on 2023-2024 University of Nebraska at Omaha undergraduate catalog.
Placement Exams: For Math, English, Foreign Language, a placement exam may be required. More information on these exams can be found at https://www.unomaha.edu/enrollment-management/testing-center/placement-exams/information.php
**Transfer credit or placement exam scores may change suggested plan of study
GPA Requirements:
2.5 minimum GPA to remain in College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences
# Professional education course: a grade of C or higher is required to pass the class
Graduation Requirements: 2.75 minimum NU GPA