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Master of Science in Library Science with Concentration in Law Librarianship and Legal Informatics

University of North Texas - Denton Campus

USA,Texas

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 16,505/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 75

Application Fee

May 2025

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USA, Texas

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1890

Total Students: 47,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1155 Union Cir, Denton, TX 76205, United States

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Scholarships
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Master of Science in Library Science with Concentration in Law Librarianship and Legal Informatics

Program Overview

UNT's Information Science master's program with a major in Library Science prepares information professionals for work in a variety of roles and application settings, including all types of libraries and other information agencies. The program rests on a broad conceptual framework that explores the nature of information, its organization and retrieval, and its access and use from the user's viewpoint. In addition, the program prepares individuals who wish to pursue doctoral studies in information science theory, research and practice.

Law Librarianship and Legal Informatics Concentration

The law librarianship and legal informatics concentration will prepare graduates for careers in law libraries, information organizations using legal information resources and information publishers. Law librarians play key roles as information professionals in the management of information, training, and information organization in many diverse settings including law schools, courts, private law firms, corporations, government departments and agencies, or in correctional institutions

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

98 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2025		Closed
may 2025		Open
sep 2025		Not Available
aug 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 75

Tuition Fee

CAD 16,505 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in University of North Texas - Denton Campus

CAD 16,969 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

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

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.0
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 79
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 53.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 100.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 70.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.