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    School Librarianship MS

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    Buffalo, USMSOnline2 years
    $22,035.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    39
    Credits
    $50.00
    App fee

    School Librarianship MS at University at Buffalo is a 39-credit, 2-year, online MS program based in Buffalo, US. Tuition is $22,035.

    About the program

    Prepares students for certification as a library media specialist Pre-K-12 in New York State. Covers information lifecycle, users, reference services, resources for children and young adults, pedagogy, management of school libraries, field experience, and practicum.

    Focus: coursework
    US News Graduate School of Education #47
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    May 1, 2026
    Spring 2027
    Dec 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL minimum score is 250 for the computer-based test, 600 for the paper-based test and 4 for the internet-based test (1–6 grading scale). For scores before 2026, the minimum internet-based test score is 79.
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS Academic Test minimum score is 6.5 overall

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $21,064.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does School Librarianship MS at University at Buffalo cost?
    The total estimated tuition for School Librarianship MS at University at Buffalo is $22,035 across 39 required credits.
    Is School Librarianship MS at University at Buffalo online or in-person?
    School Librarianship MS at University at Buffalo is offered online, so students can complete coursework remotely.
    How long does School Librarianship MS at University at Buffalo take to complete?
    School Librarianship MS at University at Buffalo is structured around 2 years and 39 credits.
    What GPA is required for School Librarianship MS at University at Buffalo?
    Per the program's published guidance: GPA of 3.0 or better
    What work-permit options follow School Librarianship MS at University at Buffalo?
    Post-completion work rights for School Librarianship MS at University at Buffalo: 12 months OPT (US)