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Interested in becoming a YA librarian? Take a look at the offerings or programs on YA services at the following ALA-accredited library graduate programs.
University of Alabama
Albany, State University of New York
University of Alberta
University of Arizona
University of British Columbia
University of Buffalo – some specializations may apply (i.e. Library Media Specialist etc.)
UCLA – Option to obtain Post Master’s Certificate of Specialization in Information Studies
The Catholic University of America
Clarion University
Dalhousie University
University of Denver –Concentrations that may apply (i.e. School Libraries)
Dominican University – Option of Certificate of Special Study available to post-MLIS students
Drexel University - Youth Services concentration available
Emporia State University
Florida State – Youth Services Specialization available
University of Hawaii
University of Illinois
Indiana University – Offer Master of Library Science/Certificate in Nonprofit Management)
University of Iowa – School Media Specialist Certification available
Kent State University – Certificate of Advanced Study available and K-12 School Library Licensure
University of Kentucky
Long Island University – Specialization in School Library Media
Louisiana State University - Specialization in Youth Service
McGill University
University of Maryland
University of Michigan – School Library Media Program and option to Tailor Your Own MSI
University of Missouri-Columbia
University of Montreal
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill – Certificates available for UNS Nonprofit Leadership and School Library Media Coordinators
University of North Carolina, Greensboro – Licensure available for School Library Media Coordinator or School Media Supervisor
North Carolina Central University – Track available as School Media Coordinator
University of North Texas – Youth Librarianship program of study
University of Oklahoma – Children and Young Adult Services Program or School Library Media Program
University of Pittsburgh – Specialization in Resources and Services: Children and Youth
Pratt Institute
City University of New York, Queens College – Children and Young Adult Services Certificate Program
University of Rhode Island – School Library Media track
Rutgers University – School Library Certification
St. John’s
San Jose State University – Youth Librarianship
Simmons College – School Library Teacher Certification Program
University of South Carolina – Certificate of concentration available
University of South Florida
Southern Connecticut State University
University of Southern Mississippi
Syracuse University
University of Tennessee
University of Texas, Austin – Certificate of Advanced Study available
Texas Woman’s University
University of Toronto
Valdosta State University
University of Washington
Wayne State University – Concentration available in Public Library Services to Children and Young Adults
University of Western Ontario – Children’s/Youth Services concentration available
University of Wisconsin, Madison
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee