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The School Library Media Licensure non-degree program is intended for students who already hold a teaching license and are interested in working in school libraries. The curriculum comprises coursework in library science, educational technology, management, cataloging and literature. A required practicum provides students the opportunity to apply principles learned in graduate study to real-world experiences and to network with professionals in the field.
This program is one of the three pathways available at Kent State University for students who are interested in obtaining multi-age licensure in school library media through the Ohio Department of Education. The other two pathways are the M.L.I.S. degree in School Library Media K-12 and the dual M.L.I.S. degree with the M.Ed. degree in Educational Technology.
This program is designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure or certification and contact information for state licensing boards at Kent State's website for professional licensure disclosure.
For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.
In calculating the total GPA, all grades from all courses taken at relevant level (baccalaureate or master's) from all institutions are required. Applicants who do not meet the minimum 2.750 GPA requirement must submit a statement that addresses the circumstances that contributed to the GPA and preparation for success in graduate study. Applicants should include recent professional achievements that indicate an ability to perform at a higher academic level to be considered for conditional admission to the program.
Applications submitted after these deadlines will be considered on a space-available basis.
Graduates of this program will be able to:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
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Licensure Requirements | ||
LIS 60607 | SCHOOL LIBRARY MANAGEMENT | 3 |
LIS 60617 | INFORMATION LITERACY FOR YOUTH | 3 |
LIS 60624 | CATALOGING FOR SCHOOL LIBRARIES | 3 |
LIS 60626 | ENGAGING TEENS | 3 |
LIS 60629 | ENGAGING SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN | 3 |
LIS 60630 | REFERENCE SOURCES AND SERVICES FOR YOUTH | 3 |
LIS 60792 | CULMINATING EXPERIENCE PRACTICUM IN K-12 LIBRARIES | 3 |
School Library Media Electives, choose from the following: | 6 | |
ETEC 57400 | TRENDS IN EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY | |
ETEC 57427 | TECHNOLOGY AND LEARNING | |
ETEC 67420 | RESEARCH ISSUES IN EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY | |
ETEC 67425 | MANAGING TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGE | |
LIS 60675 | YOUTH LITERATURE IN THE DIGITAL REALM | |
Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 27 |
In Ohio, an individual must have attained a currently valid standard Ohio teaching license in order to add the multi-age supplemental library media licensure as an endorsement area. Out of state applicants should verify licensure reciprocity and library media licensure requirements with their state education agencies. Students are responsible for completing licensure paperwork requirements through the Kent State University College of Education, Health and Human Services near the end of or at the conclusion of the program. Exam administered by the Evaluations Systems Group of Pearson is required for licensure.
Applicants interested in obtaining school library media licensure or certification outside the state of Ohio should refer to the requirements established by their state education agencies.
The School Library Media Licensure non-degree program is accredited by the American Library Association and the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
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