PROGRAM OF STUDY

DUAL DEGREE

Masters of Education in Instructional Technology

Masters in Library and Information Science

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K-12 School Library Media Licensure

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This program is for students who do not have a teaching credential and would like to become a school librarian.

Note: This guidesheet was created to assist you in course selection. It is a replacement for the school's “Program Statement” form. It is recommended that you begin this program by taking the CORE classes.

Job Description: A school librarian typically works with students in a school library/media center. The daily job responsibilities of a school library media specialist typically reflect the roles of teacher, instructional partner, administrator, and information specialist. A school library media specialist takes an active role in teaching information literacy skills, collaborating with teachers on lessons, assisting teachers with curriculum resources, and integrating technology into the curriculum. The school library media specialist has an administrative role in managing all aspects of the school library such as developing the collection of library resources and making them available to staff and students. As an information specialist, the school library media specialist instructs others on evaluating and accessing information resources.

Helpful Links:

American Association of School Librarians:

Praxis Registration Bulletin:

Praxis Library Media Specialist (0311):

OELMA:

Professional Education Requirements

Course Number / Course Name / Credit Hours / Prerequisite(s) / Semester(to be) Taken
C&I 67330 / Reading in the Content Areas / 3 / None
C&I 67310 / Theory and Practice in Reading / 3 / None
SPED 63200 / Intro to Exceptionalities / 3 / None
SEED 62146 / Instructional Strategies / 3 / None
Total / 12 hrs

Required General Course (3 Hrs)

Course Number / Course Name / Credit Hours / Prerequisite(s) / Semester(to be) Taken
EPSY 65524 / Learning Theories / 3 / None
Total / 3 hrs

Library and Information Science Courses

LIS Course Number / Course Name / Credit Hours / Prerequisite(s) / Semester(to be) Taken
60600 / Foundations of Library and Information Science (CORE CLASS) / 3 / None

Bibliography, Including Children’s Literature and Adult Literature, Suitable to the Elementary, Middle, and High School

LIS Course Number / Course Name / Credit Hours / Prerequisite(s) / Semester(to be) Taken
60626 / Library Materials and Services for Young Adults / 3 / None
60629 / Library Materials and Services for School Age Children / 3 / None
Total / 6 hrs.

Reference Tools

LIS Course Number / Course Name / Credit Hours / Prerequisite(s) / Semester(to be) Taken
60001 / Access to Information (CORE CLASS) / 3 / None
60630 / Reference Sources and Services for Youth / 3 / Special Approval. 60001 recommended.
Total / 6 hrs.

Cataloging and Classification

LIS Course Number / Course Name / Credit Hours / Prerequisite(s) / Semester(to be) Taken
60002 / Organization of Information (CORE CLASS) / 3 / None
60624 / Cataloging for School Library Media Centers / 3 / Special Approval. 60002 recommended.
Total / 6 hrs.

Organization, Administration, and Utilization of the School Library

LIS Course Number / Course Name / Credit Hours / Prerequisite(s) / Semester(to be) Taken
60607 / School Library Media Center / 3 / Special approval. 60600 recommended.
Total / 3 hrs.

Selection of Educational Media, Effective Utilization and Production (All are online)

*** Students choose FOURcourses from the following list *** (12 credit hours)

ITEC Course Number / Course Name / Credit Hours / Prerequisite(s) / Semester(to be) Taken
57400 / Selection and Utilization of Educational Media / 3 / None
57430 / Computer Applications in Education / 3 / None
67403 / Instructional Design / 3 / None
57427 / Technology and Learning / 3 / None
67420 / Researching Current Issues in Inst Tech / 3 / None
67425 / Managing Technological Change / 3 / None
67438 / Instructional Applications of the Internet / 3 / None
Total / 12 hrs.

Additional Instructional Technology Courses are also available to students. Please see your advisor for a complete list.

Other Library and Information Science Courses

LIS Course Number / Course Name / Credit Hours / Prerequisite(s) / Semester(to be) Taken
60870 / Culminating Experience for Dual Degree
(Electronic Portfolio Required. See Practicum handbook and Electronic Portfolio Packet. Your advisor must approve registration.) / 6 / Special approval and completion of all LIS core courses: 60001, 60002, 60600 and 60607, 60624,60630, 60626, 60629 and C&I 67330, C&I 67310, SPED 63200, SEED 62146, EPSY 65524
Total / 6 hrs.

TOTAL Semester Hours REQUIRED for Masters in Education, Masters in Library and Information Science and K-12 School Library Media Licensure = 57

Please note: This program does not have any electives; all courses listed above are required. Students must have current standard teaching credentials in the State of Ohio to obtain school library media licensure. Students are responsible for completing licensure paperwork requirements through the KSU College of Education near the end of or at the conclusion of their SLIS program.

** Praxis Exam in Library Media (Test Code #0311) required for licensure**

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