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MEDIA COORDINATOR (076) LICENSURE CONCENTRATION

  • School Library Media Handbook (doc)
  • Plan of Study (doc)
  • Licensure Only Plan of Study (doc)

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School Librarianship Education Program
The MLIS is accredited by the American Library Association and is approved by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction for the licensure of school library media personnel. The school library media specialist program is nationally recognized by NCATE using the ALA/AASL professional education association guidelines. The Media Coordinator (076) licensure concentration requires 36 semester hours. Students without a valid North Carolina teaching license will be required to take additional course work as well as an additional practicum. School library media licensure candidates will be required to present passing scores on the PRAXIS/NTE specialty area exam in addition to meeting degree requirements. Also, graduates qualify for the North Carolina Public Library Certification.

UNCG’s school library faculty work closely with students to provide numerous opportunities for authentic experiences in school library settings. Students are supported through instruction and individualized feedback. They have the opportunity to participate in practicums, lesson development, collection analysis, facility design, and media production. Regardless of whether or not a student has a background in education the MLIS program can help students fulfill the requirements for school library licensure while earning the MLIS degree.

MLIS Core Courses (16 hours)

  • LIS 600 Foundations of Library and Information Studies (3)
  • LIS 615 Collection Management (3)
  • LIS 620 Information Sources and Services (3)
  • LIS 640 Organizing Library Collections (3)
  • LIS 650 Library Administration and Management (3)
  • LIS 698 Capstone Experience in Library and Information Studies (1)

Designated Electives (15 hours)

  • LIS 617 Materials for Children (3) or LIS 618 Materials for Adolescents (3)
  • LIS 635 Media Production Services for Library Programs (3)
  • LIS 653 The School Library (3)
  • LIS 654 School Library Media Specialist and the Curriculum (3)
  • LIS 693 Practicum in School Library Media (3)

Capstone Experience

Students must complete a professional portfolio or master’s project. (doc)

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