University of Kentucky
School of Library and Information Science
School Media Librarian P-12 Certification
Experienced Teacher
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The curriculum plan for School Media Librarian P-12 Certification for the Experienced Teacher is designed to fulfill the requirements for certification as a school media librarian in Kentucky. Thirty-six (36) semester hours and the successful completion of the M.S.L.S. are required for certification. Courses must be completed with a minimum G.P.A. of 3.0 and adhere to all requirements of the M.S.L.S. degree (for further information refer to the School of Library and Information Science bulletin). In addition to the course work, candidates for school library media certification must successfully pass the Praxis II Library Media Specialty Examination. While completing the program candidates may, with the concurrence of the faculty adviser, apply for Rank II or Rank I status (whichever is appropriate). Rank II status requires thirty-two (32) semester hours and Rank I requires thirty (30) semester hours. These hours must be graduate hours that were not previously used to advance in rank status. The limit on transfer hours is six (6) semester graduate hours, except that the limit is nine (9) hours where transfer involves the School's courses taken in post-baccalaureate status. Requirements for transfer hours include: (1) the hours fulfill requirements of the program, (2) the grade for the hours is B or above, (3) the hours were obtained in an accredited institution of higher education, and (4) the hours were completed within eight years prior to the end of the semester in which the student graduates with the M.S.L.S. degree.
Professional Specialization (21 sem. hrs. required) Institution Semester Grade Sem. Hrs. Rank Appl.
LIS 600 Information in Society _________ ________ _____ ___3____ __________
LIS 601 Information Sources & Services _________ ________ _____ ___3____ __________
LIS 603 Management in Library and Information Science _________ ________ _____ ___3____ __________
LIS 644 Administration of School Media Centers _________ ________ _____ ___3____ __________
LIS 655 Organization of Knowledge I (Prerequisite LIS 602) _________ ________ _____ ___3____ __________
LIS 676 School Media Practicum _________ ________ _____ ___3____ __________
(Completion of a minimum of 24 credit hours including
LIS 644; GPA 3.0; permission of instructor)
The practicum includes two weeks in an elementary school (1 sem. hr.), two weeks in a middle or high school (1 sem. hr.),
and the completion of the portfolio (1 sem. hr.). School must be in session (students present) during the four weeks of the practicum [consideration given for 1 week of extended time at teaching certification level].
LIS 647 Current Trends in School Media Centers _________ ________ _____ ____3____ _________
Literature Component (6 sem. hrs. required)
LIS 510 Children’s Literature and Related Materials OR _________ _________ _____ ____3____ _________
LIS 611 Critical Analysis of Children’s Literature _________ _________ _____ ____3____ _________
LIS 514 Literature & Rel. Mat. for Young Adults _________ ________ _____ ____3____ _________
Technology Component (9 sem hrs. required)
LIS 602 Information Storage & Retrieval _________ ________ _____ ____3____ _________
LIS 636 Microcomputers in Library & Information Centers _________ ________ _____ ____3____ _________
EDC or LIS technology elective 600 level _________ ________ _____ ____ 3____ _________
Total Semester Hours for Certification and M.S.L.S. 36_______________
Student Signature Date Advisor Signature Date
Entrance Requirements:
Admission Folio:
Components:
1. Application to Graduate School and the School of Library and Information Science.
2. Transcripts of prior coursework/degree(s).
3. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
4. Undergraduate GPA (grade point average) of 2.75 (on a scale where A=4.0) and 3.0 for graduate coursework.
5. _____GRE score of 450 or higher on verbal and a score of 400 or higher on quantitative or analytical.
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6. Evidence of teaching certificate or equivalent. Applicants will have completed the internship year or have more than 2 years of teaching experience in a state other than Kentucky.
7. 3 personal recommendations.
8. Interview with Certification Plan faculty.
All of the above are considered in admission to the program. If the School of Library and Information Science accepts a student into the master's program, the student will also be accepted into the school media librarianship program, provided the student has a valid teaching certificate.
Midpoint Requirements:
1. Completion of a minimum of eighteen semester hours of course work with minimum GPA of 3.0.
2. Portfolio Components:
1. Personal philosophy statement for professional practice as a school media librarian.
2. Acceptable completion of at least two portfolio tasks.
3. Interview with Certification Plan faculty.
Midpoint requirements are addressed in LIS 644.
Exit Requirements:
1. Completion of thirty-six (36) semester hours of course work with a minimum G.P.A. of 3.0.
2.______Passing score on Praxis II:
Test: Cut-Off Score Candidate’s Score Date (mm/dd/yy)
Library Media Specialty Examination 640 / /
Teacher certification requirements are subject to change. Before registering for the test(s), please refer to the Education Professional Standards Board
Website at www.kyepsb.net for current requirements or contact Ms. Rice at 502-564-4606 or toll free at 1-888-598-7667.
3.______Completion of Certification Portfolio:
Required Contents:
1. Demographic Sheet.
2 Table of Contents.
3. Personal philosophy statement for professional practice as a school media librarian.
4. Matrix indicating which Experienced Teacher Standards are addressed in portfolio entries.
5. Entries or artifacts demonstrating competency in all Experienced Teacher Standards and the Content Standard for School Media Librarian (maximum of eight, total). Includes two required portfolio tasks that demonstrate oral and written communication skills.
6. Rationale for how each Experienced Teacher Standard/Content Standard is addressed.
7. Evidence of continuing professional development, other than courses included in the certification plan.
8. Signed statement affirming content is student's own work.
9. Signed release form allowing the University of Kentucky, School of Library and Information Science, permission to release portfolio for review by credentialing accrediting agencies.
5. Interview with Certification Plan faculty.
Program Completed: Date (mm/dd/yy)
Rank II or ____/____/____
Rank I ____/____/____(completion of 30 hours only if MSLS is not also dated)
M.S.L.S. ____/____/____
Revised form December 2006