School Library Certification Program

Students who choose to work with children and young people in educational settings can pursue the School Library Certification Program through two options.  For students who have already earned a teaching certificate, there is the Endorsement Option in which students earn the MLIS degree and add an additional teaching subject-Library Science PK-12-to an existing teaching certificate.  For students who have not already earned a teaching certificate, there is the Intern Option in which students earn the MLIS degree as well as a second credential-a teaching certificate as a school librarian. In both options, students collaborate with practitioners in a Practicum experience in a school setting. Students prepare to embark upon one of the most challenging and rewarding careers in the Library and Information Sciences field.