University of Central Oklahoma Graduate Catalog 2019-2020

Preparation for Library Media Specialist Certifcation

Library Media Specialist Certifcation Alternative certifcation is available with a Master’s degree Completion of the required courses will enable the student to in Library Science and 6-18 hours of teacher education apply for offcial certifcation as a Library Media Specialist. This courses through the State Department of Education, certifcate authorizes the holder to supervise and/or administer depending on work experience. Library Media services in grades PK-12 in any accredited school in General Guidelines Oklahoma and to teach Library Media skills in grades PK-12. A list of required courses may be obtained from the Director of Graduate 1. The applicant must satisfy all requirements related to formal Advisement or Program Coordinator. admission to the Jackson College of Graduate Studies at the University of Central Oklahoma. Applications may be completed Website: online at http://www.uco.edu/graduate/admissions.html. http://www.uco.edu/ceps/dept/Education-Programs/apss/library- 2. All courses applicable to the Master of Education in Library media/index.asp Media must be taken at the graduate level AND the applicant Standard Library Media Specialist Certifcate must maintain a 3.0 GPA in all Library Media Education courses. A Master’s degree is required for standard certifcation. 3. At least a minimum of twelve (12) hours must be completed at the A. For applicants who hold a baccalaureate degree, but do not have University of Central Oklahoma for certifcate recommendation a Master’s degree by UCO. 1. Applicants may qualify if they hold and maintain a valid 4. The applicant shall satisfactorily complete the state curriculum certification credential in early childhood education, examination in the area of Library Media Specialist prior to being elementary education, elementary – secondary education, issued a standard license/certifcate. secondary education, or vocational-technical education. 5. The applicant shall hold a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited 2. Applicants must complete the required courses for a institution. Master’s degree in Library Media Education. 6. The applicant shall satisfy all general regulations of eligibility B. For applicants already holding a Master’s degree: including, for the standard certificate, completion of the 1. Applicants may qualify if they hold and maintain a valid course SPED 4123 Teaching Individuals with Disabilities or its certification credential in early childhood education, equivalent. elementary education, elementary – secondary education, secondary education, or vocational-technical education. 7. Applicants must hold a valid Oklahoma teaching license/ 2. Applicants who hold a Master’s degree and are seeking certifcation prior to completion of the program. Library Media Specialist Certifcation are required to twenty- 8. For recommendation for certifcation, applicants must maintain four (24) hours of required course work. a 3.0 in all Library Media Education courses and have no more than six (6) hours of “C.” Required courses: 9. Applicants must successfully complete all portfolio requirements Course Course Course Title as designated by the program. Prefx No. IME 5053 School Library Administration Individuals who hold teacher certifcation via the State Department IME 5063 School Library Foundations of Education’s Alternative Certifcation method will need to be IME 5013 Young Adult Library Resources recommended for adding advanced certifcation area(s) by UCO. However, the individual will remain part of the State Department of IME 5223 Collaborative Instructional Processes Education’s Alternative Certifcation Placement Program. IME 5233 Children’s Library Resources IME 5453 Collection Management IME 5863 School Library Technology IME 5883 Capstone in Library Media

C. For applicants already holding a Master’s degree in library science:

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