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Graduate Certificate in School Librarianship at University of Maryland, College Park

University of Maryland, College Park, United States

Programme overview

The Certificate of Professional Studies in School Librarianship will provide individuals with the coursework required to qualify for certification as a school librarian (library media specialist) in Maryland and in other states with similar certification requirements. The eight required courses, all offered online, may be completed within an 18 month period. In order to enroll in the certificate program, individuals must have a Master’s of Library and Information Science degree or a Master’s degree in another field of study and a degree in Education or substantial K-12 teaching experience.

Faculty: Information  |  Duration: 24 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: College Park, MD, United States

What you will study

Required courses include Facilitating Youth Learning in Formal and Informal Environments, Promoting Rich Learning with Technology, Selecting and Evaluating of Resources for Learning, Literature and Materials for Children, Literature and Materials for Young Adults, Seminar in School Library Administration. The degree requires 24 credits in total.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate admission requirements: Statement of Purpose Transcript(s) TOEFL/IELTS/PTE ( international graduate students ) | Programme-specific: Letters of Recommendation (3) Supplementary Application CV/Resume *Visa Eligibility: This program is not eligible for I-20 or DS-2019 issuance by the University of Maryland. For more admissions information or to apply to the program, please visit our Graduate School website .

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 24 credits

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.umd.edu/admissions

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