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School Library Media Teacher Certification Program at University of Rhode Island

University of Rhode Island, United States

Programme overview

This fully online post-master's certificate is for students who already hold an MLIS from an accredited institution and need the courses for Rhode Island school library media teaching certification. It is a RI Department of Education state-approved educator preparation program.

Department: Graduate School of Library and Information Studies  |  Duration: 12-18 credits, customized  |  Intake: Spring (October 15 deadline), Summer (March 15), Fall (June 15)  |  Study mode: online  |  Location: Kingston, RI, United States

What you will study

Required courses are based on transcript analysis of the applicant's MLIS, so each program of study is customized, and include student teaching placed in a district convenient for out-of-state students. A credit-by-exam option covers 6 of the 9 student teaching credits for applicants already working as emergency-certified school librarians or holding current K-12 teaching certification.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A Masters in Library & Information Studies from an accredited university A 500-800 word statement of purpose Two letters of recommendation Unofficial digital transcripts (to be uploaded to your application) and official transcripts. Credit for Courses Taken Prior to Admission and/or Taken at Other Institutions: Subject to the approval of the GSLIS director and the dean of the Graduate School. Please refer to the URI Graduate Student Manual for our policy on Transfer Credits, Section 7.20.

Intake: Spring (October 15 deadline), Summer (March 15), Fall (June 15)

Duration: 12-18 credits, customized

Apply through the official page: https://web.uri.edu/graduate-school/admission/

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