Graduate Certificate in School Library Information Specialist at University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Programme overview

A graduate certificate for students who hold a master's in library or information science from an ALA-accredited programme. Combined with the School Librarian Praxis exam and the edTPA (or an alternative assessment), it leads to PreK-12 school librarian certification in Tennessee.

Faculty: Graduate School | Department: School of Information Sciences | Duration: 12 to 23 graduate credit hours depending on prior coursework | Study mode: full-time | Location: Knoxville, TN, United States

What you will study

Required courses include INSC 551 School Libraries, 560 Development and Management of Collections, 571 Children's Materials and 572 Young Adult Materials, plus either INSC 595 Student Teaching in School Libraries (9 credit hours) or INSC 596 Field-Based Experience (at least 3 credit hours), EDPY 501 and SPED 503. Required courses differ by student depending on prior MSIS coursework.

Career pathways

PreK-12 school librarian in Tennessee.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants need a master's in library or information science from an ALA-accredited programme and must submit an online application to the Graduate School and meet School of Information Sciences standards: undergraduate GPA of 3.25 or higher; a 400-700 word statement of career objectives; 3 letters of recommendation; and a resume. The GRE is not required. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required in certificate courses. A transcript evaluation is required to determine needed courses. For licensure, students must pass the Praxis Library Media Specialty exam (5312) and the edTPA (not required for job-embedded practitioners).

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: 12 to 23 graduate credit hours depending on prior coursework

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.utk.edu/

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