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Master of Science School Library Information Specialist

University of Memphis (including Lambuth)
Memphis , United States
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Masters
Major
Educational Leadership | Instructional Technology | Library and Information Studies
Area of study
Information and Communication Technologies | Education
Course Language
English
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Program Overview

School Library Information Specialist (MS)

The School Library Information Specialist (SLIS) Program in the College of Education leads candidates to a Master of Science (MS) degree with initial licensure and a Tennessee License to teach grades K-12.


Program Requirements

Candidates must apply for admission to the Teacher Education Program (TEP) before the end of the second semester and fulfill all TEP requirements. Initial Licensure SLIS candidates must apply for admission to TEP. Candidates must pass the 5312 School Library Media exam to be licensed to teach in Tennessee. This is also required for candidates looking to qualify for a Job Embedded Practitioner License.


Educative Teacher Performance Assessment (edTPA)

All candidates obtaining an initial licensure degree and a TN Teaching license must complete ICL 7808 - Clinical Teaching and ICL 7993 - Professional Seminar. Each candidate must complete and pass the national scored assessment.


Degree Timeline

  • Level 1 Coursework
    • Suggested Course Sequence for Fall I Semester:
      • ICL 7133 - School Library Administration
      • ICL 7731 - Introduction to Bibliography
    • Suggested Course Sequence for Spring I Semester:
      • ICL 7132 - Cataloging and Classification
      • ICL 7301 - Literature in the PreK-12 School
  • Level 2 Coursework
    • Suggested Course Sequence for Summer I Semester:
      • ICL 7134 - Internet in the School Library
      • ICL 7730 - Foundations of Librarianship
      • SPED 7000 - Introduction to Exceptional Learners
      • EDPR 7117 - Life Span Human Development
  • Level 3 Coursework
    • Suggested Course Sequence for Fall/Spring II Semester:
      • ICL 7800 - Advanced Clinical Practicum
      • ICL 7993 - Professional Seminar (Required)

Additional Requirements

  • An application is required one (1) semester prior to completing the Advanced Clinical Practicum - ICL 7800.
  • All candidates must take the Professional Seminar to obtain licensure - ICL 7993.
  • Candidates must successfully pass ICL 7993, including the edTPA.
  • Job Embedded candidates will submit the "In Lieu of Clinical Teaching" packet.

Program Details

  • Total Hours: 33
  • Job Embedded Practitioner Hours: 27
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