Program Overview

Instruction and Teaching for Librarians and Information Professionals (Certificate)

Overview

In a world where information flows freely, knowing where and how to find the specific details you need has become a skill of its own. Library professionals have grown into caretakers of information literacy, educating patrons on where to find what they're looking for and how to know if the information is useful. As new technologies and advancing instructional methods continue to emerge, there is a need for library professional development. This graduate certificate program offers foundational training in teaching and instructional design. Complete the certificate online or on the main campus, as a stand-alone certificate or combined with the M.A. in Library and Information Science.

Coursework Location(s)

• Main/Tucson
• Online - Arizona Online

Minimum Credit Units

• 12 Units

Required units may vary depending on the degree and/or minors pursued. Prospective students should familiarize themselves with the policies for the particular degrees in which they are interested.

Department / Academic Unit

• College of Information Science

Degree

• Graduate Certificate

Graduate College Admissions Requirements

Minimum graduate admissions requirements for Certificates:

1. An awarded four-year undergraduate bachelor degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable international degree recognized by the home country Ministry of Education. (For international students see Minimum International Degree Requirements.)
2. Proof of English proficiency is required for international applicants who hold citizenship from a country where English is not the official language. (View our English Requirement list to verify your need to submit an English proficiency test.)
3. Minimum GPA of 2.75 based on a 4.0 scale for Certificate applicants.

Individual programs may have additional requirements, such as a higher minimum GPA or test scores, please verify requirements with your program of interest. Applicants will also be required to submit a statement of purpose and at least one letter of recommendation.