School Library Endorsement

(K-12 Added Endorsement)

Endorsement Requirements - 26 Credits

The graduate non-degree programs in School Library Education presently includes the School Library Endorsement. This endorsement is required of those who intend to obtain professional level employment in Colorado K-12 school libraries, learning resource centers or media centers. To be endorsed in School Library Education by the State of Colorado Department of Education, an applicant must meet the following requirements:

Hold a Type A teaching license (or equivalent) teaching license;
Have completed one year of successful teaching experience and/or school media experience;
while holding a valid Type A or teaching license or equivalent certificate;
Have completed an approved graduate degree or (non-degree) program in School Library Education in an accepted institution of higher education including field experience appropriate for the level of endorsement.

The UNC School Library Endorsement program has been designed to meet or exceed competency requirements set by the Colorado Department of Education. Students who do not already hold an M.A. degree who are interested in obtaining a School Library Endorsement should investigate the M.A. program in School Library Education. The major difference between the M.A. and the Endorsement is 6 additional hours.

Endorsements are granted by the Colorado Department of Education upon the recommendation of the UNC Licensure Officer. Students wishing to obtain Colorado licensure in this area are required to pass proficiency examination(s). Students should contact the School of Teacher Education or the Department of Educational Foundations and Curriculum Studies in McKee for information.

Courses taken at other accredited institutions within the preceding 10 years may be accepted in lieu of courses taken at UNC. However, these courses will be assessed by the UNC Graduate Evaluator before acceptance. Students should be prepared to present evidence of course appropriateness (e.g., a copy of the course description).

ET 502 Instructional Design (3)

ET 503 Computers in Education (3)

ET 533 Information Literacy & Reference (3)

ET 535 School Library Administration and Leadership (3)

ET 538 Selection, Evaluation, & Utilization of Library Materials and Cataloging(3)

ET 694 Elementary School Library Internship (1)

ET 696 Secondary School Library Internship (1)

SRM 600 Introduction to Graduate Research (3)

EDRD 611 Language, Literacy and Cognitive Development (3)

EDRD 614 Literature for Children, Adolescents and Young Adults (3)