School Library Endorsement (K-12 Added Endorsement)

Endorsement Requirements — 26 Credits

The graduate non-degree program in School Library Education presently includes the School Library Endorsement K-12 added 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.

Applicants seeking a K-12 added endorsement for School Librarian by the State of Colorado Department of Education must meet the following requirements:

•	Hold a Type A teaching license (or equivalent) teaching license;

•	May or may not have classroom teaching experience and/or school media experience, while holding a valid Type A or professional 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 experiences in an elementary and secondary school library.

•	Successfully pass the required state proficiency examination.

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 Teacher Librarian Endorsement should investigate the M.A. program in School Library Education. The major difference between the M.A. and the added K-12 Endorsement is 6 additional hours.

Students wishing to obtain Colorado licensure in this area are required to pass the required state proficiency examination. Endorsements are granted by the Colorado Department of Education upon the recommendation of the UNC Licensure Officer. Students should contact the School of Teacher Education in McKee 216 for licensure information. All coursework completed will be assessed by the UNC Licensure Officer prior to licensure acceptance. Students should b prepared to present evidence of course appropriateness (e.g., a copy of the course description and transcripts).

Courses taken at other accredited institutions within the preceding 5 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 & 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)

Note(s): For licensure purposes, the Colorado Department of Education requires students to complete two field experiences in an elementary and/or either a middle or secondary school library.