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The iSchool hosts a number of opportunities for you to explore the LIS program. Attend Information Sessions at the iSchool or online, whichever suits your schedule. More >
(For Those Students Who Hold a Valid Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate)
This option is designed for those who hold a valid PA Instructional I or Instructional II certificate in another teaching area. To have "Library Science, K-12" added to your teaching certificate, you must successfully complete the requirements of the 36-credit SLCP area of interest and pass the required Praxis test for Library Media Specialist with a score established by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. You should plan on three terms of full-time study or up to four years of part-time study.
Students who choose the Endorsement Option must complete a three-credit practicum (LIS 2922) near the end of their MLIS program.
The practicum experience encompasses several types of learning experiences designed to help students apply and master competencies over the fifteen-week term:
To view the term in which a class is offered, please see the Projected Course Offerings.
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The iSchool hosts a number of opportunities for you to explore the LIS program. Attend Information Sessions at the iSchool or online, whichever suits your schedule. More >
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