School Library Studies M.A.
School Library Studies Major
Students interested in this program must submit a completed Application for Admission to Graduate Study and should refer to their MyUNIverse Student Center To-Do list or contact the Department of Literacy, Early Childhood and Special Education for other application requirements. Graduate information and application for graduate admission can be found at https://admissions.uni.edu/application.
The Graduate Record Examination (General Test) is not required for admission to the program.
Only graduate courses (course numbers 5000 or above) will apply to a graduate degree, even if the undergraduate course number (4999 or less) is listed. No exceptions will be made.
This major is available on the non-thesis option only. A minimum of 30 semester hours is required for the non-thesis option. A minimum of 12 hours of 6000-level course work is required for the non-thesis option.
The non-thesis option requires completion of the departmental graduate research requirement.
The program is open to students who hold or have completed coursework for teaching licensure. Students completing this major are eligible for endorsement #174 K-12 School Teacher Librarian endorsement if they hold or are eligible to hold a teaching license.
| Required: | ||
| School Library Studies: | ||
| SLS 4114/5114 | Ethics and Foundations of School Librarianship | 3 |
| SLS 4115/5115 | Organization of Information | 3 |
| SLS 4132/5132 | Library Resources for Children | 3 |
| SLS 4134/5134 | Library Resources for Young Adults | 3 |
| SLS 6223 | School Library Curriculum | 3 |
| SLS 6225 | Leadership in the School Library Program | 3 |
| SLS 6230 | Technologies for Libraries | 3 |
| SLS 6290 | Practicum in Elementary School Libraries | 3 |
| SLS 6291 | Practicum in Secondary School Libraries | 3 |
| SLS 6295 | Research in Library and Information Science | 3 |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
Licensure Preparation for Endorsement 108 K-8 School Teacher Librarian
Completion of the following courses leads to endorsement 108 K-8 School Teacher Librarian. The program is open to students who hold or have completed coursework for teaching licensure. Students completing the following set of courses are eligible for the K-8 School Teacher Librarian endorsement if they hold or are eligible to hold a teaching license. In order to be recommended through UNI, all courses must be on your UNI transcript.
| Required: | ||
| School Library Studies: | ||
| SLS 4114/5114 | Ethics and Foundations of School Librarianship | 3 |
| SLS 4115/5115 | Organization of Information | 3 |
| SLS 4132/5132 | Library Resources for Children | 3 |
| SLS 6223 | School Library Curriculum | 3 |
| SLS 6225 | Leadership in the School Library Program | 3 |
| SLS 6230 | Technologies for Libraries | 3 |
| SLS 6290 | Practicum in Elementary School Libraries | 3 |
| SLS 6295 | Research in Library and Information Science | 3 |
| Total Hours | 24 | |
Licensure Preparation for Endorsement 109 5-12 School Teacher Librarian
Completion of the following courses leads to endorsement 109 5-12 School Teacher Librarian. The program is open to students who hold or have completed coursework for teaching licensure. Students completing the following set of courses are eligible for the 5-12 School Teacher Librarian endorsement if they hold or are eligible to hold a teaching license. In order to be recommended through UNI, all courses must be on your UNI transcript.
| Required: | ||
| School Library Studies: | ||
| SLS 4114/5114 | Ethics and Foundations of School Librarianship | 3 |
| SLS 4115/5115 | Organization of Information | 3 |
| SLS 4134/5134 | Library Resources for Young Adults | 3 |
| SLS 6223 | School Library Curriculum | 3 |
| SLS 6225 | Leadership in the School Library Program | 3 |
| SLS 6230 | Technologies for Libraries | 3 |
| SLS 6291 | Practicum in Secondary School Libraries | 3 |
| SLS 6295 | Research in Library and Information Science | 3 |
| Total Hours | 24 | |
Learning Outcomes
School Library Studies, M.A.
- Teach multiple strategies for locating, evaluating, and ethically using information in the context of inquiry-based learning in elementary and secondary environments. (UNI SLO - Communication)
- Develop and curate thematically and conceptually focused reading collections and informational materials, both print and digital, to support the diverse developmental, cultural, social, and linguistic needs of all learners and communities. (UNI SLO - Content knowledge and skills)
- Implement and evaluate effective teaching and learning principles that contribute to active, inquiry-based digital learning in the elementary and/or secondary school library. (UNI SLO - Critical Thinking)
- Identify and advocate recommended solutions to professional problems embedded in practice, requiring guidance, leadership, and advocacy for strong school library programs, resources, and services among community stakeholders.