School Librarian (K-Grade 12)
College of Education and Behavioral Sciences
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).
Degree Requirements
Course Requirements
| EDRD 614 | Literature for Children, Adolescents and Young Adults | 3 |
| EDRD 620 | Reading in the Middle and Secondary Schools | 3 |
| 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 and 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 |
NOTE: 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.