Teacher Librarian Studies Certificate
This program of study can only be completed by those pursuing a teaching endorsement in another content area or by currently licensed teachers. Students must be formally admitted to the Teacher Education Program and complete all of the professional education licensure requirements. See the Department of Teaching and Learning in the College of Education for more information. This program is offered jointly online with UM-Missoula and UM-Western.
General Certificate Requirements
Additional requirements for graduation can be found on the Degree/Certificate Requirements for Graduation page.
Unless otherwise noted in individual program requirements, a minimum grade point average of 2.00 in all work attempted at the University of Montana-Missoula is required for graduation. Please see the Academic Policies and Procedures page for information on how your GPA is calculated.
Courses taken to satisfy the requirements of a major, minor, or certificate program must be completed with a grade of C- or better unless a higher grade is noted in the program requirements.
TEACHING LICENSURE - TEACHER LIBRARIAN STUDIES
- This certificate requires a minimum GPA of 2.75.
- The Library Media Practicum requires 60 hours in a school or public library. All library media coursework must be completed prior to enrolling in the library media practicum.
Course Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Library Media Courses | ||
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| LIBM 461 | Information Literacy | 3 |
| LIBM 462 | Youth Literature for Librarians | 3 |
| LIBM 464 | Reference Resources | 3 |
| LIBM 466 | Libraries & Technology | 3 |
| LIBM 467 | Collection Development & Cataloging | 4 |
| LIBM 468 | Administration & Assessment of Library Programs | 3 |
| Library Media Practicum | ||
| Complete the following course: | ||
| LIBM 495 | Practicum | 2 |
| Total Hours | 21 | |