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University of Montana Catalog 2024-2025

Teacher Librarian Studies Graduate Certificate

General Graduate Program Requirements

Graduate School policies and standards can be found on the Graduate School Policies page

The minimum GPA for any graduate program is 3.0. Individual programs may require more than a 3.0 to remain in good standing. 

The minimum grade for a course to be accepted toward any requirement is C. Individual programs may require higher grades for specific courses.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE - Teacher Librarian Studies

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.

Course Requirements

Complete all of the following courses:
LIBM 461Information Literacy3
LIBM 462Youth Literature for Librarians3
LIBM 464Reference Resources3
LIBM 466Libraries & Technology3
LIBM 467Collection Development & Cataloging4
LIBM 468Administration & Assessment of Library Programs3
LIBM 495Practicum 12
Total Hours21
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The 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.

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