School Librarianship (Z114)
Graduate Certificate Program
College: Information Studies
Abstract
The Certificate of Professional Studies in School Librarianship will provide individuals with the coursework required to qualify for certification as a school librarian (library media specialist) in Maryland and in other states with similar certification requirements. The eight required courses, all offered online, may be completed within an 18 month period.
In order to enroll in the certificate program, individuals must have a Master’s of Library and Information Science degree or a Master’s degree in another field of study and a degree in Education or substantial K-12 teaching experience.
Website: http://ischool.umd.edu
Courses: LBSC
General Requirements
- Statement of Purpose
- Transcript(s)
- TOEFL/IELTS/PTE (international graduate students)
Program-Specific Requirements
- Letters of Recommendation (3)
- Supplementary Application
- CV/Resume
*Visa Eligibility: This program is not eligible for I-20 or DS-2019 issuance by the University of Maryland.
For more admissions information or to apply to the program, please visit our Graduate School website.
Application Deadlines
| Type of Applicant | Fall Deadline | Spring Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic Applicants | ||
| US Citizens and Permanent Residents | Not accepting applications | N/A |
| International Applicants | ||
| F (student) or J (exchange visitor) visas; A,E,G,H,I and L visas and immigrants | Not accepting applications | N/A |
Other Deadlines: Please visit the program website at http://ischool.umd.edu
| Last Name | First/Middle Name | Graduate Faculty Status | Academic Credentials | Positions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ching | Edith | Adjunct Member | Adjunct Professor, School Librarianship | |
| Clegg | Tamara | Full Member | B.S., North Carolina State University, 2002; Ph.D. Georgie Institute of Technology, 2009 | Associate Professor, Teaching and Learning, Policy and Leadership Assistant Professor, History and Library & Information Science Assistant Professor, Human-Computer Interaction Assistant Professor, Information Management Assistant Professor, Information Studies Assistant Professor, Library and Information Science Assistant Professor, School Librarianship Assistant Professor, Youth Experience Assistant Professor, Curriculum and Instruction |
| Freeny | Maralita | Adjunct Member | Adjunct Professor, School Librarianship Lecturer, School Librarianship | |
| Hill | Renee | Full Member | PhD., University of Florida. | Senior Lecturer, History and Library & Information Science Senior Lecturer, Library and Information Science Senior Lecturer, School Librarianship Senior Lecturer, Youth Experience |
| Subramaniam | Mega M. | Full Member | Ph.D. Florida State | Associate Professor, History and Library & Information Science Associate Professor, Human-Computer Interaction Associate Professor, Information Management Associate Professor, Information Studies Associate Professor, Library and Information Science Associate Professor, School Librarianship Associate Professor, Youth Experience |
| Taylor | Deborah | Adjunct Member | MLS, University of Maryland. | Lecturer, School Librarianship |
| Weeks | Ann C. | Adjunct Member | B.S., Indiana State University, 1971; M.L.S., Indiana State University, 1973; Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh, 1982. | Professor of Practice, Human-Computer Interaction Professor of Practice, Information Management Professor of Practice, Information Studies Professor of Practice, Library and Information Science Professor of Practice, School Librarianship Professor of Practice, Youth Experience |