Post-Master's Certificate in School Librarianship
The Post-Master's Certificate in School Librarianship program provides an opportunity for students who already hold a master’s degree in library and information science or another discipline to pursue School Librarian Certification (SLC) in Texas. Students are prepared for careers as school librarians in elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools (EC-12) in the state of Texas. After completion of all program requirements, including passing the TExES School Librarian Certification exam, students are recommended to receive a standard School Librarian Certificate issued by the Texas Education Agency. Students also earn a Certificate in School Librarianship from TWU. The Post-Master's Certificate in School Librarianship program requires a 160-hour, in-person practicum in the field; all other courses in the program are available entirely online.
The Post-Master's Certificate in School Librarianship program offered by Texas Woman’s University meets all requirements of the State Board for Educator Certification for public schools in Texas and is accredited by the Texas Education Agency.
Marketable Skills
Defined by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board's 60x30 Strategic Plan as, "Those skills valued by employers that can be applied in a variety of work settings, including interpersonal, cognitive, and applied skills areas. These skills can be either primary or complementary to a major and are acquired by students through education, including curricular, co-curricular, and extracurricular activities."
- Deliver innovative, high-quality services responsive to the needs of diverse school communities.
- Facilitate the use and integration of technology in schools.
- Develop, organize, and manage school library collections.
- Collaborate with teachers to integrate curriculum, resources, and teaching strategies.
- Teach students how to find, evaluate, and use information.
- Cultivate an inviting, flexible, and barrier-free school library environment.
Admissions
All students must meet the University requirements as outlined in the Admission to the TWU Graduate School section of the catalog.
The academic program may have additional admission criteria that must also be completed as outlined on the program's website.
Degree Requirements
Total Semester Credit Hours Required
24 semester credit hours (SCH).
| Code | Title | SCHs |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| LS 5083 | Foundations of Library and Information Studies | 3 |
| LS 5233 | School Library Technology | 3 |
| LS 5333 | School Library Management | 3 |
| LS 5443 | School Library Collaborations | 3 |
| LS 5063 | School Library Collections | 3 |
| LS 5603 | Materials for Children and Young Adults | 3 |
| LS 5103 | Cataloging and Classification | 3 |
| Required Practicum | ||
| LS 5863 | School Library Practicum | 3 |
| Total SCHs | 24 | |
If pursuing the Post-Master's Certificate in School Librarianship as part of the MLS degree, see the MLS with Certificate in School Librarianship program on the SLIS website.
