School of Education
M.S. in School Library and Information Science with School Librarian Standard Certification (EC-12) or
School Librarian Standard Certificate (EC-12) for Students holding a Master’s Degree

Collaborative School Librarian Training (CSLT II) Grant

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The goals of the Collaborative School Librarian Training (CSLT II) Project Grant are to recruit and prepare school librarians to collaborate with school administrators and to collaborate and work with diverse and disadvantaged students to ensure that all students achieve academic success. The school librarian is an integral part of a school’s team of professionals, providing services at the elementary, middle or high school level. This program equips candidates with the theories and practices of library and information science and leadership through the study of the foundations, principles, and ideas of the discipline, including those related to management, selection of children’s and young adult literature, cataloging and classification, reference and bibliography, and the latest training in electronic media and technology. Candidates selected for the CSLT II grant will have free tuition and most fees paid. They will participate in two cohorts of 15 candidates each and receive special training for collaborating with school administrators and working with Hispanic and bilingual students. Candidates will be responsible for purchasing the textbooks required for all graduate courses, parking fees, the fee to take the GRE or MAT, and payment of any application fees associated with initial enrollment at UHCL.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

• School librarian (EC-12).

ADMISSION

• Bachelor’s degree and a 3.0 GPA in last 60 hours
• Texas Teaching Certificate with 2 years’ experience in schools with high Hispanic population
• Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Miller Analogies Test (MAT)
• Official transcripts submitted to UHCL Office of Admissions

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Completion of master’s degree (39 hrs.) or if hold a master’s degree, a School Standard Certification (27 hrs.)
• Two years successful teaching experience
• Passing score on the School Librarian TExES.

APPLICATION AND ADVISING

• CSLT II application with documentation and an essay must be completed by May 15, 2009. Essay completed as per CSLT II Timeline. Finalists will be interviewed to select members of Cohort 2.
• Fifteen (15) candidates will be selected for Cohort 1 as determined by the application process.
• Fifteen (15) candidates will be selected for Cohort 2 as determined by the application process.
• Pre-admission advising is available through the UHCL Office of Academic Advising, the Project Director, Co-Director, and registration is by CSLT II Coordinator.
• Upon approval of admission to the CSLT II program, each student will be assigned a faculty advisor and complete an Advising Form.

M.S. in School Library and Information Science with School Librarian Standard Certification (EC-12)

Coursework

Total of 39-40 hours

Professional Education Core (12 hours)

SILC 6030 – Foundations of Multicultural Education
INST 6031 – Applications of Technology
EDUC 6032 – Statistics and Measurement
EDUC 6033 – Research Design and Analysis

School Librarian Core (24 hours)

LLLS 5532 – Selecting Literature and Materials for Young Adults
LLLS 5533 – Selecting Literature and Materials for Children
LLLS 6131 – Selection and Use of Library Materials
LLLS 6132 – Cataloging and Classification
LLLS 6133 – Reference and Bibliography
LLLS 6231 – Library Information and Retrieval Systems
LLLS 6334 – Administration of School Library Services
LLLS 6336 – Media and Technology Selection and Application

Capstone Experience (3 Hours)

LLLS 67391 – Internship in School Library Practice

One-Hour Course (TCED 5010) to prepare for the State Assessment Exam may be required.

School Librarian Standard Certificate (EC-12) for Students holding a Master’s Degree

School Librarian Core (24 hours)

LLLS 5532 – Selecting Literature and Materials for Young Adults
LLLS 5533 – Selecting Literature and Materials for Children
LLLS 6131 – Selection and Use of Library Materials
LLLS 6132 – Cataloging and Classification
LLLS 6133 – Reference and Bibliography
LLLS 6231 – Library Information and Retrieval Systems
LLLS 6334 – Administration of School Library Services
LLLS 6336 – Media and Technology Selection and Application

Capstone Experience (3 Hours)

LLLS 67391 – Internship in School Library Practice

One-Hour Course (TCED 5010) to prepare for the State Assessment Exam may be required.

Contact for Additional Information on CSLT II Grant:

Dr. Jane Claes, CSLT II Project Director, Bayou Suite 1135.09
281-283-3537, claesj@uhcl.edu

Dr. Paula Griffith, CSLT II Project Co-Director, Bayou Suite 1125.13
281-283-3537, griffithpe@uhcl.edu

Dr. Maureen White, CSLT II Coordinator, Bayou Suite 1135.06
281-283-3577, white@uhcl.edu
For appointment contact Suite Secretary, 281-283-3570.

School of Education • Academic Advising
University of Houston – Clear Lake
2700 Bay Area Boulevard • Box 188
Houston, TX 77058-1098
(281) 283-3615
Email: education@uhcl.edu
http://www.uhcl.edu/portal/page/portal/SOE/