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School Library and Information Science MS
with School Librarian Standard Certification (EC-12)

The graduate plan in School Library and Information Science leads to the Master of Science (M.S.) degree. Students completing this degree plan may also be eligible for certification as school librarians. Students seeking this certification must hold a valid Texas teaching certificate and must be able to verify a minimum of two years successful full-time classroom teaching experience in an approved accredited school. A passing score on the School Librarian state assessment is required prior to recommendation for this certificate. The plan consists of 39 semester hours. Check prerequisites before enrolling in any courses.
Professional Education Core (12 hours):
EDUC 6032 Applied Statistics EDUC 6033 Research Design and Analysis	INST 6031 Applications of Technology SILC 6030 Foundations of Multicultural Education

School Library 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 School 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 6739 School Library Practicum
Other course (1 hour):
TCED 5010 Professional Preparation Seminar ¹ ¹ Students not passing the School Librarian state assessment by the final semester of this plan must also enroll in and successfully complete this course.