Library/Media Licensure-Only Program

Kent State University

Program of Study

All candidates for this state of Ohio Library/Media Licensure-only program must complete 26 hours of graduate level course work. To add this licensure (#050675) to an existing teaching license, the student must pass the Praxis examination for Library/Media Specialist (www.ets.org/praxis/prxreg.html, 800-772-9476). To apply, a candidate must complete an Initial License Application form, downloadable from the Instructional Technology Website, and submit it to the Vacca Office of Student Services (White Hall 304) with the designated fee. All required courses, or substitutions, must appear on the student’s transcript(s) before this application will be approved.

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Required Coursework (26 credit hours)

Course Number / Course Title / Credit
Hours / (Anticipated) Completion
ITEC 57400 / Selection and Utilization of Educational Media / 3
ITEC 57430 / Computer Applications in Education / 3
ITEC 67403 / Instructional Design / 3
LIS 60624 / Cataloging for School Library Media Center / 3
LIS 60626 / Library Materials & Services to Young Adults / 3
LIS 60629
C&I 67315
ENG 66052 / Library Materials & Services for School-aged Children or
Survey of Children’s Literature
or
Survey of Children’s Literature / 3
LIS 60630 / Reference Sources and Services for Youth / 3
ITEC 57402
LIS 60607 / Organization and Administration of School
Libraries and Media Centers
or
School Library Media Center / 3
ITEC 67492 / Advanced Practicum in Instructional Technology / 2
Total credit hours / 26


Substitutions

Graduate credit may be substituted for required coursework from another accredited institution or another degree program at Kent State University.

Course Number & Title

/ University / Semester
Taken / Substitutes for Course # / Credit Hours
Total number of substituted credit hours

Student Name Printed Student Signature Date

APPROVED: ______

Advisor Signature Date

2