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Combined M.S. in Library and Information Science/K-12 LIS Certification Program Checklist
Please remember that state standards and requirements have a tendency to change frequently. GSLIS will keep this information updated to the best of our ability, but please check websites, program-related e-mail and the Council on Teacher Education (CTE) Student Portal regularly. It is also recommended that students schedule meetings with the Program Coordinator for updates.
Prerequisite: |
Date Completed: |
Before admission to the Library Information
Specialist Certification Program, candidates must successfully complete
the Illinois Basic Skills Test. See the Illinois Certification Testing System website for dates, online registration and study guides at http://www.icts.nesinc.com/
Review application procedures for the GSLIS K-12 program here.
Though you can apply to the Master's program and the K-12 Certification program simultaneously, one must be accepted into the
Master's program before being considered for the K-12 Program. Current M.S. or C.A.S. students must apply to the certification program by October 15 for spring semester acceptance or by January 15 for summer or fall semester acceptance. |
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After Admission: |
Date Completed: |
| Enroll in EDPR 203 during your first semester as a K-12 student. EDPR 203 does not carry course credit or appear on transcripts but is a means by which students are assessed the required clinical fee ($650 for 2008-09) for K-12 Certification Program supervision. |
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| Make an appointment with Chet Zych, CTE
Certification Officer, by phone (217) 333-7195 for the REQUIRED transcript
audit. The audit will state if you have deficiencies in your undergraduate coursework and whether previous coursework you have
taken will apply to the LIS, Middle Grades and other content area endorsements. |
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| Attend the K-12 Library Information Specialist Program orientation (fall semester) |
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| Attend Assessment Portfolio workshop (fall semester) |
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| Log in to the CTE Student Portal, which can be found at: http://www.cote.uiuc.edu
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| The semester before you intend to complete your Practicum (Early Field Experience), clear a fingerprint-based criminal
background check through the CTE before
enrolling in Practicum. For information on the procedure for fingerprinting, check the CTE website. |
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CTE Student Portal:
The CTE Student Portal allows students in CTE approved
programs to monitor their certification progress. The CTE portal allows students
to view their status on requirements such as test scores, Bloodborne Pathogens
Training and the Criminal Background Check. The portal also includes
information regarding deadlines, announcements, contact information, CTE
policies, links to evaluation forms, student teaching time reports and other
links of interest.
Coursework: LIS Required
Note: All classes are 4 semester credit hours unless specified.
The M.S. in LIS requires 40 hours of coursework. For K-12 certification, these courses must include the following: |
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| LIS 501 Information Organization and Access |
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| LIS 502 Information, Libraries and Society (2 or 4 credit hours) |
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LIS 403 Literature and Resources for Children (2 or 4 credit hours) |
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| LIS 404 Literature and Resources for Young Adults (2 or 4 credit hours) |
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| LIS 409 Storytelling (2 or 4 credit hours) |
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| LIS 451 Introduction to Network Information Systems |
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| LIS 504 Reference and Information Services |
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| LIS 505 Administration and Management of Libraries and Information Centers |
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| LIS 506 Youth Services Librarianship |
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| LIS 507 Cataloging and Classification |
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| LIS 590 SM School Library Media Center: Curriculum, Collaboration and Connections (2 or 4 credit hours) |
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The remaining hours, to total 40, can be satisfied with LIS electives. Some options include:
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LIS 454
LIS 458
LIS 503
LIS 514
LIS 526 ( 2 or 4 credit hours)
LIS 544
LIS 590 CD
LIS 590 IBL
LIS 590 II
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LIS 590 KK (2 or 4 credit hours)
LIS 590 LR
LIS 590 LT
LIS 590 LW
LIS 590 ML (2 or 4 credit hours)
LIS 590 NF (2 or 4 credit hours)
LIS 590 VV ( 2 or 4 credit hours)
Others by permission of Program Coordinator |
Education Course Requirements:
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EPSY: Educational Psychology (select TWO of nine)
EPSY 400 Psychology of Learning for Teachers (2 or 4 credit hours)
EPSY 401 Child Language and Education (2 or 4 credit hours)
EPSY 405 Personality and Social Development
EPSY 406 Psychology of Classroom Management (2 or 4 credit hours)
EPSY 408 Learning and Human Development with Educational Technology
EPSY 430 Early Adolescent Development (2 or 3 credit hours)
EPSY 453 Instructional Design
EPSY 530 Social Development
EPSY 531 Cognitive Development and Socialization |
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EPS: Educational Policy Studies (Select ONE of six)
EPS 411 School and Society (2 credit hours)
EPS 412 Critical Thinking for Teachers (2 credit hours)
EPS 415 Information Technology Ethics
EPS 421 Racial and Ethnic Families (2 credit hours)
EPS 427 Philosophy of Middle School (2 credit hours)
EPS 502 Education in the 20th Century |
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SPED: Special Education
SPED 517 Disability Issues in Special Education |
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Clinical Experiences Requirements |
Date Completed: |
| Register for LIS 591 Section M/MAO: Practicum [Early Field Experience] (2 credit hours) after completing 14 LIS hours |
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| Register for EDPR 438 Section
L/L1: Elementary School Library Student Teaching (5 or
6 credit hours) after all LIS and education coursework is completed |
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| Register for EDPR 442 Section
L/L1: Secondary School Library Student Teaching (5 or 6 credit hours) after all LIS and education coursework is completed |
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| Complete CTE Common Assessment Portfolio
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Clinical Experience: Practicum/Pre-Student Teaching Requirement |
Date Completed: |
| Read the K-12 Practicum Guide. |
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| Plan to register for LIS 591M/MAO:
Practicum (Early Field Experience) after 14 hours of LIS coursework by contacting the Program Coordinator. Placement must be in an elementary, middle or high school media center while school is in session. |
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| Complete the practicum forms at: http://www.lis.uiuc.edu/programs/k12/practicum/forms.html. |
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| Complete the Bloodborne Pathogens
Training online at CTE website before Early Field Experience placement. Valid for one calendar year. |
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| Participate in online Practicum focus
discussions with Lynn Hanson, Practicum Coordinator. |
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| Complete 100 hours of work in a school library setting. Up to 25 hours are devoted to the project agreed upon by cooperating teacher/librarian and the student. |
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| Arrange for K-12 Program Coordinator to visit you on-site. |
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| Submit daily work journal to the Program Coordinator at the completion of the practicum. |
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| Submit Time Card to Program Coordinator at the completion of the practicum. |
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When practicum hours have been completed, schedule a conference with the Program Coordinator to discuss the practicum experience, including the CTE evaluation form, work journals and student teaching placements. |
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Clinical
Experience: EDPR 438: Elementary Student Teaching & EDPR 442: Secondary Student Teaching |
Date Completed: |
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Successfully pass the Library Information Specialist Content
Area test BEFORE registering for EDPR 438/EDPR 442. See the Illinois Certification
Testing System website for dates, online registration and study
guides. The K-12 APT Test (Assessment of Professional Teaching) is
also required for certification and can be taken the same day as the
content area test if you choose. |
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| Contact the Program
Coordinator the semester prior to
student teaching to indicate preferences in type and location of student teaching placements. |
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| Visit potential placements sites as approved by Program Coordinator. When placements are confirmed, complete a "Request for Student Teaching Placement" form for each placement. This form requires the signature of the Principal/Superintendent. |
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| Update Bloodborne Pathogens
Training if necessary. |
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