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Turn the page to a rewarding new career in as little as 18 months.

Many students complete the program in 18-24 months, but you may adjust your schedule to suit your needs. A total of 36 hours of coursework are required for an "add-on" Master's, 39 hours for an "Initial Licensure" Masters, and 24 hours for certification, along with the completion of the assessments below.

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Portfolio

This program is a non-thesis offering, meaning that you are not required to write a master’s thesis. Instead, your capstone project will be the presentation of a portfolio—a compilation of assignments you have completed during the program.

The portfolio will be presented during MEDA 5926 or 5929 (Practicum I or II) in School Librarianship. The Portfolio will be compiled digitally.

Candidates will present artifacts that demonstrate competency in the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) Initial Preparation Standards. Click here for more information. Standards.

Practicum

ADD-ON and CERTIFICATE: The last 6 hours of each option is the practicum—MEDA 5926 and 5929. Spread over two semesters, the Practicum is the final culminating experience of the program. The Practicum involves performing the duties and tasks of a school librarian and is an opportunity to apply your coursework knowledge. You will practice 200 hours under a certified school librarian (must have at least three years of experience). You will complete 100 hours at the elementary level and 100 hours at the secondary level.

INITIAL: You will complete three hours of Practicum I - MEDA 5926 - at the 9-12 level. Then, you will complete a 15-week Residency in School Librarianship at the K-8 level (during which you will take the ed-TPA).

Concerned about the logistics? Don't worry. ETSU's School Librarianship Program has been designed to accommodate busy professionals who may already be working full time. Most of our candidates do teach currently or work full time. To accumulate practicum hours, many of our candidates work after school, on breaks, etc. We can discuss your options in more detail based on your situation. Please note that the Practicum is not offered during the summer term due to the lack of school openings.