Licensure in Instructional Technology (077)

Candidates who already have an advanced degree in education or who already have a M.L.I.S./M.L.S. degree may earn Instructional Technology (077) licensure by taking the 18 credit hours of specialized course requirements and a practicum.

Licensure in School Library Media Coordinator (076)

School Library Media Coordinator (076) licensure is not an add-on degree or a lateral-entry degree. Prospective students who have an undergraduate degree or graduate degree in another discipline must additionally earn the M.L.I.S. degree to be licensed. Individuals cannot be licensed as school librarians without having a graduate library and information science degree.

Individuals who already have a M.L.I.S. or M.L.S. degree may add School Library Media Coordinator (076) licensure by completing the licensure-only program which involves taking five school library courses equaling 15 credit hours. Additional education hours may be required for individuals who have never taught and are not previously licensed teachers. A Specialty Area Praxis exam is required (5312) with a passing score of 145.

Licensure in School Library Media Supervisor (078)

School Library Media Supervisor (078) licensure is required for service as Director of Media Services in a school system. This is an add-on license that is based on eligibility to hold the School Library Media Coordinator licensure plus 9 graduate credit hours in administration, curriculum development, or supervision and three years of acceptable experience as a school librarian. 

Course work leading to eligibility for School Library Media Supervisor (078) licensure is offered to applicants who already have a M.L.I.S. degree, a School Library Media Coordinator license, and three or more years experience as a school librarian. A Specialty Area Praxis exam is required (5411) with a passing score of 145.

This licensure program is offered sporadically based on interest. Individuals interested in this license should contact the School Library and Licensure Program Coordinator in the Department of Library and Information Science.

For information regarding deadlines and requirements for admission, please see https://grs.uncg.edu/programs/.

In addition to the application materials required by the Graduate School, applicants for the licensure only program must submit a resume and personal statement.

A GRE or MAT score is not required.

Licensure Requirements

Licensure in Instructional Technology

Required: 18 credit hours

• Maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Archive all course assignments required as evidence for accreditation and post them to your final portfolio by the last semester of the program.
• Score 3 or above on all teaching dispositions.
• Receive a satisfactory evaluation on the practicum.
• Acquire professional liability insurance for all courses with field-based component (LIS 677, LIS 691, and LIS 692).
• Submit to a criminal background check before completing LIS 677.

  Course List

  Code	Title	Credit Hours
  Required Courses (18 credits)
  LIS 631	Emerging Technology Trends	3
  LIS 635	Introduction to Technology Resources	3
  LIS 672	Instructional Design	3
  LIS 677	Capstone Experience in Instructional Technology	3
  SES 662	Assistive Technology for Inclusive Education	3
  TED 610	Integrating Technology into Subject Matter Instruction	3
  Total Credit Hours		18

Licensure in School Library Media Coordinator

Required: 15 credit hours

• Submit a Candidate Agreement form to the program coordinator.
• Maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Archive all course assignments required as evidence for accreditation and post them to your final portfolio by the last semester of the program.
• Score 3 or above on all teaching dispositions.
• Receive a satisfactory evaluation on the practicum.
• Acquire professional liability insurance for all courses with field-based component (LIS 691, 692, & 693).
• Submit to a criminal background check before completing LIS 691, 692, & 693.

Licensure in School Library Media Supervisor

Required: 9 credit hours

• Submit a Candidate Agreement form to the program coordinator.
• Maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Archive all course assignments required as evidence for accreditation and post them to your final portfolio by the last semester of the program.
• Score 3 or above on all teaching dispositions.
• Receive a satisfactory evaluation on the practicum.
• Acquire professional liability insurance for all courses with field-based component (LIS 691, 692, & 693).
• Submit to a criminal background check before completing LIS 691, 692, & 693.