School Library Media Studies Minor

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The minor in school library media studies is designed to provide students with an understanding of the methods and means of gathering, organizing, and disseminating information as well as promoting information literacy and life long learning. The minor is appropriate for any student currently enrolled in a Teacher Certification Program who wishes to add a Library Media (P-12) Endorsement to their certification.

Admission to the program requires a 3.0 GPA and admittance to a Central Washington University Teacher Certification Program. Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA in the program courses to qualify for enrollment in LIS 492 School Library Media Clinical Experience and Portfolio.

Required Courses

LIS 110 - Research Fundamentals Credits: (1)
LIS 201 - Foundations of Library and Information Science Credits: (3)
LIS 310 - Information Literacy and User Services Credits: (3)
LIS 314 - Technology in Library and Information Science Credits: (3)
LIS 410 - Collection Development Credits: (3)
LIS 412 - Library Management and Leadership Credits: (3)
LIS 414 - Organization of Knowledge Credits: (3)
LIS 415 - Role of the School Library Media Specialist Credits: (5)
LIS 492 - School Library Media Clinical Experience Credits: (4)

Total Credits: 28

College and Department Information

Library Science Program