Library Media Certificate

Print Degree Planner (opens a new window) |

The Library Media Certificate is to endorse students as Library Media Specialists for K-12 schools in Washington State. A student shall complete 28-31 credits of required courses. Candidates must take and pass the WEST-E in library media prior to receiving this certificate.

This is an intensive eight-week, cohort taught over two summers (four weeks the first summer, four weeks the second summer) with a nine-month practicum to take place between the first and second summer. Courses can also be taken online.

Admission
The Library Media Certificate is designed for teachers interested in adding a Library Media Endorsement to their teaching certificate. Students desiring admission to the Library Media Certificate must have a valid WA state teaching certificate and at least one year of current teaching experience.

Required Courses

EDLM 510 - Introduction to Library Media Issues Credits: (3)
EDLM 514 - Technology Tools for the Library Credits: (3)
EDLM 516 - Application of Technology Resources Credits: (3)
EDLM 526 - Instructional Methods in the Library Credits: (3)
EDLM 536 - Survey of Children’s and Young Adult Literature Credits: (3)
EDLM 548 - Collection Development/Library Media Credits: (3)
EDLM 558 - Cataloging and Classification for Library Media Credits: (3)
EDLM 568 - Research and Information Fluency Credits: (3)
EDLM 578 - Administration of Library Media Programs Credits: (3)
EDLM 592 - Library Media Experience Credits: (1-4)

Total Credits: 28-31

College and Department Information

Curriculum, Supervision, and Educational Leadership Department
College of Education and Professional Studies