School Library Media Endorsement
This program is designed to provide both pre- and in-service teachers with the courses necessary to meet the requirements for endorsement as a school library media specialist in the state of Utah. School Library Media Administration courses are offered via the interactive broadcast system and are scheduled for Tuesday evenings during fall and spring. Summer semester, they are scheduled for Monday and Tuesday evenings during the first 8-week session.
Availability
This program is available at the Uintah Basin Campus via the following Instruction Type(s):
Courses are delivered via state of the art video conferencing technology. Students meet at a designated time and location.
Admissions
You must apply and be accepted to USU before you begin coursework. If you are an undergraduate student, use the online transfer student application form at www.usu.edu/admissions or work with your local Utah State University regional campus or center.
If you are completing only the endorsement, or a minor in the undergraduate teacher education program, fill out the SLMA online information form. Then work with your local USU regional campus or center to register for courses each semester.
If you are using the coursework for the emphasis in the Instructional Technology MEd degree, please visit the USU Graduate School Web site www.usu.edu/graduateschool/apply to access the online application materials.
An advisor will be assigned to you from the Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences Department. You will work with your advisor on scheduling and academic issues, but you will register each semester through your local USU regional campus or center.
Requirements
School Library Media Administration is a cohort program. Interactive broadcast courses begin fall semester and culminate during summer semester. The endorsement program requires a minimum of 18 semester credits, 15 of which must be taken through USU. All courses must be completed within six years of acceptance into the program.
Completion of SLMA courses does not automatically guarantee a recommendation for state endorsement. This recommendation is made when the student has:
- demonstrated course competency and the potential to work effectively with students and teachers
- a GPA of 3.0 or higher
- approval of the practicum advisor
- completed appropriate forms and submitted required fees
Contact Us
For specific questions regarding this program including admissions, courses, and requirements contact:
Logan
Phone:435-797-3616
Cell/other:1866-782-9301
Fax: (435) 797-2693
edtech@usu.edu
This state-approved program, offered by USU’s Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences Department, enables pre-service teachers to earn a School Library Media Administration minor and in-service teachers to meet requirements for the Utah Library Media K-12 endorsement.
During fall and spring semesters, SLMA courses are taught on Tuesday evenings via interactive broadcast. During summer semester, the INST 5040/6040 course is offered on Tuesday evenings during the first 8-week session. The summer culminating practicum (INST 5090/6090) requires a one-week residency in Logan, typically the third full week of June.
Courses:
Fall Semester
- INST 5000/6060: SLM Foundations and Information Management
- INST 5015/6015: Collection Development and Literature
Spring Semester
- INST 5025/6025: SLM Programs and Instructional Design
- INST 5030/6030: Information Access and Technology
Summer Semester
- INST 5040/6040: SLM Administration and Leadership
- INST 5090/6090: SLM Administration Practicum
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