School Library Media Specialist (SLMS) Certificate
Candidates with a Standard NJ Instructional Certificate seeking certification only may apply for a School Library Media Specialist (SLMS) Certificate after they have completed the appropriate sequence listed below.
School Library Media Specialist (SLMS) Certification (24 credits)For Candidates with a Standard NJ Instructional Certificate seeking certification only:
| EDST 6216 |
Digital Research & Information Literacy |
3 |
| EDST 6301 |
Literature for Children and Young Adults |
3 |
| EDST 6304 |
Production of Instructional Resources |
3 |
| EDST 6306 |
Instructional Design (Final Semester) |
3 |
| EDST 6307 |
Integrating Curriculum & Technology |
3 |
| EDST 6308 |
Org. and Admin. Ed. Media Tech Programs |
3 |
| EDST 6310 |
Practicum in Ed. Media Services (150 Hours) |
3 |
| EDST 6315 |
Technical Processes for Ed. Media Resources |
3 |
Associate School Library Media Specialist (ASLMS) Certificate
Candidates in the M.A., School Library Media Specialist (SLMS) program may apply for an Associate School Library Media Specialist (ASLMS) Certificate after they have completed the appropriate sequence listed below. ASLMS’s are eligible for full employment as school library media specialists while they complete their MA degree.
The ASLMS certificate program contains two tracks:- Track 1 - 18 credits for candidates with a standard NJ instructional certificate
- Track 2 - 27 credits for candidates without a standard NJ instructional certificate
Both tracks utilize required courses from our M.A., SLMS program (18 credits).
Track 1: ASLMS Candidates with a Standard New Jersey Instructional Certificate (18 Credits)
Concentration Courses (Required)
| EDST 6216 |
Digital Research & Information Literacy |
3
|
| EDST 6301 |
Literature for Children and Young Adults |
3
|
| EDST 6304 |
Production of Instructional Resources I* |
3
|
| EDST 6307 |
Integrating Curriculum & Technology in the Inclusive Classroom |
3
|
| EDST 6308 |
Org. and Admin. Ed Media Tech Programs |
3
|
| EDST 6310 |
Practicum in Ed. Media Services (150 Hours) |
3
|
* Production of Instructional Resources I, II, and III may be taken in any sequence. No prerequisite skills required. Any Production course section is applicable for certification.
Track 2: ASLMS Candidates without a Standard New Jersey Instructional Certificate (27 Credits)
Education Courses (Required) (9 credits)
| EDST 6326 |
Advanced Psychology of Learning |
3 |
| EDST 6440 |
Behavior Disorders and Classroom Management |
3 |
| EDST 7312 |
Current Issues in School and Society |
3 |
Concentration Courses (Required) (18 credits)
| EDST 6216 |
Digital Research & Information Literacy |
3 |
| EDST 6301 |
Literature for Children and Young Adults |
3 |
| EDST 6304 |
Production of Instructional Resources I* |
3 |
| EDST 6307 |
Integrating Curriculum & Technology in the Inclusive Classroom |
3 |
| EDST 6308 |
Org. and Admin. Ed. Media Tech Programs |
3 |
| EDST 6310 |
Practicum in Ed. Media Services (One semester) |
3 |
* Production of Instructional Resources I, II, and III may be taken in any sequence. No prerequisite skills required. Any Production course section is applicable for certification.
See the University's
graduate catalogue for further details.
For further information on the SLMS or ASLMS certificate programs, contact Dr. Vivienne Carr, Program Director, at (973) 761-9257 or e-mail
vivienne.carr@shu.edu.
