About this Program

The Library and Information Studies Program offers a School Library Practice Certificate assists those individuals already holding an MLIS degree (or equivalent) and interested in school librarianship to meet licensure requirements.

The School Library Practice Certificate consists of four courses, 12 semester hours, that address the competencies required for school library media licensure. Students who complete the certificate coursework will have the knowledge and skills to fulfill the roles and responsibilities of teacher, instructional partner, information specialist, program manager, and leader in a school setting.

Program Highlights

  • The only School Library Practice Certificate offered in VA Certificate courses are designed to align with MLIS coursework and meet the VDOE competencies for school library certification.

AT A GLANCE
Degree Level
Graduate
Degree Earned
Certificate
Delivery Modes

Careers

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Requirements

What are the requirements to apply for School Library Practice at ¹ÏÉñÍø?
Students entering the Certificate program in School Library Practice should meet the minimum university admission requirements Graduate Admission.
  • Submission of a graduate transcript demonstrating earned a MLIS degree (or equivalent) with minimum 3.0 GPA

  • Submission of written essay with application

  • Students must maintain a minimum grade of B- in all LIBS coursework

Cost of Attendance

We believe in providing students with transparent and accessible information about the cost of attendance. 

Review the estimated tuition rates for the 2024-25 academic year (subject to change). Non-resident rates are charged for anyone who is not a current Virginia resident, including international students.

Virginia Resident
Cost Per-Credit $620
Technology Delivered Courses Outside Virginia and/or the United States
Cost Per-Credit $642
Non-Resident
Cost Per-Credit $1,486

Ways to Fund Your Degree

There are a few ways for you to save on the cost of attending ¹ÏÉñÍø, including scholarships, assistantships, and student loans. For more details about financial aid at ¹ÏÉñÍø, visit the Financial Aid Office page.

Tuition Discount

Students working in a school district may be eligible for a 25% tuition discount.

Contact

Associate Professor

2307 EDUCATION BUILDING
NORFOLK, 23529