School Library Information Specialist (MS)
The SLIS Program in the College of Education leads candidates to a Master of Science (MS) degree with initial licensure and a Tennessee License to teach grades K-12.
Candidates must apply for admission to TEP before the end of the second semester and fulfill all TEP requirements. Initial Licensure SLIS candidates must apply for admission to TEP. Candidates must pass the 5312 School LIbrary Media exam to be licensed to teach in Tennessee. This is also required for candidates looking to qualify for a Job Embedded Practitioner License. For information on Praxis registration, costs, and more, visit the Educational Testing Service and use the dropdown menu to find the correct required exams. Job Embedded Practitioner (JEP) License candidates can visit our JEP site for more information or contact Mary Lanier, our license and certification specialist.
For the Educative Teacher Performance Assessment (edTPA), all candidates obtaining an initial licensure degree and a TN Teaching license must complete ICL 7808 - Clinical Teaching and ICL 7993 - Professional Seminar. Each candidate must complete and pass the national scored assessment. (Click here for edTPA resources)
For additional information, please contact Mary Lanier, advisor for the Master of Science SLIS program.
Degree Timeline
Suggested Course Sequence for Fall I Semester
- ICL 7133 - School Library Administration
- ICL 7731 - Introduction to Bibliography
Timeline
- Begin studying/preparing for your Praxis Content Exam.
- Access Praxis Resources here.
- Begin taking Praxiss II Content exam(s)
Suggested Course Sequence for Spring I Semester
- ICL 7132 - Cataloging and Classification
- ICL 7301 - Literature in the PreK-12 School
Timeline
- Continue your Praxis support and studying
- Continue to take your Praxis II Content exam(s) if not already passed.
- Apply for TEP Admissions.
- If you are not admitted to TEP, you will not be able to continue Level 2 coursework.
Suggested Course Sequence for Summer I Semester
- ICL 7134 - Internet in the School Library
- ICL 7730 - Foundations of Librarianship
- SPED 7000 - Introduction to Exceptional Learners
- EDPR 7117 - Life Span Human Development
Timeline
- Continue your Praxis support and studying
- Continue to take your Praxis II Content exam(s) if not already passed.
- Apply for TEP Admissions.
- If you are not admitted to TEP, you will not be able to continue Level 2 coursework.
Suggested Course Sequence for Fall/Spring II Semester
- ICL 7800 - Advanced Clinical Practicum
- ICL 7993 - Professional Seminar (Required)
Timeline
- Candidates should have all courses completed and passed.
- Praxis 5312 (Library Media Specialist) exam must be completed and passed prior to enrolling in Level 3 Courses.
- Candidates who plan to graduate must apply for graduation at the beginning of the semester through their myMemphis portal. (Visit The University of Memphis Commencement Office for more information)
- An application is required one (1) semester prior to completing the Advanced Clinical Practicum - ICL 7800.
- All candidates must take the Professional Seminar to obtain licensure - ICL 7993.
- Candidated must successfully pass ICL 7993, including the edTPA.
- Job Embedded candidates will submit the "In Lieu of Clinical Teaching" packet.
Total Hours: 33
Job Embedded Practitioner Hours: 27