School Librarian, University Certificate

Eastern Kentucky University offers an advanced University Certificate program designed to prepare educators for P-12 School Librarian roles. In addition to library inventory, School Librarians actively teach media and information access and manage digital and print collections.

Admission Requirements

• Admission to the Graduate School
• A master’s degree with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or a grade point in the last 60 hours of credit completed, including undergraduate and graduate coursework
• Statement of Eligibility or Professional Certificate with EPSB
• Candidates must have a Master’s degree or Rank II certification through a regionally accredited institution.
• Reference inventory on Candidate Dispositions (which candidates receives from a colleague or administrator who has worked directly with the candidate): In the areas of Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, and Creativity, the candidate must receive a rating of 3 or higher to be eligible for admission to advanced programs.
• Professional Code of Ethics, Character Fitness Declaration, and Professional Dispositions
  • Candidates must review the Professional Code of Ethics for Kentucky School Certified Personnel established in 16 KAR 1:020 and sign a COE Professional Code of Ethics for Kentucky Declaration form.
  • Candidates must review the character and fitness questionnaire contained in Section III of the CA-1 incorporated by reference in 16 KAR 2:010 and sign a COE Professional Character and Fitness Declaration form.
  • Candidates must demonstrate understanding of professional dispositions expected of Professional educators.

Program Requirements

CIP Code: 25.0101

UCERT #6: School Librarian