Union University's School of Education is accredited by NCATE and offers the Master of Arts in Education Degree (M.A.ED) with a concentration for Library Information Specialist Licensure.

Conceptual Framework

The primary goal of the School Library Information Specialist Program is to meet The Tennessee State Department of Education standards to equip School Library Media Specialists with the knowledge and skills needed to work with teachers and students in organizing knowledge, accessing information, and administering effective library media programs for grades PreK-12.

State standards and Information Power (the national standards for school library media programs) are the framework used in this curriculum.

Requirements for initial licensure:

• 53 hours (32 Professional Ed. core hrs. + 21 concentration hrs.)
• Praxis II Tests
• Student teaching

Requirements for additional licensure:

• 39 hours (12 Professional Ed. core hrs. + 27 concentration hrs.)
• Praxis II Test
• Practicum

More About The Program (.pdf)

For more information on LIS Licensure, visit the M.A.Ed. section of the Graduate Catalogue or contact Ken Newman at knewman@uu.edu or 731-661-5490.