Our combined degree program will provide English students the ability to bridge interests in literature with a profession in education. Students will complement undergraduate English studies with focused graduate coursework in school librarianship, preparing them to secure New York State certified K-12 teacher librarian credentials for work in a school library setting. This combined degree program enables students to complete two degrees in less time, saving valuable dollars and getting them into the workforce sooner.
The features of our program include:
| Academic credential granted | Bachelor of Science (BS) and a Master of Science (MS) |
|---|---|
| Credits required for completion | 138 |
| Time to completion | 5 years or 10 full-time semesters |
| Course delivery | On campus, online |
| Careers | School librarian
Other careers may include:
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| Application deadline | Early action Deadline: Nov. 15
Students can continue to submit an application for fall consideration until capacity is reached. |
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Course | Credit |
|---|---|
ENG 200-level Elective | 3 |
Math & Quantitative Reasoning | 4 |
UB Seminar | 3 |
ENG 105 Writing and Rhetoric | 4 |
Pathway | 3 |
Total Credits: 17 | |
Course | Credit |
|---|---|
ENG 200-level Elective | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
Pathway | 3 |
Pathway | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
Total Credits: 15 | |
Course | Credit |
|---|---|
ENG 300/400 Criticism/Theory Course | 3 |
ENG 200-level Elective | 3 |
Scientific Literacy | 3 |
Pathway | 3 |
Pathway | 3 |
Total Credits: 15 | |
Course | Credit |
|---|---|
ENG Breadth of Literary Study Course | 3 |
ENG Early Literature Course | 3 |
Scientific Literacy | 4 |
Pathway | 3 |
Diversity in the United States | 3 |
Total Credits: 16 | |
Course | Credit |
|---|---|
ENG 300/400-level Elective | 3 |
ENG Early Literature Course | 3 |
ENG 300/400-level Elective | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
Communication Literacy 2 | 3 |
Total Credits: 15 | |
Course | Credit |
|---|---|
ENG Early Literature Course | 3 |
ENG 300/400-level Elective | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
LAI 350 Intro to Education | 4 |
Elective | 1 |
UBC 399 UB Capstone | 1 |
Total Credits: 15 | |
Course | Credit |
|---|---|
ENG 300/400 Elective | 3 |
LAI 574 Teaching the Exceptional Learner | 3 |
LIS 507 Information Life Cycle | 3 |
LIS 508 Information Users and Use | 3 |
LIS 524 School Media Center Field Experience | 3 |
Total Credits: 15 | |
Course | Credit |
|---|---|
ENG 400-level Elective | 3 |
LIS 585 Management of School Library Media Centers | 3 |
LIS 532 Curriculum Role of the Media Specialist | 3 |
LIS 568 Computer Applications in the School Library Media Center | 3 |
Total Credits: 12 | |
Course | Credit |
|---|---|
LIS 534 Resources and Services for Children | 3 |
LIS 535 Resources and Services for Young Adults | 3 |
LIS 575 Introduction to Research Methods | 3 |
Total Credits: 9 | |
Course | Credit |
|---|---|
LIS 518 Reference Sources and Services | 3 |
LIS 525 School Media Center Practicum | 3 |
GSE Graduate-level Literacy Course (choose from LAI 514, 537, 550, 551, 552 or 560) | 3 |
Total Credits: 9 | |
You are required to have daily access to a reliable broadband connection and a computer that meets university computing standards. You are also expected to have basic computer competency before beginning your coursework.
