The following sequence is recommended but not mandatory. As always, consult your adviser before registering for classes. Note that LSC 5515, 5520, 5561, and 5562 are NOT offered during the summer.
New and Prospective Students, please read:
Beginning in 2008 we require all degree-seeking students to take a one-credit Introductory Seminar (LSC 5500), during which you will plan courses with our Program Completion tool (a work in progress).
Course No. |
Course Title |
Comments |
LSC 5535 |
Information Literacy and Academic Standards |
Can be taken anytime, but best course to begin program; take close to 5501 |
LSC 5501 |
Instructional Collaboration |
Take close to 5535; prerequisite for LSC 5561 |
LSC 5540 |
Information Searching, Retrieval and Presentation Strategies |
Can be taken anytime (good course for summer) |
LSC 5545 |
Access and Legal Issues in the Information Age |
Take in first half of program or as one of first four classes |
LSC 5505 |
Core Resources for the School Library |
Budget time for lots of reading (children's & young adult) |
LSC 5515 |
Collection Management in the Electronic Age |
Best taken after 5505 and 5545; not offered in the summer since access to a school library collection is required |
LSC 5510 |
Electronic Delivery Systems |
Can be taken anytime but not suggested as the first course |
LSC 5525 |
Strategic Library Management |
Can be taken any time |
LSC 5530 |
School Library Advocacy |
Not ideal for new students but can be taken any time |
LSC 5520 |
Cataloging and Classification in the Electronic Environment |
Not recommended in first semester; may require access to a library automation system (preferably school but public ok). Not offered during summer. |
LSC 5561 |
Seminar in School Librarianship |
Take in final semester (or close to end of program). Not offered during summer. Requires permission of Cindy Keller and completion of at least 21 credits of SL&IT course work. |
LSC 5562 |
Practicum (if required) |
Take with Seminar. Not offered during summer. Consult Cindy Keller to determine if required (needed for PA certification as SLMS). |
