Officially approved as:
Stand Alone: Yes
Total Credit Hours: 12
Certificate description:This program prepares Missouri certified teachers to get school library media certification added onto their teaching certificate, while also giving those students a university credential and a foothold into the Master of Library and Information Science degree program. Upon completion of the program, students should understand the rationale for developing and organizing library collections, the foundations of librarianship and the information professions, and how to manage and administer a school library program.
Certificate web site: In development
Admission Criteria
Application Deadlines
This program accepts rolling admissions, so you can apply at any time. We recommend you submit your application six weeks before the beginning of the term in which you wish to start your course work.
| Entrance Term | Application Deadline |
| Summer | Rolling |
| Fall | Rolling |
| Spring | Rolling |
Required Application Materials
For the Graduate School
- Completed Graduate School online application
- Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
- Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)
For the Graduate Certificate Program
- Statement of purpose
- Resume or CV
- SISLT Supplemental Information (built into the Graduate School online application)