Library Media Certificate

• 1st semester: EDCI 550, EDCI 546, EDCI 598-801
• 2nd semester: EDCI 522, EDCI 547, EDCI 598-802
• 3rd semester: EDCI 549, EDCI 548, EDCI 598-803

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• 1st semester: EDCI 549, EDCI 548, EDCI 598-801
• 2nd semester: EDCI 550, EDCI 546, EDCI 598-802
• 3rd semester: EDCI 522, EDCI 547, EDCI 598-803

The Graduate School offer admission to the Library Media Certificate program. Steps to get started are found on the New Graduate Student Website. 

During the online application process you will be asked to submit the following materials:

1. Completed Graduate School Application
2. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
3. Transcripts from all universities attended, with degrees posted:
   • All applicants must upload unofficial or official  transcripts during the online application process, even if you are currently still working on your degree.
   • Current and previous students of MSU-Bozeman need to list MSU on the application but do not need to submit official transcripts. 
   • If the department extends an offer of admission, the Graduate School must receive official transcripts with degree(s) posted from the university(s) attended.
   • MSU requires an undergraduate/graduate GPA of at least 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale).
4. Personal Statement: In a maximum 500 word personal statement describe your previous teaching experience and motivation to become a school librarian; explain how you came to this decision. Please state your educational objectives for attending graduate school at Montana State University and address any qualifications that would support your entry into our graduate programs. Please describe personal and professional objectives, research interests, applicable experience or any other information relevant to the admissions review.
   
   Applicants must hold a valid teaching license in the United States (or its territories). You will be asked to answer the following questions:
   • Which State you are licensed in?
   • The type of licensure you retain.
   • Number of years teaching experience at the time of application.
   • Whether you have been hired into a position that requires a provisional or emergency library endorsement.
5. International Applicants: Visit the Graduate School's International Admissions website.  The Department of Education does not waive the requirement for English Proficiency test scores or the $70 Graduate School Application fee. All unofficial and official transcripts must be translated and transcribed to a 4.0 Grade Point Average (GPA) scale.

The following are the preferred application deadline dates by which all of the application materials must be submitted via the Graduate School Online Application System:

• Fall Semester: 
  • Preferred: April 1st

  • Second review for Fall Semester: July 15th

• Spring Semester: 
  • November 1st
• Summer Semester: 
  • April 1st

The American Library Association is the national association for all library workers at all levels. ALA hosts an annual conference, midwinter meeting, as well as webinars and trainings throughout the year. ALA Publishing produces a host of useful books at discounts for members. ALA is also an advocate for libraries throughout the country. 

ALA has several chapters which reflect the needs of specific library types, including the American Association of School Librarians (AASL). ALA and AASL offer student membership at a reduced price. This is great way to get involved in the association, find out what it has to offer, and utilize their free-to-members trainings. 

ALA also offers a joint student membership program, that allows students to join the national organization and their state chapter at the same time for one low price.

Joining any, or all, of these organizations will help you to build networks, get involved, and get a sense of what they have to offer. Additionally, they offer discounts on books for members, and several of the textbooks required in the program are ALA published.