University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver | Anschutz
Highly Effective School Libraries
School of Education & Human Development
Overview
The certificate serves three key goals for the advancement of school librarians:
- Provide a foundation for school librarians who are not endorsed as a certified school librarian and are hired as a classified school library manager or paraprofessional
- Increase demonstrated focus around the school library programs using data to impact student achievement
- Update current librarians’ skills based on the Colorado State Library’s competencies for highly effective school library programs
Program Details
Over the course of the certificate, participants will develop competencies in four key areas as identified by the Colorado State Libraries’ Highly Effective School Library Program: planning, instructional support, leadership and library management.
The 21st century school library skills developed over the course of this certificate include:
- Goal setting
- Collaboration
- Instructional delivery strategies
- Assessment of student work
- Reading development
- Special programming and program marketing
- School leadership and administrative support
- Resource and collection development
- Technology integration
- Media literacy and learning-focused integration of technology
Certificate Structure
The certificate is designed as a three‐course sequence. These three courses meet the standards of 21st century school librarians and enable the school librarians to better understand 21st century learning skills,
digital literacy and the integration of technology that aligns with the Colorado State Standards and is expected in highly effective school library programs.
Credit Hours
9
Tuition Information
Cost per credit:
$377
Cost per credit:
$452*
*To get this rate, students must submit an Out-of-State online only application
Tuition and Fees
Investing in your future is a big decision. However, becoming a fully online student at CU Denver is an affordable option with discounted tuition rates for non resident, fully online students. And of course, you will save money not having to drive to campus. Tuition and fees are based largely on the class that you enroll in. Tuition amount assessed is determined based on which school/college is offering your class, as well as if it is an undergrad or graduate level, and finally your resident status.
Visit our tuition and financial aid page. Financial aid and scholarships are available for those who qualify.
Timeline
The certificate consists of three courses, totaling 9 credit hours, and may be earned in one year. You may join into the certificate at any point in the sequence.
Admissions
Admission requirements and deadlines vary based on the program. In addition, you will have different requirements depending on if you are a first-time student, a transfer student or an international student.
Learn more about the admissions process by filling out the form above or contacting an Enrollment Navigator today.
Example Courses |
SCHL 5030 — Information Literacy |
SCHL 5160 — Managing School Libraries |
INTE 5300 — Media Literacy |
SCHL 5200 — Promoting Literature in Schools |
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