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Apr 25, 2024
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2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
English BA/School Librarianship MS
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Undergraduate Course Requirements
Three ENG electives at the 200-level (9 credits)
One Criticism/Theory course (3 credits)
One Breadth of Literacy Study course (3 credits)
Three Early Literature courses: (9 credits)
Education Core (8-10 credits)*
Beyond the required program coursework, NYS Education Department requires students in school librarianship programs to meet the following requirements, which are recommended to be taken in lieu of free electives:
Graduate Course Requirements
Graduate Requirements (39 credits)
- LAI 574 - Teaching the Exceptional Learner
- LIS 507 - Information Life Cycle
- LIS 508 - Information Users and Use
- LIS 518 - Reference Sources and Services
- LIS 524 - School Media Center Field Experience
- LIS 525 - School Media Center Practicum
- LIS 532 - Curriculum Role of the Media Specialist
- LIS 534 - Resources and Services for Children
- LIS 535 - Resources and Services for Young Adults
- LIS 568 - Computer Applications in the School Library Media Center
- LIS 575 - Introduction to Research Methods
- LIS 585 - Management of School Library Media Centers
- GSE Graduate-level Literacy Course (3 credits)
Five English Elective Courses (15 credits)
Distributed as follows:
- Four ENG/COL 300/400 level elective courses, excluding ENG Communication Literacy 2 courses (ENG 350 through ENG 359 ) (12 credits)
- One ENG 400-level elective course, neither an internship nor an independent study can fulfill this requirement (3 credits)
Total Credits Required for Undergraduate Major: 39
Additional Degree Requirements Include:
- Additional coursework to fulfill UB Curriculum requirements.
- At least 20 undergraduate elective credits (8-10 credits to be directed to Education Core of LAI 350 ; CEP 400 /CEP 501 and one GSE Literacy Skills course).*
Total Undergraduate Credits Required: 99
Total Credits Required for Graduate Degree: 39
Total Credits Required for Graduation: 138
Total Credit Hours Required represents the minimum credits needed to complete this program, and may vary based on a number of circumstances. This should not be used for financial aid purposes.
Program Honors
English majors can enter the Honors Program in one of two ways: Students with a 3.500 GPA or higher within the major can apply directly to the Office of Undergraduate Studies. Any English major who has a 3.800 GPA within the major, with grades in at least two 200-level and three 300-level English courses may, upon application, enter immediately into the Honors Program. Students must complete one English honors seminar (3 credits) and one senior thesis. Students complete the honors thesis in one or two semesters (3-6 credits).
Students must also meet the remaining criteria outlined in the Academic Honors policy. Students who successfully complete the honors program and meet the criteria will have the appropriate notation on their official transcript.
Curricular Plan
A Curricular Plan provides a roadmap for completing this academic program and the UB Curriculum on time. Your actual plan may vary depending on point of entry to the university, course placement and/or waivers based on standardized test scores, earned alternative credit and/or college transfer credit.
First Year Fall
- ENG 200-level Elective Credits: 3
- Math & Quantitative Reasoning Credits: 4
- UB Seminar Credits: 3
- ENG 105LEC - Writing and Rhetoric Credits: 4 OR Pathway Credits: 3
- Pathway Credits: 3
Second Year Fall
- Criticism/Theory Course Credits: 3
- ENG 200-level Elective Credits: 3
- Scientific Literacy 1 Credits: 3
- Pathway Credits: 3
- Pathway Credits: 3
Second Year Spring
- Breadth of Literary Study Course Credits: 3
- Early Literature Course Credits: 3
- Scientific Literacy and Inquiry 1 Credits: 3
- Scientific Literacy and Inquiry Lab Credits: 1
- Pathway Credits: 3
- Elective Credits: 3
Third Year Fall
- Early Literature Course Credits: 3
- ENG 300/400-level Elective Credits: 3
- ENG 300/400-level Elective Credits: 3
- Elective Credits: 3
- Communication Literacy 2 Credits: 3
Fourth Year Fall
- ENG 300/400 level Elective Credits: 3
- LAI 574SEM - Teaching Exceptional Learner Credits: 3
- LIS 507LEC - Information Life Cycle Credits: 3
- LIS 508LEC - Information Users and Uses Credits: 3
- LIS 524TUT - SLMC Field Experience Credits: 3
Fourth Year Spring
- ENG 400-level Elective Credits: 3
- LIS 585LEC - Mgt of School Libraries Credits: 3
- LIS 532LEC - Curriculum Role of Media Spec Credits: 3
- LIS 568LEC - Computer Applications in the SLMC Credits: 3
Fifth Year Fall
- LIS 534LEC - Resrces & Srvcs for Child Credits: 3
- LIS 535LEC - Resrces & Srvcs Yng Adult Credits: 3
- LIS 575LEC - Intro to Research Methods Credits: 3
Fifth Year Spring
- LIS 518LEC - Reference & Information Srvcs Credits: 3
- LIS 525TUT - School Media Ctr Practicum Credits: 3
- GSE Graduate-level Literacy Course Credits: 3 (Choose from LAI 514, LAI 537, LAI 550, LAI 551, LAI 552, LAI 560)
Total Credits Required: 138
Note: Some classes may count toward both a major and UB Curriculum requirement. Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of all requirements, the student will have knowledge to:
- Think, read, speak, and above all write critically and creatively.
- Be able to read in detail and in cultural context.
- Understand critical methods and theoretical concepts.
- Gain an understanding of periods and genres.
- Develop ability to articulate an idea lucidly and persuasively in writing.
- Develop skills for doing research and deploying evidence appropriately.
- Appreciate aesthetic experience.
- Gain an understanding of the ever-changing role and educational impacts that school libraries have on preK-12 students.
- Be able to collaborate with teachers, administrators, community agencies and parents/guardians.
- Provide an appropriate learning environment for all students.
- Be able to self-evaluate and reflect.
(HEGIS: 15.01 ENGLISH- GENERAL, CIP: 23.0101 English Language and Literature, General)
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