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Children's Services Emphasis A.A.S.
The Children's Services Emphasis provides preparation for work with children in both public and school libraries. Students choosing this option will focus on content such as children's literature, programming and storytelling, which are important elements in providing both informational and recreational reading service to children.
** Information for Illinois certified teachers who want to earn the Library Information Specialist endorsement is located here.
| General Education Requirements |
21 hours |
Choose one:
ENG 120 Technical Composition I
ENG 121 English Composition I |
3 |
CMM 121 Fundamentals of Speech
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3 |
| CIT 120 Introduction to Computers |
3 |
| DMD 115 Internet Fundamentals |
3 |
PSY 121 Introduction to Psychology
Humanities or Fine Arts Elective
Science or Mathematics Elective
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3
3
3 |
| Required Library Science Courses: |
24 hours |
LTA 121 Introduction to Library Science
LTA 210 Library Materials
LTA 212 Technology for Libraries
LTA 214 Cataloging and Classification
LTA 230 Library Public Services
LTA 232 Reference and Information Services
LTA 274 Workplace and Supervisory Skills for the
LTA 278 Supervised Field Practicum II |
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
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Children's Services Emphasis Elective Courses |
15 hours |
ART 125 Art for Elementary Teachers
CMM 127 Intercultural Communication
THE 220 Creative Dramatics for the Classroom Teacher
ECE 115 Music Activities for Young Children
ECE 116 Creative Activities
ECE 117 Creative Activities for Infants and Toddlers
EDU 223 Technology in the Classroom
ENG 249 Children’s Literature
LTA 250 Children’s Library Services
LTA 252 Administration of the School Library Media Center
LTA 299 Special Topics in Library Science
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3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
1-3 |
| Suggested Special Topics: Readers’ Advisory Services; Book Clubs and Discussion Groups; Copyright for Libraries; Circulation Services; Library Marketing and Public Relations |
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| PSY 222 Child Growth & Development |
3 |
| Total: |
60 hours |
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Links of Interest:
ALCS: Association for Library Services to Children
YALSA: Young Adult Library Services Association
KidSpace@The Internet Public Library
21st Century Librarian: A Video Profile of a School Librarian
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