University Admission Requirements
A student applying to a graduate certificate program or as a graduate student at-large must:
- have earned a four-year bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a college or university that is accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting association, or do so within one academic year
International students can learn more about specific application requirements by visiting the Office of Admissions.
Additional Program Admission Requirements
With some exceptions, most students enrolled in these courses are certified teachers. Prerequisites for all courses are “certified teachers or consent of instructor.”
To be considered for this program, you must meet the following requirements.
Resume
Submit a current resume that clearly documents your teaching experience. Include schools, positions held, and dates of employment.
GPA
You must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for either the last 60 hours of your undergraduate coursework or any previous work in a master’s program.
Transcripts
Provide an official transcript from each higher education institution attended.
Professional Goals Statement
Prepare a 1 to 2-page professional goals statement that addresses:
- Why you want to be a school library media specialist/teacher-librarian
- Your goals for a career as a teacher-librarian
- The relationship between school librarianship and Realizing the Democratic Ideal, National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Core Propositions, or Illinois Professional Teaching Standards
English Proficiency Scores (international students only)
Provide an official TOEFL/IELTS score if you’re applying as an international student.
Global Access to Online Degree Programs
When applying, international students applying to a fully online program must agree to our international online and hybrid programs disclosure and disclaimer statements. Due to limited on-campus courses, immigration documentation cannot be issued for students seeking F-1 or J-1 status.
Admission Dates and Deadlines
| Term | Application Deadline |
|---|---|
| Fall | July 15; Applications received after July 15 will be accepted as space permits |
| Spring | November 1; Applications received after November 1 will be accepted as space permits |
| Summer | March 15; Applications received after March 15 will be accepted as space permits |
Graduate Coordinator
| Name | Office | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Ellis Hurd | DeGarmo 224 | ehurd@ilstu.edu | (309) 438-5115 |