The sequences are predicated on the belief that a teacher or school library media specialist should be liberally educated and master pedagogy and technology so that knowledge may be learned effectively. The comprehensive examination is taken during or after the semester in which the student will complete 30 credits. The examination occurs from 9 am to noon on the first Saturday in November, the fourth Saturday in March, and the second Saturday in July. Individuals must be enrolled for credit in the semester or summer they sit the examination. The exam may be done on computer or by paper and writing implement.
Prior registration is required.
See School of Education comprehensive examination statement in the Graduate Bulletin . The externship requires a well-developed proposal submitted the semester prior to the experience. Guidelines are provided in the Curriculum and Instruction Handbook . Individuals pursuing the school library media specialist endorsement complete an internship in a school library media center in addition to the program externship.