Library Media Specialist for Certified Teachers

Requirements 

Master’s Requirements – Admission Requirements 

Applicants to this program will need to first be admitted to GSLIS via the standard 

application procedure. Upon acceptance to GSLIS, students will be interviewed by the 

LMS Program Coordinator. In addition, applicants will be required to present a 

satisfactory onsite writing sample evaluated by the LMS Program Coordinator. All of 

Required Field Experience and Internship (Student Teaching Practicum) 

Successful completion of this program requires 100 hours of LMS field observation, 20 

hours of ECPSE field observation and 40 full days of internship experience to be 

completed as per NYSED requirements for registered LMS programs and to be 

completed as specified during functioning school hours. Starting in Fall 2023 the 

requirement for internship/student teaching is 14 weeks for students who are not 

certified teachers. Students must be able to arrange their personal and professional 

schedules to comply with these requirements. 

New York State Testing, Workshop, and Other Requirements 

Applicants for LMS teacher certification in NYS must satisfy all NYS teacher 

certification testing, workshops and other requirements stipulated by NYSED in order 

to receive their teacher certification from New York State. NYS required workshops can 

be taken at Queens College through the Office of Continuing Education.