This concentration will prepare you to work under the supervision of a children’s librarian or in the children’s section of a library.
See which campuses offer this area of study.
Curriculum varies based on the degree (A.A.S., A.S., or Technical Certificate) and is subject to change. Curriculum posted are samples; Advisors can help determine sequence of classes.
| GENERAL EDUCATION -- 25 CREDITS |
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Introduction to Interpersonal Communication |
3 |
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English Composition |
3 |
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Life Skills Elective |
1 |
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Concepts in Mathematics |
3 |
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Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
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Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
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Humanities |
6 |
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Life/Physical Sciences Elective |
3 |
| PROFESSIONAL / TECHNICAL CORE -- 24 CREDITS |
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Introduction to Microcomputers |
3 |
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Introduction to Libraries and Library Services |
3 |
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Introduction to Reference Sources and Services |
3 |
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Introduction to Libraries Public Services |
3 |
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Introduction to Technical Services |
3 |
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Cataloging and Classification |
3 |
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Electronic Resources and Online Searching |
3 |
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Library Assistant Practicum |
3 |
| CONCENTRATION -- 12 CREDITS |
| Choose four of the following: |
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Child Growth and Development |
3 |
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Developmentally Appropriate Guidance in a Cultural Context |
3 |
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School Age Programming |
3 |
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Emerging Literacy |
3 |
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Library Services for Children |
3 |
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Library Media Center Operations and Service |
3 |
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Library and Media Materials and Equipment |
3 |
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Special Topics |
3 |
| TOTAL CREDITS |
61 |
