In what order should I take courses?

Although there is not a rigid course sequence, students are advised to take particular courses at certain times. Your first course should be SLM:503 Media Selection for Children, taught by the coordinator. Two other courses that are excellent for beginning students are: SLM:521 Telecommunications and the Internet and SLM:505 Information Sources.
Near the end of your program you will take SLM: 506 Selection and Use of Media and SLM:501 Administration of the School Library Media Center.  Your last two courses should be SLM:550 Digital Portfolio and your internship.

What does the internship involve?

Your internship should be completed during your last semester. You will spend a minimum of 110 hours (3 weeks) in a school library. If you do not have successful teaching experience, you will spend additional time in the school library. You may request a particular school, but the final decision rests with the McDaniel College internship supervisor and the school district supervisor. If you work full time, it's a good idea to begin thinking now of ways that you can complete the three-week internship.

What is the Professional Portfolio?

SLM 550: Professional Portfolio is sometimes referred to as the digital portfolio.  It is designed to showcase everything the candidate has learned throughout the SLM program. Candidates organize their portfolio according to the AASL four professional standards, selecting previous class assignments that best represent the standards.

For additional information, please see the Coordinator's web site.