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Library Media Specialist

General

Program Title

Library Media Specialist

Degree Designation

MS

Award Type

Masters

Program Level

Graduate

Instruction Mode

Online and On Campus

Program Description

The Library Media graduate program will support students who seek licensure as a school library media specialist especially if the goal is to work in a public or private school. Students will study library and media management, applications of technology for teaching and learning, and instructional development and media productions.

Students will build beyond the basic skills and competencies required for teacher licensure to develop leadership skills and an understanding of current and developing technology to effectively meet today's increasing educational demands. Students gain the skills necessary to develop a library media program by applying theories and practices to the selection and evaluation of materials, reading, listening and viewing guidance, and current technologies.

This program is available online.

Department/Unit(s)

A00011

College/School

College of Education and Learning Design

Status

Active

Admission Requirements

What previous degree and/or experience is required prior to admission to this program?

Bachelors Degree

Required GPA for graduation

3

Minimum Course Grade

B- (2.67)

Minimum Course Grade Applies To

All courses in this program

Number of credits in program

31-49

Requirements

Free Form Requisites

Library Media Specialist

Plan A Credits: 40-49

Plan A Requirements: 31-36 credits: IM 502, IM 504, IM 554, IM 555, IM 612, ED 623, ED 624, ED 625, ED 626, ED 628, ED 684

Plan A Electives: 0-4 credits: IM 521, IM 522, IM 523, IM 545, IM 556, IM 562, IM 586, IM 632, IM 633, IM 639, IM 646, IM 656, ED 684, IM 686, IM 687, ED 551. Courses to be selected in consultation with adviser. 9 credits: IM 608, IM 699.

Plan B Credits: 36-46

Plan B Requirements: 31-36 credits: IM 502, IM 504, IM 554, IM 555, IM 612, ED 623, ED 624, ED 625, ED 626, ED 628, ED 684

Plan B Electives: 0-5 credits: IM 521, IM 522, IM 523, IM 545, IM 556, IM 562, IM 586, IM 632, IM 633, IM 639, IM 646, IM 656, ED 682, IM 686, IM 687, ED 551. Courses to be selected in consultation with adviser. 5 credits: IM 608, IM 697

Plan C Requirements: 31-36 credits: IM 502, IM 504, IM 554, IM 555, IM 612, ED 623, ED 624, ED 625, ED 626, ED 628, ED 684.

Plan C Electives: 0-5 credits: IM 521, IM 522, IM 523, IM 545, IM 556, IM 562, IM 586, IM 632, IM 633, IM 639, IM 646, IM 656, ED 684, IM 686, IM 687, ED 551. Courses to be selected in consultation with adviser. 5 credits: IM 608, IM 696

Program Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Candidates demonstrate the ability to develop and implement an information media program that reflects the vision, mission, and goals of the school.

Outcome

Candidates demonstrate the ability to develop and implement an information media program that is an integral part of the total curriculum.

Outcome

Candidates demonstrate the ability to develop and implement information media program policies and procedures consistent with principles of professional practice and appropriate to the mission and goals of the school and district.

Outcome

Candidates demonstrate the ability to initiate and maintain motivating, technology-current and research-based environments that foster the continued professional growth of the learning community.

Outcome

Candidates demonstrate an understanding of the teaching of information media with the understanding of pedagogy, students, learning, classroom management, and professional development.

Outcome

Candidates apply appropriate research methods and findings in professional practice: the candidates understand, apply, and integrate research into teaching and learning and uses various resources available to inform best practice and add to the professional knowledge base.

Degree Maps or Program Completion Plans

Major Code

1751

Program Code

6833