School Library Media: Master of Education (M.Ed.)

Program Description

The school library media programs prepare candidates to meet the requirements for licensure as a school library media specialist (eligible for Georgia S-5 certification). Candidates learn to establish information-rich learning environments to help students become effective creators, critical users and communicators of ideas and information. School media specialists serve to meet both literacy and technology needs for educational clientele, students, teachers, and administrators.

The program is designed around the following core areas: (1) instructional design and integration of information technologies within the curriculum; (2) needs assessment, evaluation, and selection of diverse literature, media and information services; (3) understanding and utilization of existing and emerging information technology; (4) social, ethical, and legal implications of information technology; (5) management of library media program-services and facilities; (6) theories and accepted principles of standard systems of cataloging, process, and classification and (7) research and library applications in the curriculum.

The M.Ed. in school library media prepares P-12 educators with the courses necessary to meet the requirements for licensure as a school library media specialist (eligible for Georgia S-5 certification).

Admission Requirements

• Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 (regular admission) or 2.50 (provisional admission) on all undergraduate work at an accredited United States institution in fulfillment of the requirements for a baccalaureate degree 
• A clear renewable teaching license or documentation of eligibility for certification (approved program completion and applicable licensure exam scores)
• The successful applicant must not have a criminal record or discharge from the armed services that would prevent recommendation for related teacher certifications

Online Options

Most courses are offered online. Practica in school and public libraries are required throughout the program.

Career Opportunities

Upon successful completion of the M.Ed. program, the candidate may apply to upgrade certification to the S-5 level.

Faculty

Requirements for Graduation

Program Requirements

The the M.Ed. degree requirements are located in the academic catalog.

Accreditation

Educator Preparation at Columbus State University is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

The Georgia Professional Standards Commission approves all Columbus State University educator preparation programs that lead to initial certification in teaching, school library media, counseling and educational leadership.

Additional Information

For additional information about the program and admission at CSU, contact Dr. Elizabeth Hipps at (706) 568-5092 or email hipps_elizabeth@columbusstate.edu. You may also read about additional information and policies, such as graduate student classifications, transferring credit, readmission requirements and international students.

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