Add-On Certification in Educational Technology: Library Media Specialist (for Students who Already Have a Master's Degree)

Students are encouraged to consider a second master’s degree in lieu of this add-on. Please discuss this option with an advisor.

Level Four certification in a teaching field is not required for admission. Upon meeting all certification requirements, an S-5 certificate in Media Specialist may be issued at the conclusion of this program. Students must be recommended by the Certification Officer.

Program of Study

I. Professional Education (12 semester hours)

EDFS 6224	Intro to School Improvement	3
EDFS 6225	Iden Prob:Socio-Cultural Issue	3
EDFS 6226	Models of Inquiry	3
EDFS 6231	Research for School Improvemen	3
EDEX 6111	Exceptional Ind in Reg Classes	3

EDEX 6111: unless taken as an undergraduate

II. Content Field (24 semester hours)

EDIT 5202	Instruct Technol for Teachers	3
EDIT 6254	Operation of the Lib Med Centr	3
EDIT 6256	Info Srcs and Serv in Med Cent	3
EDIT 6259	Tech Proc of Libr Media Materl	3
EDIT 6263	Info Tech in the Media Center	3
EDIT 6268	Selection of Library Media	3
EDIT 6275	Instructional Design	3
EDIT 6960	Internship	1 - 12

For individuals who have a master's degree in a field other than education.

Total Credit Hours: 27-39