Integrated School Library Media and Technology, MA

33 credit hours

The Master of Arts in Integrated School Library Media and Technology prepares currently certified teachers for work as a library/media specialist in K-12 schools.  Course work emphasizes essential library skills and responsibilities, such as curriculum development, library administration, collection management, and collaboration.  Additionally, elective offerings afford students the opportunity to explore advanced library/media topics, educational technology, literacy, leadership, and innovative mindset.

Requirements

Core Curriculum

9 credit hours

EDU 52000Curriculum Analysis and Design

3

EDR 57500Action Research

3

EDT 50900Innovation Mindset

3

or

EDT 51900Leadership in Education

3

Library/Media Curriculum

12 credit hours

EDL 50000Foundations of Librarianship

3

EDL 50500Library Media Administration

3

EDL 52000Developing and Managing Collections

3

EDL 53000Curriculum and the Media Center

3

Other advanced library/media electives may be required depending on certifying state. 

Electives

Minimum 12 credit hours from the following courses:

It is recommended that students take at least one course from each category of electives.

Advanced Library/Media Electives

EDL 51000Organizing Information

3

EDL 51500Library Systems and Information Technologies

3

EDL 52500Reference Sources and Services

3

EDL 53500Children's, Adolescent, and Youth Literature

3

EDL 54500Field and Clinical Experiences

3

Field Experience is strongly recommended for students who intend to seek employment as a Library/Media Specialist. Field Experience is not offered online at this time.

Educational Technology Electives

EDT 50030Multimedia Applications

3

EDT 50040Digital Communication

3

EDT 50060Ethics and Issues in Educational Technology

3

Additional Education Electives

EDT 50900Innovation Mindset

3

EDT 51900Leadership in Education

3

EDU 50305Methods of Teaching Reading, Writing, and Oral Communication

3

EDU 50710Content Literacy for Diverse Learners

3

EDU 53800Character Education

3

EDU 54700Adolescent Literature

3

Duplication of coursework not allowed.