Teaching and Learning - Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Teacher Librarian
Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Teaching and Learning - Teacher Librarian
Phyllis J. Washington College of Education
Degree Specific Credits: 39
Required Cumulative GPA: 3.0
Catalog Year: 2022-23
Notes/Description
All requirements for the degree must be completed within six years, including successful completion of a departmental comprehensive examination.
The Teacher Librarian program is aligned with American Association of School Librarians (AASL) standards for the K-12 library media endorsement.
The LIBM credits are offered online and provide exploration of the diverse skills necessary for successful administration and management of a school library, for supporting district curriculum, teaching information literacy and engaging young readers in the rich universe of literature.
The capstone of the program is a two-credit practicum experience in a school or public library setting in the student’s vicinity, supervised by a working librarian.
Courses are taught by faculty with extensive experience and knowledge of the various roles of Teacher Librarians.
Summary
Core Courses | 18 | |
Directed Courses | 21 | |
Total Hours | 39 |
Core Course
Code | Title | Hours |
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Complete one of the following foundation of education courses: | ||
EDU 502 | Philosophy of Education | 3 |
EDU 504 | History of American Education | 3 |
EDU 510 | Developmental & Learning Sciences | 3 |
Complete all of the following courses: | ||
EDU 501 | Curriculum Design, Implementation, & Evaluation | 3 |
EDU 514 | Education Across Cultures | 3 |
EDU 515 | Computer/Technological Application in Education | 3 |
EDU 518 | Inclusion and Collaboration | 3 |
EDU 520 | Educational Research | 3 |
Total Hours | 18 |
Minimum Required Grade: C
Directed Courses
Code | Title | Hours |
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Complete all of the following courses: | ||
LIBM 461 | Information Literacy | 3 |
LIBM 462 | Youth Lit for Librarians | 3 |
LIBM 464 | Reference Resources | 3 |
LIBM 466 | Libraries & Technology | 3 |
LIBM 467 | Collection Development & Cataloging | 4 |
LIBM 468 | Administration & Assessment of Library Programs | 3 |
LIBM 495 | Practicum | 2 |
Total Hours | 21 |
Minimum Required Grade: C