Teaching and Learning M.Ed. - Teacher Librarian Studies
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MASTER OF EDUCATION - TEACHING AND LEARNING; Teacher Librarian Studies CONCENTRATION
- All requirements for the degree must be completed within six years, including successful completion of a departmental comprehensive examination.
- The Teacher Librarian Studies program is aligned with American Association of School Librarians (AASL) standards for the K-12 library media endorsement.
- The Library Media (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.
Course Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| Complete one of the following foundation of education courses: | 3 | |
| Philosophy of Education | ||
| History of American Education | ||
| Developmental & Learning Sciences | ||
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| EDU 501 | Curriculum Design, Implementation, & Evaluation | 3 |
| EDU 514 | Education Across Cultures | 3 |
| EDU 518 | Inclusion and Collaboration | 3 |
| EDU 520 | Educational Research | 3 |
| Directed Courses | ||
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| LIBM 461 | Information Literacy | 3 |
| LIBM 462 | Youth Literature 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 | 36 | |