library media program information
for CURRENT & PROSPECTIVE students
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International Students
An international student is anyone who is not a U.S. citizen, or classified as a permanent resident of the United States. International students who seek admission must hold either a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or a degree equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution. All international students must meet the requirements for unconditional admission; international students are not eligible for conditional admission. Please submit all of the following information to the College of Graduate Studies.
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*Graduate Tuition
In-State Traditional Hours
Out-Of-State Traditional Hours Distance Education Hours |
$349.00 per hour
$698.00 per hour $439.00 per hour |
Program of Study
Master of Science in Education Major: Library Media (P-12)
Core Requirements (4-7 semester hours):
ED 500 Introduction to Graduate Education and Technology (1)
(Discipline-specific section required first semester of enrollment.)
EFD 500 Research in Education (3)
*SPE 500 Survey Course in Special Education (3)
(Students who have not previously satisfied the special education requirement at the undergraduate
or graduate level must take SPE 500.)
Choose one from the following:
EFD 502 Curriculum Development (3)
EFD 531 Philosophy of Education (3)
EFD 532 Social Foundations of Education (3)
EFD 560 Psychological Principles of Learning (3)
EFD 594 Seminar in Contemporary Education (3)
Instructional Technology Courses (3 semester hours):
EIM 504 Current and Emerging Instructional Technologies (3)
Library Media Courses (27 semester hours):
LM 510 Library Media Programs (3)
LM 511 Collection Development (3)
LM 512 Children and Young Adult Literature (3)
LM 513 Management of Media Centers (3)
LM 514 Classification and Cataloging of Media (3)
LM 515 Internship in Media Services (3)
LM 520 Reference Materials (3)
LM 550 Technology in Media Centers (3)
LM 555 Instructional Design (3)
37-40* Graduate Semester Hours Required for this Degree
Notes:
ED 500 Introduction to Graduate Education and Technology (1)
(Discipline-specific section required first semester of enrollment.)
EFD 500 Research in Education (3)
*SPE 500 Survey Course in Special Education (3)
(Students who have not previously satisfied the special education requirement at the undergraduate
or graduate level must take SPE 500.)
Choose one from the following:
EFD 502 Curriculum Development (3)
EFD 531 Philosophy of Education (3)
EFD 532 Social Foundations of Education (3)
EFD 560 Psychological Principles of Learning (3)
EFD 594 Seminar in Contemporary Education (3)
Instructional Technology Courses (3 semester hours):
EIM 504 Current and Emerging Instructional Technologies (3)
Library Media Courses (27 semester hours):
LM 510 Library Media Programs (3)
LM 511 Collection Development (3)
LM 512 Children and Young Adult Literature (3)
LM 513 Management of Media Centers (3)
LM 514 Classification and Cataloging of Media (3)
LM 515 Internship in Media Services (3)
LM 520 Reference Materials (3)
LM 550 Technology in Media Centers (3)
LM 555 Instructional Design (3)
37-40* Graduate Semester Hours Required for this Degree
Notes:
- Admission to this program requires fourth-year (bachelor’s) teacher certification in any area of education.
- Completion of this program leads to eligibility for fifth-year (master’s) teacher certification in library media (P-12).
- Successful completion of the appropriate Praxis II examination is required prior to Internship, LM 515.
- Experience verification from the applicant’s school system or systems showing two years of teaching experience is required prior to graduation from the program.
- Students in this program are required to purchase *College LiveText. College LiveText Education Solutions is a complete development, management, and assessment solution specifically designed for colleges and universities.
Program of Study
Education Specialist: Library Media (P-12)
Core Requirements (18-22 semester hours):
Concentration Requirements (12 semester hours):
30-34 Graduate Semester Hours Required for this Degree
Notes:
- ED 500 - Introduction to Graduate Education and Technology (1)
(Students who did not take ED 500 (discipline specific section) as a master’s student at JSU are required to take the course as part of their Ed.S. program. Required in the first semester of enrollment.) - EFD 552 - Diversity Issues in Education (3)
- EIM 610 - Emerging Technology & Collaborative Tools (3)
- EFD 615 - Leadership (3)
- EFD 620 - Measurement and Evaluation (3)
- EFD 691 - Advanced Research in Education I (3)
- EFD 692 - Advanced Research in Education II (3) (Prerequisite: EFD 691)
(Must be taken in the last semester of enrollment.) - *SPE 500 - Survey Course in Special Education (3)
(*Students who have not previously satisfied the special education requirement at the undergraduate or graduate level must take SPE 500)
Concentration Requirements (12 semester hours):
- LM 612 - Advanced Materials for Children & Young Adults (3)
- EIM 615 - Online Course Design (3)
- EIM 620 - Educational Multi-Media and Video (3)
- EIM 624 - Advanced Digital Photography in Education (3)
30-34 Graduate Semester Hours Required for this Degree
Notes:
- Admission to this program requires fifth year (master’s) certification in Library Media.
- An overall GPA of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale on all course work attempted is required for this program. Courses used toward the master’s degree or fifth-year/master’s certification may not be repeated or counted for the Ed.S. degree. Students in this program are required to purchase College LiveText. College LiveText Education Solutions is a complete development, management, and assessment solution specifically designed for colleges and universities. Additional information on College LiveText can be obtained at *College Livetext's web site.
- The purposes of a Class AA program shall be to prepare educators on the sixth-year level to serve effectively in instructional support positions. Persons who complete Class AA programs shall have acquired knowledge and skills above the level required for completion of a Class A program.
Master of Science: Library Media Program Offerings
LM 510 Library Media Programs - June 4 week
LM 511 Collection Development - Fall
LM 512 Children & Young Adult Literature - Summer 12 Week
LM 513 Management of Media Centers - Fall
LM 514 Classification & Cataloging - Spring
LM 515 Internship - Summer, Fall, and Spring
LM 520 Reference Materials - Spring
LM 550 Technology in Media Centers - May
LM 555 Instructional Design - Spring
LM 511 Collection Development - Fall
LM 512 Children & Young Adult Literature - Summer 12 Week
LM 513 Management of Media Centers - Fall
LM 514 Classification & Cataloging - Spring
LM 515 Internship - Summer, Fall, and Spring
LM 520 Reference Materials - Spring
LM 550 Technology in Media Centers - May
LM 555 Instructional Design - Spring
Education Specialist: Library Media and Ed. Tech Program Offerings
LM 610 Advanced Children & Young Adult Literature - Summer and Fall