College of Education
Master of Arts in School Library Media Specialization
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Dr. Hilary Crew
Hutchinson Hall (J-205B)
(908) 737-3946
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Educational Media Specialization program prepares students to assume the role of the Educational Media Specialist - Media Director who can identify curriculum needs, select media material to meet those needs, catalog and organize a wide selection of media, respond to reference inquiries across the curriculum, teach students study skills related to library usage and utilize computers for accessing information.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
In addition to the University's admission requirements:
- Initial teaching certification (provisional or permanent)
- GRE (Graduate Record Exam) or MAT (Miller Analogies Test) scores
- Departmental interview may be required
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
- 36 credits
- Research based thesis
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
SPECIALIZATION 30 credits
CORE REQUIREMENTS 21 credits
- CS 5801 Learning Theory, Media, Technology and the Curriculum 3
- CS 5802 Organization of Print and Non-print Materials 4
- CS 5803 Reference/Information Services 4
- CS 5804 The Motivation of Reading in the School Library Media Center Independent Study 1
- CS 5807 Organization and Management of School Library/Media Center 3
- CS 5893 Field Experience in a School Media Center 3
- CS 5806 Literature and Media Selection for Children and Youth 3
OR
- CS 5809 Materials and Information for Young Adults 3
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS 9 credits
- CS 5812 Design and Production of Media Materials and Programs 3
- CS 5813 Computer Technology and Media Resources and Services 3
- CS 5815 Emerging Technologies: Worldwide Resources for the Library/Media.Center 3
RESEARCH 6 credits
- CS 5898 Research Seminar in the School Library Media Field I 3
- CS 5899 Research Seminar in the School Library Media Field II 3