School Library and Information Technology, M.A.

Overview

A minimum of 39 semester units are required for a Master of Arts in Education with an emphasis in school library and information technology. The Master of Arts coursework builds upon the Teacher Librarian Services Credential coursework by guiding candidates in the development of a written thesis focused on original research related to the school library program.

Admissions Requirements

Official transcripts verifying bachelor's degree
Minimum GPA of 3.0
Statement of intent
Three current reference forms (within one year)
Orientation interview with program director
Letter of explanation for GPA below the minimum of 3.0

Locations Offered

Online

Semester Starts

Candidates may begin the program in the fall or the spring semester. The program can be completed in 3-3.5 years.

Required Courses (39 Units)

LIB 705 - Information Technologies 4 Units
LIB 710 - Instructional Partnerships 3 Units
LIB 715 - Administration of the School Media Center 3 Units
LIB 720 - Selection and Organization of Learning Resources 3 Units
LIB 725 - Information Services 3 Units
LIB 732 - Evaluation and Promotion of Children's Literature 3 Units
LIB 736 - Evaluation and Promotion of Young Adult Literature 3 Units
LIB 740 - Digital Literacy Technologies 3 Units
LIB 792 - Field Studies in School Librarianship I 2 Units
LIB 793 - Field Studies in School Librarianship II 2 Units

Master of Arts Core

ED 779 - Values in School and Society 3 Units
EDRH 794 - Thesis Introduction and Literature Review 3 Units
EDRH 795 - Research Methods in Education 3 Units
EDRH 796 - Thesis Completion 1 unit