Library Media (M.Ed.)

The Master of Education degree in Library Media requires a minimum of 36 semester hours of course work.  Courses must be included in these categories:  professional education, courses in the certification area, and additional program requirements or electives.  This degree program must be completed within six years of the date of the initial coursework listed on the Program of Graduate Study.  Students may require more than the minimum 36 hours in order to qualify for certification in a particular program area.

The M.Ed. in Library media is a blended program which means there are some face-to-face meetings with the rest of the program's being offered on-line.

The T4 certification in a teaching field is not required for admission to the program; however, field work in a school setting may be required for students who do not possess a teaching or administrative certification. This degree is not offered in the cohort model.

Applicants must pass or exempt the GACE Basic Assessment to be admitted to the M.Ed. in Library Media program.

Course Requirements

School Improvement Core and Professional Education
(12-15 Semester Hours)
EDFS 6224  INTRODUCTION TO SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT (3)
EDFS 6225  IDENTIFYING PROBLEMS, SOCIO-CULTURAL ISSUES (3)
EDFS 6226  MODELS OF INQUIRY (3) 
EDFS 6231  SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT RESEARCH (3)
EDEX 6111*  EXCEPTIONAL CHILD IN THE REGULAR CLASSROOM (3)
*Required unless completed at the undergrauate level.
 
Content Field (24 Semester Hours)
EDIT 5202   INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY FOR TEACHERS (3) 
EDIT 6254  OPERATION OF THE LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER (3)
EDIT 6259   TECHNICAL PROCESSING OF LIBRARY MEDIA MATERIALS (3)
EDIT 6256   INFORMATION SOURCES AND SERVICES IN THE MEDIA CENTER (3) 
EDIT 6263  INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES IN THE MEDIA CENTER (3)
EDIT 6268  SELECTION OF LIBRARY MEDIA (3)
EDIT 6275   INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN (3)
EDIT 6960   INTERNSHIP-MEDIA SPECIALIST (3) 
 
Total Semester Hours: 36

Certification
Upon meeting all course and examination requirements of this program, an S-5 certificate in Media Specialist may be issued by the Professional Standards Commission of Georgia.  GCSU recommendation is required.

For admissions questions:
Graduate Admission Coordinator
CBX 70; 220 Kilpatrick Hall
Milledgeville, GA 31061
(478) 445-1383;
Phone toll free in Georgia: 1-800-342-0471 x 1383

For program questions:
Dr. Jane Hinson, Chairperson
jane.hinson@gcsu.edu
CBX 79, 122 Kilpatrick Hall, Room
Milledgeville, GA 31061
(478) 445-1243;
Phone toll free in Georgia: 1-800-342-0471 x 1243

Dr. Chris Greer, Coordinator
chris.greer@gcsu.edu
CBX 79, 139 Kilpatrick Hall
Milledgeville, GA 31061
(478) 445-7367
Phone toll free in Georgia: 800-342-0471 Ext. 7367