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Non-Degree Certification Add-on in School Library Media

GCSU offers a program for an add-on in Library Media. Programs for the add-on are tailored for the individual student. Students are encouraged to consider a second master's degree in lieu of this add-on.  Please discuss this option with an advisor.

Prerequisites

  1. Meet minimal Grade Point Average of 2.50

  2. Hold a Master’s degree from an accredited institution and be certified at the Masters level.

Application Process
All application materials should be sent to:

Office of Graduate Admissions
Georgia College & State University
Campus Box 107 • Milledgeville, GA 31061
Toll Free In GA 1-800-342-0471 • (478) 445-6289
E-mail: grad-admit@gcsu.edu

Included in the admissions process are the following:

  1. Submit a University Admissions Form including application fee, if applicable.

  2. Submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended (except GCSU)
  3. Submit proof of certification
  4. Submit verification of immunization

A Typical Program for an Individual who has a Master of Education (M.Ed.) Degree*

EDIT 5202Instructional Technology for Teachers
EDIT 6254Operation of the Library Media Center
EDIT 6256Information Sources and Services in the Media Center
EDIT 6259Technical Processing of Library Media Materials
EDIT 6263Information Technologies in the Media Center
EDIT 6268Selection of Library Media
EDIT 6275Instructional Design
EDIT 6960Library Media Specialist Internship
EDIT Elective

A Typical Program for an Individual who has a Master's Degree in a Field Other Than Education*

EDFS 6120Diversity Issues in Education
EDFS 6135 Foundations of Learning
EDFS 6231 School Improvement Research I
EDFS 6111Exceptional Individuals in Regular Classes (Unless taken as an undergraduate)
EDIT 5202Instructional Technology for Teachers
EDIT 6254Operation of the Library Media Center
EDIT 6256Information Sources and Services in the Media Center
EDIT 6259Technical Processing of Library Media Materials
EDIT 6263Information Technologies in the Media Center
EDIT 6268Selection of Library Media
EDIT 6275Instructional Design
EDIT 6960Library Media Specialist Internship
EDIT Elective or EDEX 6111 (As outlined above)

*These are typical plans and will vary according to the previous coursework of the candidate.

Certification
Candidates for the Non-Degree Certification Add-On in School Library Media must be recommended by the GCSU Certification Officer to the Professional Standards Commission.

For admissions questions:
Ms. Sam Basinger, Graduate Admission Coordinator,
sam.basinger@gcsu.edu
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. J. J. Hayden, Coordinator
jj.hayden@gcsu.edu 
CBX 79, 128 Kilpatrick Hall
Milledgeville, GA 31061
(478) 445-7366;
Phone toll free in Georgia: 1-800-342-0471 x 2515

 
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