Master of Arts in Education: Library Information Specialist

Roxanne Forgrave, Ed.D., Coordinator

The Master of Arts in Education: Library Information Specialist program is designed for teachers who seek to become school library media specialists. This program naturally and easily incorporates current practices in the dissemination of library information and the uses of media resources. The coursework addresses relevant legal issues relating to library information, including web-based, and operations. Learners are required to successfully pass the Illinois Basic Skills Test/Test of Academic Proficiency (TAP), the Illinois Content Area Test, and the Illinois Assessment of Professional Teaching Test, in addition to completing two practica totaling 100 hours, to satisfy graduation and certification requirements.. A grade point average of 3.0 or better is required to remain in this program. The completion of this degree program leads to a Type 10 Library Information Specialist certification, providing a grade of 'C' or better is earned in every course.

36 hours

Required:

LSCI 600 – Professional and Ethical Issues

601 – Information Technologies/Media Services and Production I

602 – Reference and Information Services

603A – Practicum I

603B – Practicum II

604 – Organization

605 – Administration

606 – Information Technologies/Media Services and Production II

607 – Literature and Resources for Children

608 – Literature and Resources for Young Adults

609 – Curriculum Integration

610 – Communication and Leadership