• Library
  • Education Specialist
    Library Media    Available Online

    The EdS Library Media program prepares educators for leadership and service as a certified library information and resources professionals in public education. To be admitted to this program, the prospective student must meet all requirements for admission to the School of Graduate Studies and hold valid masters level Library Media certification. Students outside of Alabama should consult with their State’s respective certification agency. For more information, please contact the Julia Tutwiler College of Education.

  • Progam Requirements

    To be admitted to this program, the prospective student must meet all requirements for admission to the School of Graduate Studies and hold valid master's level Library Media certification.

    ED 601, Curriculum Design (3)
    ED 604, Advanced Educational Research (3)
    IL 671, Advanced School Law (3)
    IL 673, Models of Exemplary Leadership in Education (3)
    LM 661, Strategic Planning for Library Media Specialists (3)
    LM 662, Library Automation (3)
    LM 663, Instructional Design (3)
    LM 664, Developmentally Appropriate and Culturally Responsive Library Media Programs (3)
    LM 665, Designing School Library Media Centers (3)
    LM 666, The School Library Media Center and School Reform (3)
    LM 667, Library Leadership and Collaborative Problem Solving (3)

    Total Hours = 33

    *Students who have not previously met the special education requirement must take a general survey course in special education in addition to the above requirements.

    This program is also offered online.