The University of West Alabama

Education Specialist
Library Media Non Certification  

The EdS Library Media program prepares educators for leadership and service as a library information and resource professional. This degree does not qualify a student for any teaching certificate in the State of Alabama. Out-of-state students should check carefully the certification requirements of their respective state. To be admitted to this program, the prospective student must meet all requirements for admission to the School of Graduate Studies and hold a valid masters degree with at least 18 hours in Library Media coursework. For more information, please contact the Julia Tutwiler College of Education.

Program Requirements

This degree does not qualify a student for any teaching certificate in the State of Alabama. Out-of-state students should check carefully the certification requirements of their respective state. To be admitted to this program, the prospective student must meet all requirements for admission to the School of Graduate Studies and hold a valid masters degree with at least 18 hours in Library Media coursework.

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

This program is also offered online.