by Zach Miller
Quick Summary
St. Cloud State University offers a 31-49 credit master's program for library media specialists as well as a 30-35 credit certificate program. Rolling admissions enable students to begin in the fall, spring, or summer semester. Scholarships and financial aid are available.
Text courtesy of St. Cloud State University.
The Library Media graduate program will support you as you seek licensure as a school library media specialist, especially if your goal is to work in a public or private school. You will study library and media management, applications of technology for teaching and learning, and instructional development and media productions. You'll gain the skills necessary to develop a library media program by applying theories and practices to the selection and evaluation of materials, reading, listening and viewing guidance, and current technologies. This program is available online. St. Cloud State offers library media specialist credentials at the certificate as well as the master's level. For more information, visit the St. Cloud State University website.
Program Highlights
- Engage in coursework that allows for authentic application and direct connections to your career.
- Coursework covers many topics including but not limited to the administration of media, enhancing the curriculum with technology, children's and YA literature, collection development, and information literacy instruction.
- Perfect for teachers seeking additional licensure.
- Those who do not yet have a teaching license must complete a professional education sequence to be recommended for licensure. Advising available.
- This program is fully online and meets synchronously via Zoom. Courses meet weeknights during the school year and during the day in the summer.
