Library Media

Turn the Page in Your Education Career

Improve student performance, inspire learning and advance in your career with the online M.Ed. in Library Media program at East Central University. Designed for working educators who want to earn a school library media specialist certification, this program helps you develop the skills you need to specialize in your career.

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Because our master’s in library media program is offered fully online, you’ll have the ultimate flexibility you need as a working educator. Attend class and complete coursework whenever it’s right for you and keep your work and personal commitments without quitting your job or rearranging your schedule. 

Topics of Study

Our library media online program features a comprehensive curriculum that covers all aspects of school librarianship, including technology. Key topics include:

• Instructional media
• Children’s and young adult literature
• Multimedia technology
• Research techniques
• Instructional design
• Intellectual property
• Library administration
• Materials selection
• Cataloging and classification
• Literacy
• Reference materials

Additionally, you will be required to complete a 40-hour practicum to gain real-world experience and receive professional guidance from an experienced mentor in the field.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the program, you will be able to meet the following standards set forth by the American Association of School Librarians:

• Demonstrate knowledge of learning styles, stages of human growth and development and cultural influences on learning.
• Assess learner needs and design instruction that reflects educational best practice.
• Support the learning of all students and other members of the learning community, including those with diverse learning styles, physical and intellectual disabilities and needs.
• Base 21st-century skills instruction on student interests and learning needs and link it to the assessment of student achievement.
• Implement principles of effective teaching and learning that contribute to an active, inquiry-based approach to learning.
• Make use of a variety of instructional strategies and assessment tools to design and develop digital-age learning experiences and assessment in partnership with classroom teachers and other educators.
• Document and communicate the impact of collaborative instruction on student achievement.
• Model, share and promote effective principles of teaching and learning as collaborative partners with other educators.
• Acknowledge the importance of participating in curriculum development, engaging in school improvement processes and of offering professional development to other educators as it relates to library and information use.
• Advocate for 21st-century literacy skills to support the learning needs of the school community.
• Collaborate with other teachers to plan and implement AASL standards for the 21st-century learner and state student curriculum standards.
• Employ strategies to integrate multiple literacies with content curriculum.
• Integrate the use of emerging technologies as a means for effective and creative teaching and to support P-12 students’ conceptual understanding, critical thinking and creative processes.

Courses & Requirements

Our online Master of Library Science degree requires a total of 32 credit hours.

Admission Requirements

To be accepted into the M.Ed. in Library Media online program you must meet the following criteria:

• Have a minimum cumulative 2.5 grade-point average for all undergraduate coursework to date; or
• Have a minimum 2.75 GPA for the last 60 credit hours of coursework; or
• Have a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA for at least 9 credit hours of graduate coursework

How to Apply

To apply, you must submit the following materials: 

• Online application
• Transcripts of all completed work (baccalaureate and graduate) from an accredited institution
• Current teaching certificate
• Resumé
• Three references
• A personal statement. Explain your career goals, how an ECU degree will help you accomplish those goals, your interest in the field and any actions you have taken to pursue this interest. You must also describe any skills, attributes or experiences you possess that would aid in your future profession.

Have a question about this program or the admission process? Get connected to one of our knowledgeable enrollment counselors.

Costs & Financial Aid

*Price reflects tuition for Oklahoma residents. Non-resident tuition is $734.80 per credit hour. There is a non-resident tuition waiver available if certain requirements are met. Speak to an enrollment counselor for more information. An additional semester fee of $89 will apply for all students and possible charges for course related fees. Fees and tuition subject to change.

Career Outlook

When you earn a degree as a library media specialist, you gain a credential that allows you to build expertise and advance your career. A couple of possible careers for graduates include:

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