Library+Media+and+Technology+Program

=Academic Programs= The Library Media and Technology program offers three different academic program options: Add-on Certification, Master’s Degree, and Educational Specialist Degree. Program information and course requirements are listed below. For the most recent information, please visit the [|Library Media Programs] page of the program website. Course summaries are available on the [|Library Media and Technology Courses] page of this website.

Add-on Certification
The add-on library media certification program is for the professional educator who has A-level certification in a teaching field and who may, upon completion of an approved program of study, receive an additional A-level certification as a library media specialist. A minimum of **21 semester hours** **of coursework** in library media may be required. An **internship** experience totaling **300 clock hours** in K-12 settings under the direction of a certified school library media specialist is required. Passing a comprehensive final examination and passing the Praxis II for library media are also required. Once admitted, the department recommends that the student complete certification within six calendar years.

EDMD 7000/7006* Instructional Design and Development (3) EDMD 7010/7016* Instructional and Information Technologies (3) EDMD 7100/7106* Selection and Use of Media for Youth (3) EDMD 7110 Bibliographic Description, Organization, and Control (3) EDMD 7120/7126* Information Sources, Services, and Instruction (3) EDMD 7130 Administration of Media and Technology Services (3) EDMD 7210/7216* Integration of Technology Into Curriculum (3) EDMD 7920 Internship (3) [300 clock-hour experience] CTRD 6710/6716* Literacy and Inquiry (3) ERMA 7200/7206* Basic Methods of Educational Research (3) EPSY 7400/7406* Educational Psychology and the Practicing Professional (3) EPSY 7420/7426* Learning Theory and Educational Practice (3)
 * __Add-on Certification Course Requirements__**
 * Instructional Support Courses (21 semester hours):**
 * Additional Courses (3 semester hours) from the following:**
 * Additional Courses (3 semester hours) from the following:**

RSED 6000/6006 **Advanced Study of Exceptionalities (3)**
 * Other Professional Education Course may be required:**

RSED 6000/6006 is required if a course in special education was not completed for teacher certification.
 * Courses ending in 6 are offered as distance education courses.**

Master's Degree
The MEd graduate degree program is for professional educators who desire competence as school library media and/or technology specialists. This program may be planned to meet Alabama A or Georgia S-5 library-media certification. A minimum of **30 semester hours of coursework** is required. An **internship** experience totaling **300 clock hours** in K-12 settings under the direction of a certified school library media specialist is required. Passing a comprehensive final examination and passing the Praxis II for Library Media are also required. Once admitted, the student has six calendar years to complete the degree.

EDMD 7000/7006* Instructional Design and Development (3) EDMD 7010/7016* Instructional and Information Technologies (3) EDMD 7100/7106* Selection and Use of Media for Youth (3) EDMD 7110 Bibliographic Description, Organization, and Control (3) EDMD 7120/7126* Information Sources, Services, and Instruction (3) EDMD 7130 Administration of Media and Technology Services (3) EDMD 7210/7216* Integration of Technology into Curriculum (3) EDMD 7920 Internship (3) [300 Clock Hours in K-12 Schools] CTRD 6710/6716* Literacy and Inquiry (3) ERMA 7200/7206* Basic Methods of Educational Research (3) EPSY 7400/7406* Educational Psychology and the Practicing Professional (3) EPSY 7420/7426* Learning Theory and Educational Practice (3) RSED 6000/6006 **Advanced Study of Exceptionalities (3)**
 * __Master’s Degree Course Requirements__**
 * Instructional Support Courses** **(24 semester hours):**
 * Additional Courses (3 semester hours) from the following:**
 * Additional Courses (3 semester hours) from the following:**
 * Other Professional Education Course may be required:**

RSED 6000/6006 is required if a course in special education was not completed for teacher certification.
 * Courses ending in 6 are offered as distance education courses.**

Specialist's Degree
The EdS graduate degree and certification program is for professional educators who desire increased competence in the field of school library media and instructional technology. This program may be planned to meet Alabama AA certification in library media. The AA-level of library media certification is an important step toward career advancement and is intended for school library media specialists and system level media and/or technology coordinators. A minimum of **30 semester hours** is required to complete the program, including a **field project** **(6 semester hours)** and successful completion of a final comprehensive examination. Courses already taken for a master's degree and/or for A-level certification may not be counted for this degree or level of library media certification. Once admitted, the student has six calendar years to complete the degree.

EDMD 7300 Research in Instructional Technology (3) EDMD 7310 Evaluation of Media and Technology Programs (3) EDMD 7320/7326* Advanced Information Sources and Services (3) EDMD 7940/7946* Directed Field Experience (6) EDMD 7970/7976*Special Topics in Instructional Technology (3) EDMD 6000/6006* Instructional Technology for Teaching and Learning (3) EDMD 7010/7016* Instructional and Information Technologies EDMD 7020 Principles of Graphic Design for Instruction EDMD 7200/7206* Computer-Based Instructional Design (3) EDMD 7210/7216* Integration of Technology Into Curriculum (3) EDMD 7220/7226*Video-Based Instructional Design FOUN 7000 Cultural Foundations (3) FOUN 7010 History of American Education (3) FOUN 7040 Philosophy and Educational Research (3) ERMA 7100 Advanced Study of Educational Measurement and Evaluation (3) ERMA 7200/7206*** Basic Methods of Educational Research (3)**
 * __Educational Specialist’s Degree Course Requirements__**
 * Instructional Support Area** **(18 semester hours):**
 * Advisor Approved Electives** **(3 semester hours)** **from the following:**
 * Additional Courses (9 semester hours) from the following:**

Other Professional Education Course may be required:
 * RSED 6000/6006** Advanced Study of Exceptionalities (3)


 * Courses ending in 6 are distance courses.
 * RSED 6000/6006 is required if a course in special education was not completed for teacher certification.**
 * ERMA 7200/7206 is required if not previously completed.

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