The Master of Education in Instructional Technology Library Media Specialist K-12 option prepares candidates to become school librarians. The program focuses on collaboration, leadership, and technology skills required to implement a robust and effective school library media program that serves a diverse learning community. The 30-hour program is completely online and is based on the ALA/AASL/CAEP School Librarian Preparation Standards.
Unconditional Admission
Students are eligible to apply for unconditional admission to the Master of Education degree program in Instructional Technology - Library Media Specialist K-12 if they meet the admission requirements for the Graduate College and hold a valid teaching license.
Conditional Admission
Applicants who fail to satisfy the requirements above may be admitted conditionally by the Library Media Specialist Program Director. Conditional admission may require taking six hours of graduate courses relating to principles and theories of learning, models of teaching, and classroom behavior and management to remove those conditions. Any such courses must be completed with a grade of "B" or better. Students admitted under a conditional status must earn a cumulative 3.0 GPA on the first twelve (12) graduate hours in the program.
Obtaining Licensure
Arkansas candidates seeking licensure must attain the minimum score as established by the Arkansas Department of Education on the School Librarian specialty area section of the Praxis Assessment Series to be considered for Arkansas Library Media Specialist, K-12 licensure.
Out-of-state candidates are welcome to enter and complete the program for a degree; however, it is your responsibility to check with your state’s Department of Education to determine if the license or endorsement requirements are met through the program of study. If you need any documentation not available on the website, email the Library Media Specialist Program Director, Ashley Cooksey, at acooksey@atu.edu.
Students living in states bordering Arkansas receive in-state tuition.
Financial Aid is available for those who qualify. The Arkansas Tech University school
code to use on the FAFSA is 001089.
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