College of Education - M.A. in School and Public Librarianship
M.A. in School and Public Librarianship - School Library Media Track
The master’s degree program in school library media leads to New Jersey certification as School Library Media Specialist, grades K-12. It is designed for certified teachers in fields other than library science, applicants who have completed a teacher education program with student teaching, and students who are taking the education courses specified in NJAC, Chapter 6A, Title 9 (please see Admissions Requirements). A three-semester hour practicum in library service, a professionally written thesis, and a professional program portfolio are part of the M.A. requirements. The College of Education is NCATE accredited, and the American Association of School Librarians, a division of the American Library Association, recognizes the school library curriculum.
Course Requirements
| Required Courses | 39 S.H. | |
| LIBR 01.506 | Foundations of Librarianship (Fall) | 3 S.H. |
| LIBR 01.505 | Reference Resources and Services I (Spring) | 3 S.H. |
| LIBR 01.502 | Survey of Children’s Literature (Fall, Spring, Summer) | 3 S.H. |
| LIBR 01.503 | Survey of Young Adult Literature (Spring) | 3 S.H. |
| LIBR 01.510 | Library Collections and Resources (Spring) | 3 S.H. |
| LIBR 01.521 | Design and Production of Educational Media (Fall) | 3 S.H. |
| LIBR 01.511 | Organization of Library Resources (Spring) | 3 S.H. |
| LIBR 01.580 | Practicum in Library Services (Fall, Spring)** | 3 S.H. |
| At this point, students may apply for the Associate School Library Media Specialist Certificate. | ||
| LIBR 01.530 | Library Technology (Fall) | 3 S.H. |
| LIBR 01.507 | Managing Library Programs (Spring) | 3 S.H. |
| LIBR 01.516 | School Media Centers for Teaching and Learning (Fall) | |
| LIBR 01.580 | Practicum in Library Services (Fall, Spring)** | |
| LIBR 01.600 | Graduate Thesis in Library Services I | 3 S.H. |
| LIBR 01.601 | Graduate Thesis in Library Services II | 3 S.H. |
| Restricted Electives Select one of the following courses: |
3 S.H. | |
| LDTC 18.503 | 3 S.H. | |
| FNDS 21.530 | 3 S.H. | |
| EDST 24.501 | 3 S.H. | |
| CURR 29.580 | 3 S.H. | |
| READ 30.520 | 3 S.H. | |
| Program Total | 42 S.H. | |
**Students may take Practicum for 2 S.H. credits during their Associate School Library Media Specialist curriculum. Students will then take a further 1 S.H. credit of Practicum to complete the M.A. requirements.
