Library Media Education, M.Ed.

Major Code: 3623

Exclusively Online

The Library Media Education, M.Ed. in Library Media Education meets the requirements set forth by the Oklahoma State Department of Education for standard certification as a School Library Media Specialist for grades PK-12. Upon completion of this specialized program, students will have developed a theoretical, philosophical and practical knowledge base and prescribed competencies upon which to enter the common school, private school, and other institutional job markets in school librarianship.

The major serves a twofold purpose: it enables students to earn an M.Ed. in Library Media Education that includes all the components for Oklahoma School Library Media Specialist Certification; and students already holding an M.Ed. must complete 24 hours of specialized course work for Library Media Specialist certification.

Completion of these degree requirements alone will not satisfy certification requirements for the Standard Library Specialist Certificate. For additional certification information see: Media Specialist Certification Preparation section of this catalog.

Contacts

Graduate Admissions: Carlie Wellington

Email: cwellington@uco.edu

Office: BOX 106, EDU 225

Phone: 405 - 974 - 5105

Coordinator/Advisor: Dr. Tara Dalinger

Email: tdalinger@uco.edu

Office: LIB 130

Phone: 405 - 974 - 5886

Admission Requirements

Submit the following items to:

Jackson College of Graduate Studies

100 N. University Drive, NUC 404

Edmond, OK 73034

• Online application for admission (www.uco.edu/graduate/).

• Official copies of graduate and undergraduate transcripts from each institute attended with all degrees posted. All transcripts must be from accredited institutions. Undergraduate transcripts must show a minimum 3.00 overall GPA or 3.00 GPA in the last 60 hours attempted.*

• Copy of current teaching certificate. (If this is not immediately available, it must be provided prior to completion of the program).

• Students with a native language other than English must submit evidence of English language proficiency. See Admission to Graduate Studies - English Language Proficiency .

*Students falling below these standards may qualify for conditional admission. See Admission to Graduate Studies .

Other Requirements

Plan of Study. Each student must file a plan of study with their graduate program advisor and the Jackson College of Graduate Studies by the end of the first semester of graduate work. The plan must be signed and dated by the student and the graduate program advisor before it can be considered official.

• Academic Standards. Meet the following course work standards:

Overall GPA of 3.00 or higher.
Overall GPA of 3.00 or higher in all Library Media Education classes.
No more than six (6) hours of “C”.

• Entry Interview. Complete initial entry interview with the program coordinator.

• Final Requirements. Apply for graduation through the JCGS by advertised deadline.

Library Media Education, M.Ed.

Contacts

Admission Requirements

Other Requirements

Graduation Requirements

Required Courses: 36 Hours

TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED: 36 HOURS