Library Media Studies, Master of Education

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Purpose:

This program allows students to complete a master’s degree while developing the necessary qualifications to meet the Commonwealth of Massachusetts requirements for library media specialist licensure.

Prerequisites:

Candidates without a prior teaching license must take one of the following graduate courses or the equivalent prior to taking LBS courses.

Program Requirements

Required Core Courses (9 Credits)

Courses in Library Science (18 Credits)

Course in Media (choose one, 3 credits)

Course in Children’s Literature (3 credits)

LBS 803 - K-12 Literature Survey

Practicum (3 credits)

LBS 900N - Practicum Experience for the Library Teacher **

Total Credits: 36

Additional Information and Notes

*These courses include pre-practicum field experience

**Candidates for educational licensure must also take and pass the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure prior to the practicum.