Program Overview
It features expert faculty with industry experience and prepares graduates for careers in school libraries, IT specialties, research, and education within the information technology and education sectors. The program includes a portfolio component to demonstrate professional growth and has two primary paths: one for school library media specialists and another for technology implementation in schools.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The program is a specialist degree, a post-master's program designed primarily for librarians, information managers and other professionals already in the field. It is designed to revitalize and update knowledge of computer-based information systems, web design, networking and a host of other specialized information systems.
Teaching:
The program features an expert faculty who combine distinguished academic careers with extensive professional experience.
Careers:
Potential careers include:
- School Librarian
- IT Specialist
- Researcher
- Educator Workplace settings include:
- Education
Other:
The program is a 30-credit-hour program with two primary paths:
- One for those already certified as a school library media specialist who want to become certified as a district-level school media coordinator.
- Another for those who want to learn more about new developments in technology and how to implement them daily in schools. The program also includes a portfolio component that documents learning and professional growth.
