Library Information Specialist, M.A.Ed.

Roxanne Forgrave, Ed.D., Coordinator

The Master of Arts in Education: Library Information Specialist program is designed for teachers who seek to become school library media specialists. This program naturally and easily incorporates current practices in the dissemination of library information and the uses of media resources. The coursework addresses relevant legal issues relating to library information, including web-based, and operations. Learners are required to successfully pass the Illinois Basic Skills Test/Test of Academic Proficiency (TAP), the Illinois Content Area Test, and the Illinois Assessment of Professional Teaching Test, in addition to completing two practica totaling 100 hours, to satisfy graduation and licensure requirements. A grade point average of 3.0 or better is required to remain in this program. The completion of this degree program leads to Library Information Specialist licensure, providing a grade of ‘C’ or better is earned in every course.

36 hours