College of Education - Curriculum and Instruction (CUAI)

Licensure Options for Interested Candidates:

East Tennessee State University offers two avenues for a candidate to become certified as a School Library Information Specialist in Tennessee:

Initial Licensure:

36-hour master's degree in Education Media and Educational Technology (MEDA) with a concentration in School Library Media (SLIB). This program is for students without a graduate degree in education.

Participants without a current teaching license must pass PRAXIS I test. See PRAXIS Testing Requirements, below.

Add-On Endorsement to Master's Level Teaching License:

26-hour add-on program for students who already hold a Tennessee classroom teaching license and an accredited master's degree (verification of these must be provided). This program is available to eligible candidates who hold a teaching license at or above the master's rank.

Course Requirements:

Initial Licensure:

Educational Media and Educational Technology Master's Degree

School Library Media Concentration:

· EDFN 5010 INTERDISCIPLINARY SEMINAR

· MEDA 5000 HISTORY OF EDUCATIONAL MEDIA AND EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY

· MEDA 5400 INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGY IN TEACHING AND LEARNING

· MEDA 5700 THE INSTRUCTIONAL ROLE OF EDUC. MEDIA AND EDUC. TECHNOLOGY

· MEDA 5950 RESEARCH IN EDUCATIONAL MEDIA AND EDUCATIONAL TECHONOLOGY

· MEDA 5628 CHILDREN'S MATERIALS

· MEDA 5635 BASIC REFERENCE MATERIALS

· MEDA 5637 YOUNG ADULT MATERIALS

· MEDA 5710 SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA PROGRAM DEV & MGT

· MEDA 5720 ORGANIZATION OF LIBRARY MEDIA

· MEDA 5925 PRACTICUM/INTERNSHIP/ENHANCED STUDENT TEACHING

· ONE COURSE ELECTIVE FROM THE FOLLOWING:

MEDA 5640, MEDA 5715, MEDA 5800, MEDA 5850, MEDA 5957

Total Graduate Credit Hours = 36

Add-On Endorsement:

Adding Tennessee School Library Information Specialist PreK-12 (Endorsement Code #473)

to a Master's Level Tennessee Classroom Teaching License

· MEDA 5628 CHILDREN'S MATERIALS

· MEDA 5637 YOUNG ADULT MATERIALS

· MEDA 5635 BASIC REFERENCE MATERIALS

· MEDA 5710 SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA PROGRAM DEV & MGT

· MEDA 5720 ORGANIZATION OF LIBRARY MEDIA

· MEDA 5925 PRACTICUM (OF AT LEAST 200 CLOCK HOURS IN A SCHOOL LIBRARY SETTING)

· MEDA 5400 INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGY IN TEACHING AND LEARNING

· ONE COURSE ELECTIVE FROM THE FOLLOWING:

MEDA 5640, MEDA 5715, MEDA 5800, MEDA 5957, MEDA 5685, MEDA 5850

Total Graduate Credit Hours = 26

Admission Requirements:

(1) Obtain Graduate Admissions and Applications Materials forms in any of the following ways:

- In-person from School of Graduate Studies (309-B Burgin-Dossett Hall)

- Online in printable PDF format via Graduate Studies Website

- Online application (to be submitted online) via Graduate Studies Website

(2) Obtain one official transcript from any college or university where the you have taken courses, except for previous course work at ETSU.

(3) If undergraduate GPA is below 3.0, Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is required. Students who take the GRE must obtain a minimum of 2400 points based on the following formula:

(1) Sum of the GRE aptitude score (V+Q+A)

(2) GPA multiplied by 500, and

(3) The sum of (1) and (2).

Request that GRE scores are sent to ETSU and/or submit score report with application materials.

(4) Compose a personal essay of 150-300 words, detailing your interests in the graduate program at ETSU.

(5) Ask three (3) people to provide references using the Recommendation Letter form found in Graduate Admissions and Applications Materials. References should be former professors, supervisors, or anyone else that can attest to your academic, professional, and interpersonal qualities.

(6) Submit to Graduate Studies:

Completed Graduate Studies Application

Official transcripts from all universities/colleges where you have taken courses (excluding ETSU)

GRE scores (if applicable, and if scores have not already been sent by testing service)

Personal essay

$25 application fee ($35 for international students)

Three (3) recommendation letters *Should be sent directly to Graduate Studies by individuals completing the recommendations. Applicants should maintain contact with these individuals to ensure submission by deadline.

Application deadlines:

When all pertinent materials are received, the office of graduate admissions will review the application and, if university requirements are met, forward the materials to the graduate program for evaluation. Program admission requirements for the specialist degree are defined under the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis in this catalog. The final decision to admit or reject an applicant rests with the university through the Dean of the School of Graduate Studies.

Matriculation:

The coordinator of the program to which the prospective candidate has been admitted serves as the initial advisor. Students who anticipate candidacy for a degree are strongly encouraged to schedule an appointment with their advisor to discuss course sequence. Merely taking a collection of courses is not the same as matriculating within a program leading to a graduate degree.

PRAXIS Testing Requirements:

All individuals seeking library media specialist certification will need to pass the PRAXIS II 10310 (Library Media Specialist) Test with a score of a least 600. It is suggested that the test be taken after completing MEDA 5710 and/or during the last semester. Students usually take this exam during the Practicum.

Individuals seeking Initial Licensure will need to pass the PRAXIS I: Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST) prior to talking the PRAXIS II.

Candidates can visit the Educational Testing Services (ETS) website to apply for PRAXIS exams and to review testing information for PRAXIS I (PPST) and PRAXIS II 10310. Candidates may also read Tennessee PRAXIS Testing Requirements on the ETS website.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's):

How do I get into the program?
Is the GRE required?
What are the undergraduate requirements? Do I have to have a bachelor's degree in education?
What if I already hold a teaching license in Tennessee?
How many hours are required for the practicum, and how can I fit these hours into my schedule?
What PRAXIS tests will I need to take to get certified in School Library Media?
How much will it cost?

How do I get into the program?

Please scroll up or click HERE for Admission Requirements

Is the GRE required?

The GRE is only required if the applicant's undergraduate GPA is less than 3.0. Students who must take GRE must obtain a minimum of 2400 points based on the following formula:

(1) Sum of the GRE aptitude score (V+Q+A)

(2) GPA 500, and

(3) The sum of (1) and (2)

An oral or written interview may be requested by the program chair, in specific cases.

What are the undergraduate requirements? Do I have to have a bachelor's degree in education?

An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is required. If undergraduate GPA is less than 3.0, see GRE instructions, above.

It is not absolutely necessary (although helpful) that you have a degree in education to start the SLM program. If you are interested in the Initial Licensure option, you will need to take extra courses to eliminate proficiencies. If you are interested in the Add-On licensure, the only requirement is that you have a current, valid Tennessee Teaching License and a master's degree in any area. Candidates in the Add-On program may have proficiencies that can be eliminated during the program. If you are not eligible for certification, you may need extra courses to qualify. If you have concerns about the match between your educational background and your aspirations to be a library media specialist, ask a faculty member about this.

I hold a current Tennessee Teaching License. Is there an "add-on" program, by which I can add the Library Media Certification to my existing certification?

Yes. If you have a master's level teaching license in the State of Tennessee, you are eligible to apply for the 26-hour Add-On program. Please see Course Requirements above.

How many hours are required for the practicum, and how can I fit these hours into my schedule?

The Practicum requires 200 hours in a school library under the supervision of a media specialist or supervisor. These hours can be done in a variety of ways – during school hours and/or before and after school hours.

What PRAXIS tests will I need to take to get certified in School Library Media?

Please see PRAXIS Testing Requirements, above.

How much will it cost?

The cost depends on the current tuition rate. All ETSU graduate students are eligible to apply for financial aid in the form of grants, scholarships, loans, tuition scholarships, and graduate assistanceships. Applicants are encouraged to contact the Financial Aid office as soon as possible to obtain more financial aid information. Please visit the Graduate Assistanceship (GA) link on the Graduate Studies homepage to review open GA positions.

If seeking financial aid, applicants should be sure to submit a Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible. Please visit the FAFSA website for further information.

Useful Links:

Faculty Contact Information:

Linda Steele, MLS

School Library Media Graduate Coordinator

417 Warf-Pickel, Box 70684

(423) 439-7851

e-mail:

steelel@etsu.edu

Course Descriptions

Initial Licensure:

Educational Media and Educational Technology Master's Degree

School Library Media Concentration:

EDFN 5010 INTERDISCIPLINARY SEMINAR

(1 credit, may be repeated for a total of 3 credits credit)—This course is required of all M. Ed. candidates in the College of Education. Current topics pertaining to the profession of education will be presented by local, state, regional, and national authorities. Issues that directly impact education such as political, economic, legal, sociological, health, and psychological will be discussed.

MEDA 5000 HISTORY OF EDUCATIONAL MEDIA AND EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY

(3 credits)—A web-based introduction to information science theory and fundamentals of educational technology and computing. The course examines the social, cultural, historical, and political ramifications related to information and to the invention, adoption, and diffusion of technology in education. The impact of technology on information and the ethical treatment of information in a technologically enhanced school environment are examined.

MEDA 5400 INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGY IN TEACHING AND LEARNING

in educational environments. Hands-on experience is provided through the course laboratory. Students plan, implement, and evaluate educational technology for use in education.

MEDA 5700 THE INSTRUCTIONAL ROLE OF EDUCATIONAL MEDIA AND EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY

(3 credits)—Introduction to the skills of teaching as they relate to the school library media setting and to the use of educational technology. Students will learn how to design, develop, and evaluate an appropriate unit of instruction; develop and conduct a needs assessment; identify learning objectives; analyze learner characteristics; employ instructional strategies; and conduct evaluations. Field Experience Required: Ten (10) Hours.

MEDA 5950 RESEARCH IN EDUCATIONAL MEDIA AND EDUCATIONAL TECHONOLOGY

(3 credits)—Introduction to the research process, including problem identification, hypothesis testing, data collection, analysis and interpretation of results. Emphasis on research methods and on critical evaluation of reported research in the fields of school library media and educational technology.

MEDA 5628 CHILDREN'S MATERIALS

(3 credits)—This course deals with the analysis, evaluation, and use of library media for children. It strives to relate these media to the needs and interests of children as well as to the school curriculum. (variable)

MEDA 5635 BASIC REFERENCE MATERIALS

(3 credits)—This course provides an introduction to the basic types of reference sources, their evaluation, and use. (variable)

MEDA 5637 YOUNG ADULT MATERIALS

(3 credits)—This course will survey a wide variety of young adult literature in many formats. Students will preview materials for educational, informational, and literary use by young adults. Course will also cover literary genres, award-winning literature, popular authors, critical selection and analysis, and knowledge of age-level developmental stages. Emphasis on the application in the school library media setting.

MEDA 5710 SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA PROGRAM DEV & MGT

(3 credits)—Prerequisite: MEDA 5720. Roles, functions, and organization of school library media programs: administrative aspects, professional responsibilities, systematic program planning and evaluation, building instructional team partnerships with teachers and others, and integration of the library program into the curriculum. Management of operational aspects of school library media centers, including program development facilities, budget, personnel, materials, and equipment. Field Experience Required: Ten (10) Hours.

MEDA 5720 ORGANIZATION OF LIBRARY MEDIA

(3 credits)—An introduction to descriptive cataloging, classification, and subject analysis. Cataloging and processing book and non-book materials using integrated library system software. Emphasis will be on the organization of information in a school library environment. Classes will be a combination of lecture and in-class exercises.

MEDA 5925 PRACTICUM/INTERNSHIP/ENHANCED STUDENT TEACHING

(5 credits)—Prerequisite: MEDA 5910. The culminating experience for the School Library Media Concentration. The practicum experience involves student participation in a professional field work setting under the supervision of a designated on-site supervisor and the university practicum director. Students will complete a practicum of at least 200 hours, a full-year internship, or an

enhanced student teaching semester, depending upon their needs for state licensure. The practicum is built on the standards set forth in Information Power: Building Partnerships for Learning (AASL/AECT, 1998) in four critical content areas: (1) Use of Information and Ideas, (2) Teaching and Learning, (3) Collaboration and Leadership, and (4) Program Administration.

ONE COURSE ELECTIVE FROM THE FOLLOWING:

MEDA 5640 MULTICULTURAL MATERIALS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS

(3 credits)— An introduction to the area of cross-cultural literature through the examination of cultural pluralism and prejudice as manifested in literature and media for youth. This course will survey a wide variety of children and young adult literature in many formats. Criteria for the evaluation of multicultural content and ways to introduce multicultural media into library programs will be explored.

MEDA 5715 INSTRUCTIONAL ROLE OF THE SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST

(3 credits)—Prerequisite(s): MEDA 5000. Exploration of the instructional role of the school library media specialist in teaching and learning. Examines relationship of learning theories, curriculum design, and information literacy standards. Field Experience Required: Ten (10) hours.

MEDA 5800 INFORMATION NETWORKS - RESOURCE SHARING

(3 credits)— Identification and evaluation of information networks in libraries and other educational settings. Focuses on the nature of networks including hardware and software applications. Field Experience Required: Five (5) Hours.

MEDA 5850 ORGANIZING AND MANAGING CONTENT ON THE INTERNET

(3 credits)—Integration, organization, and management of information content as it related to the design of Web pages. Basic ftp, server, and HTML commands and functions, as well as popular authoring programs, will be utilized to design, develop, and organize projects.

MEDA 5957 TOPICS IN MEDIA SERVICES

(1-6 credits)—Prerequisite(s):Dependent on subject matter. Selected topics of current interest in media services. Offered upon sufficient demand for specific subject matter. May be repeated for different topics. Consultation with the instructor is recommended before enrollment. (variable)

Add-On Endorsement:

Adding Tennessee School Library Information Specialist PreK-12 (Endorsement Code #473)

to a Master's Level Tennessee Classroom Teaching License

MEDA 5628 CHILDREN'S MATERIALS

MEDA 5637 YOUNG ADULT MATERIALS

MEDA 5635 BASIC REFERENCE MATERIALS

(3 credits)—This course provides an introduction to the basic types of reference sources, their evaluation, and use. (variable)

MEDA 5710 SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA PROGRAM DEV & MGT

MEDA 5720 ORGANIZATION OF LIBRARY MEDIA

MEDA 5925 PRACTICUM (OF AT LEAST 200 CLOCK HOURS IN A SCHOOL LIBRARY SETTING)

MEDA 5400 INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGY IN TEACHING AND LEARNING

(3 credits)—Foundations of instructional technology appropriate to educational applications, including computers, other related media, and instructional design. Stresses knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to implement and manage technology in educational environments. Hands-on experience is provided through the course laboratory. Students plan, implement, and evaluate educational

technology for use in education.

ONE COURSE ELECTIVE FROM THE FOLLOWING:

MEDA 5640 MULTICULTURAL MATERIALS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS

MEDA 5715 INSTRUCTIONAL ROLE OF THE SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST

MEDA 5800 INFORMATION NETWORKS - RESOURCE SHARING

MEDA 5957 TOPICS IN MEDIA SERVICES

MEDA 5685 ONLINE INFORMATION SERVICES

(3 credits)—This course offers an examination, analysis, and comparison of various online databases. Administrative and other related issues will be addressed. Extensive online searching will be required.

MEDA 5850 ORGANIZING AND MANAGING CONTENT ON THE INTERNET