Library Media Add-On Certification

Georgia College & State University offers a program for an add-on in Library Media. Programs for the add-on are tailored for the individual student. Students are encouraged to consider a second master's degree in lieu of this add-on. Please discuss this option with an advisor.

Admission Requirements

  • Hold a Master's degree from an accredited institution and be certified in an education field and at the Masters level.
  • Meet minimal Grade Point Average of 2.75
  • Submit a University Admissions Form including application fee, if applicable.
  • Two professional letters of recommendation.
  • Transcripts from all institutions 
  • Resume

 

Typical Programs

A Typical Program for an Individual who has a Master of Education (M.Ed.) Degree*

  • EDIT 5202  Instructional Technology for Teachers
  • EDIT 6254  Operation of the Library Media Center
  • EDIT 6256  Information Sources and Services in the Media Center
  • EDIT 6263  Information Technologies in the Media Center
  • EDIT 6268  Selection of Library Media
  • EDIT 6275  Instructional Design
  • EDIT 6960  Library Media Specialist Internship
  • EDIT Elective- one of the three literature courses offered

*These are typical plans and will vary according to the previous coursework of the candidate.

Certification

Candidates for the Non-Degree Certification Add-On in School Library Media must be recommended by the GCSU Certification Officer to the Professional Standards Commission.

Certification Requirements

Contact

Library Media Add-On Certification

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Natalie Toomey

Dr. Natalie Toomey

Program Coordinator
101A Kilpatrick Hall
478-445-8615
Education

EdD, Duquesne University; MA, Simpson University; BA, Hiram College

Research

Learner-Computer Interactions, Multimedia Resource Use and Learning Outcomes, Motivation in Knowledge Sharing

Professional Service

Curriculum Committee (COE), Excellence in Service Committee (PLI), Visiting Scholar Review Committee

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Shanda Brand headshot

Ms. Shanda Brand

Director of Graduate Programs
217A Kilpatrick Hall
478-445-1383