2014-2015
University of South Alabama – College of Education
Educational Media
CLASS A CERTIFICATE – LIBRARY MEDIA P-12
(Certification Without an Additional Masters Degree)
Student Name _______________________________ _______
Jag Number ____________________________________
Advisor ___________________________________________
Date Admitted to Program ________________________
MINIMUM GRADUATE HOURS REQUIRED: 30
A minimum grade of “B” is required in each of the EDM core courses and a satisfactory performance in each of the internship
experiences.
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Hours
Semester
Grade
Microcomputing Systems in Education
Curriculum Media for Children
Curriculum Media for Young Adults
Information Literacy
Media Center Management
Library Media Programs
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3
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Only two, of the following one hour internships, are allowed in a
single semester:
EDM 595
Internship A (Prerequisite: EDM 581)
EDM 595
Internship B (Prerequisite: EDM 580)
EDM 595
Internship C (Prerequisite: EDM 583)
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Educational Media Core (21 Hours)
EDM 510
EDM 533
EDM 552
EDM 580
EDM 581
EDM 583
II.
Research and Evaluation (3 Hours)
IDE 510
II.
Educational Research and Evaluation (REQUIRED)
Instructional Support (6 Hours)
*If a survey course in Special Education was previously taken at the undergraduate or graduate level, in lieu of SPE 500,
one of the other 3 courses may be taken:
*SPE 500
Nature and Needs of Exceptional Children and Youth
(REQUIRED IF NOT TAKEN PREVIOUSLY)
EDF 515
Multicultural Education
EPY 502
Psychological Principles of Learning
Advisor Approved Elective:
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OR
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OR
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Upon advisor recommendation, a limited number of courses taken as part of another master’s degree may be used for students seeking certification
only and do not intend to seek a second master’s degree.
Praxis II test requirements are subject to change as dictated by the ALSDE. Prior to registering for any Praxis II exam, please verify current
requirements by going directly to the ALABAMA portion of the Praxis II website at http://ets.org/praxis/al.
You will be required to accumulate a total of 300 contact hours during the three internships: A, B, and C (100 hours in each). Of the 300 total hours,
150 must be accumulated in a P-12 school library media center. Although it is preferred that you accumulate all internship hours in a P-12 school
library media center, other settings may be approved, such as a public or university library. Internship A MUST be conducted in a school library media
center. Of the 300 total hours, at least 100 must be accumulated at the elementary level (K-6) and at least 100 at the secondary level (7-12); the
remaining 100 may be at the level(s) of your choice. Although it is your responsibility to initiate the internship experiences (determine the internship
sites and seek preliminary approval from the school administrators), the professors will work with you to schedule the internship experiences as
conveniently as possible. The supervising library media specialist must be certified, currently employed as a media specialist and have at least three
years successful years as a media specialist.
Revised 01/28/14
Master of Education Traditional Class A Instructional Support: Admission
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Sufficient courses in the major area to qualify for graduate study in the involved discipline.
An appropriate advanced degree may be used in lieu of other requirements for Regular Standing.
A completed application for admission to the Graduate School.
Official test scores must be sent by the agency to Office of the Registrar. All Master of Education programs require the GRE
including the Analytical writing section except Health, Physical Education, Non Certification Educational Leadership and
Counseling. Health, Physical Education, Non Certification Educational Leadership and Counseling will accept the GRE or MAT.
The traditional masters programs for Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education may accept a passing score on the
appropriate Praxis II exam. Some fully online programs may accept the National Higher Education Entrance Exam for China
(GAOKAO) for international students (Chinese) completing the fully online program.
Official transcripts from all institutions attended.
A copy of a valid Alabama Teaching Certificate in the appropriate teaching field or instructional support area if entering a
certification program.
Submission of resume with chronology of professional employment.
Two letters of recommendation, preferably from outside the academic department, attesting to the prospective student's
scholarship and/or professional abilities.
Two page narrative on the prospective student's career goals and purpose for graduate study.
For programs requiring proof of teaching experience }(e.g., Instructional Leadership (3 years), Reading Specialist (2 years),
Library Media (2 years) and Counseling (2 years)} a Supplemental Experience Form is required as proof of the teaching
experience.
See departments for any other or more specific requirements.
Keep a copy of this program checklist and maintain it. You must complete all program requirements for graduation and teacher
certification. Course substitutions are not permitted. Also, note course prerequisites and follow them. You will be withdrawn from a
course if you do not meet the stated prerequisites.
Content courses (Teaching field and Instructional Support) must be consistent with your area of certification. Your advisor must
approve your choices for this requirement.
You must take a comprehensive end-of-program examination during the semester in which you complete your degree requirements.
Application forms can be obtained from Student Services, UCOM 3020, HPE 1016 or online at
http://www.southalabama.edu/coe/forms/compsapp.pdf . Watch for posted deadlines for each semester.
http://www.southalabama.edu/coe/forms/deadlinetstdates.pdf
Graduation deadlines are posted on bulletin boards in UCOM hallways and are listed in class schedules and the University Bulletin.
Application forms are available in the Office of the Registrar. http://www.southalabama.edu/registrar/gradmenu.htm .
Class ‘A’ teaching/instructional support certificate applications are available in the Student Services Office, UCOM 3020, Confer with
your assigned advisor when you have questions concerning your program. Remember that advisors give advice; they are not
responsible for your program.
4-15-2014