Longwood University
School Library Media Program of Study
From the Longwood University Graduate Catalog, 2009-2010
(http://www.longwood.edu/assets/graduatestudies/GradCatalog0910.pdf):
SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA
The School Library Media degree program is designed for individuals who hold a valid Virginia
Collegiate Professional License or equivalent from another state and who want to earn a Master
of Science in Education with a concentration in School Library Media. Coursework prepares
individuals to meet the varied roles required of a school library media specialist in the 21st
century – the roles of information specialist, instructional partner, teacher, and program
administrator. The concept of the library media specialist as a catalyst for academic achievement
is emphasized, as is the importance of helping our preK-12 students become information literate,
independent, lifelong learners. Collaboration, leadership, and technology are themes, which run
throughout the program. Successful completion of this program meets current eligibility
requirements for the Virginia Post-graduate Professional License with an endorsement as a
school library media specialist in grades PreK-12.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
EDSL 503 Media Selection and Evaluation (3)
EDSL 520 Library Resources for Children (3)
EDSL 530 Library Resources for Young Adults (3)
EDSL 548 Production of Media for Instruction (3)
EDSL 560 Informational Sources and Services (3)
EDSL 561 Technology Applications (3)
EDSL 580 Technical Processing of Materials (3)
EDSL 660 Collaborative Instructional Processes (3)
EDSL 670 Administration of School Library Media Centers (3)
EDSL 690 Clinical Experience in Library Media Services (3)
EDUC 502 Research Design (3)
EDUC 699 Comprehensive Examination (0)
ELECTIVE COURSE (3) Select one course from the following:
EDUC 521 Human Growth and Development (3)
EDSL 595 Special Topics (3)
EDSL 610 Marketing, Public Relations, and Promotion (3)
TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED 36
SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA LICENSURE
The School Library Media licensure program is designed for individuals with a valid Virginia
Collegiate Professional License or equivalent from another state who want to be eligible to add
an endorsement for Library Media PreK-12 without obtaining a Master’s degree. The program
introduces methods of information management and ideas to develop fully collaborative library
media programs in today’s schools. Successful completion of this program meets current
eligibility requirements for an endorsement as a school library media specialist in grades PreK12.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
EDSL 503 Media Selection and Evaluation (3)
EDSL 520 Library Resources for Children (3)
EDSL 530 Library Resources for Young Adults (3)
EDSL 548 Production of Media for Instruction (3)
EDSL 560 Information Sources and Services (3)
EDSL 580 Technical Processing of Materials (3)
EDSL 660 Collaborative Instructional Processes (3)
EDSL 670 Administration of School Library Media Centers (3)
EDSL 690 Clinical Experience in Library Media Services (3)
TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED 27
SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA PREK-12 INITIAL LICENSURE
This School Library Media PreK-12 Initial Licensure program prepares individuals to meet the
varied roles required of a school library media specialist in the 21st century – the roles of
information specialist, instructional partner, teacher, and program administrator. It introduces
methods of information management and ideas to develop fully integrated programs in school
library media centers as well as the education background needed for licensure. It culminates in a
supervised professional semester in a school library/media center and a comprehensive
examination designed to evaluate competency in written expression, ability to reason and skill in
applying theory and research in the program area. Upon successful completion of the program
and passing scores on the Virginia Communication and Literacy Assessment (VCLA), students
meet current eligibility requirements for the Virginia Postgraduate Professional License with an
endorsement in Library Media PreK-12 as well as earn a Master of Science degree from
Longwood University.
For acceptance into the program candidates must submit passing scores on Praxis I, or equivalent
SAT or ACT scores, and prior to enrollment in the Graduate Supervised Experience/Professional
Semester passing scores on the Virginia Communication and Literacy Assessment (VCLA) are
required. An application for the Graduate Supervised Experience/Professional Semester must be
completed and filed with the Office of Professional Services by the required date, October 1 (one
year before the fall professional semester) or March 1 (one year before the spring professional
semester). Please refer to information on the “Graduate Professional Semester” outlined on pages
54-55.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
EDUC 502 Research Design (3)
EDUC 506 Contemporary Social Issues in American Education (3)
EDUC 521 Human Growth and Development (3)
EDUC 530 Teaching Reading in the Content Area (3)
EDUC 550 Classroom & Behavior Management for PreK-12 Teachers (3)
EDUC 699 Comprehensive Examination (0)
EDSL 503 Media Selection and Evaluation (3)
EDSL 520 Library Resources for Children (3)
EDSL 530 Library Resources for Young Adults (3)
EDSL 548 Production of Media for Instruction (3)
EDSL 560 Informational Sources and Services (3)
EDSL 561 Technology Applications (3)
EDSL 580 Technical Processing of Materials (3)
EDSL 660 Collaborative Instructional Processes (3)
EDSL 670 Administration of School Library Media Centers (3)
EDSL 689 Supervised Experience in Library Media Services (6)
TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED 48