Library Science K-12 Candidates will be able to:
- Obtain PA Department of Education PreK-12 Library Science certification
- Perform instructional collaboration with school staff that integrate curricula content with access to and use of resources in varied formats
- Exhibit familiarity with information technologies utilized in management, administration, and instructional programs in the school library and media center
- Select appropriate library media center resources and collections as well as effectively manage the library media center
- Promote Information Literacy through the use of technology and program services across the K-12 setting
- Plan and prepare Pre K-12 library instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, students, the community and Pennsylvania Academic Standards which promote problem analysis, creativity, and decision-making skills
- Use new techniques to monitor students’ understanding and awareness of library services and resources through a variety of means, and to provide feedback to students to assist learning, adjust instructional strategies and improve library services
- Participate successfully in field internship that will meet PA required guidelines for PreK-12 library science certification
- Abide by the integrity, ethical behavior, and professional conduct as stated in Pennsylvania’s Code of Professional Practice and Conduct for Educators; and local, state, and federal laws and regulations
Instructional Technology Specialist Candidates will be able to:
- Obtain PA Department of Education K-12 Instructional Technology Specialist add-on certification
- Identify, select, install, and maintain a technology infrastructure and hardware and software applications for school administration and instruction
- Integrate technology into curricular planning and instructional design
- Manage and administer K-12 technology programs and services at the building, district, and regional levels
- Research, problem-solve, and investigate product development of technological applications
- Plan, prepare, and deliver technology-related in-service programs and instruction in collaboration with other professionals at a variety of instructional levels that utilize technology in problem solving
- Develop leadership techniques for working with all levels of the educational community and manage and administer instructional technology programs at the building and district levels
- Participate successfully in a field practicum that will meet PA required guidelines for K-12 ITS certification
- Abide by the integrity, ethical behavior, and professional conduct as stated in Pennsylvania’s Code of Professional Practice and Conduct for Educators; and local, state, and federal laws and regulations
Master of Science Degree Education Media and Technology: Library Science K-12 Certification (36 credits):
GCEM 603 Introduction to Multimodal Research and Information Literacy - 3 credits
GCEM 613 Electronic Library Automation and Cataloging - 3 credits
GCEM 623 Creative Programs for Children and Young Adults - 3 credits
GCEM 633 Advanced Studies in Children's Literature - 3 credits
GCEM 643 School Library Administration and Management - 3 credits
GCEM 653 Internship in the School Library - 3 credits
GCEM 663 Literature and Reading for Young Adults - 3 credits
GCEM 673 Management of Information Systems - 3 credits
GCED 605 Statistics and Research Design - 3 credits
GCED 625 Instructional Technology - 3 credits
GCED 635 Instructional Methodology - 3 credits
One elective - 3 credits
Master of Science in Educational Media and Technology: Instructional Technology Specialist K-12 (36 credits):
GCEM 603 Introduction to Multimodal Research and Information Literacy - 3 credits
GCEM 623 Creative Programs for Children and Young Adults - 3 credits
GCEM 673 Management of Information Systems - 3 credits
GCEM 683 Advanced Instructional Design for Online Education - 3 credits
GCEM 693 Practicum in Instructional Technology - 3 credits
GCSE 657 Technological Applications for Differentiated Instruction - 3 credits
GCED 605 Statistics and Research Design - 3 credits
GCED 625 Instructional Technology - 3 credits
GCED 635 Instructional Methodology - 3 credits
GCED 615 Curriculum and Systems Design - 3 credits
GCED 665/670 Creative Message Design and Motivation or Visual Thinking and Learning - 3 credits
One elective - 3 credits
Course Descriptions
Course Format
Most courses in the Graduate Programs in Education are offered in accelerated 7-week sessions offered one night per week between the hours of 6 and 10PM and one Saturday per course. Each full semester has two accelerated 7-week sessions. Some courses in the Special Education and Environmental Education Programs run the full semester. There are some Graduate Education courses offered during the summer session that meet during alternate times.
Regular
Admission
- Possess an earned Bachelor’s degree
from an accredited institution.
Official transcripts must be submitted from each institution
attended to the Office of Graduate & Continuing Education.
- Have a minimum overall grade point
average of 3.0. For a GPA lower than 3.0, applicants will be reviewed for
provisional acceptance.
- Send three recommendations to the
Office of Graduate & Continuing Education.
- Personal statement explaining your
desire to obtain a graduate degree.
- Completed Application for Graduate Admission in Education.
Provisional
Acceptance
If a student
does not meet the above requirements for regular admission to the graduate
programs in education, consideration will be given for acceptance on a
provisional basis. The student will be
required to maintain a 3.75 GPA over the course of completing three graduate
classes. If the student is able to
maintain a 3.75 grade point average he/she will be reviewed for regular
admission. A student within this status will not be allowed to take more than 9
credits of graduate coursework. If the
student is not able to maintain a 3.75 GPA after completing 9 credits of
graduate coursework, regular admission will be denied. The provisional acceptance will still allow a
student to qualify for financial aid if needed.
Graduate
Non-Degree Status
If a student
does not want acceptance to a graduate program but would like to register for
graduate classes the student may apply as a graduate non-degree seeking
student. This allows the student to
register for up to 9 graduate credits without applying or being accepted to a
program. In order to register under this
status a student must complete the graduate non-degree application and submit
official transcripts to the Office of Graduate & Continuing Education. Once this information is received the student
will be contacted regarding registration for classes. A student within this
status is not eligible for financial aid.
**The Graduate
Non-Degree Status also serves the student who decides to apply to a program
right before the semester begins without ample time to complete the
application. The student can begin
taking classes as a Graduate Non-Degree student while completing the
application for admission.**