School Library Media Specialist

M.A. -- School Library Media Specialist

The School Library Media Specialist (SLMS) program prepares K-12 school library media specialists to be certified by the state of New Jersey. We are the first NJ University approved by the state to offer a three-track program – one track for certified teachers, a second for students without teacher certification, and a third for professional librarians - that leads to full licensure as a school library media specialist.

The SLMS program provides courses that fulfill the NJ State certification requirements with the technology orientation sought by many school districts today. Graduates are fully certified to administer K through 12 school library media centers. Our program includes the most current courses and technologies in the field to prepare candidates to become school library media specialists who are technology leaders.

Programs are offered at the master’s level. The program contains three tracks – track one for candidates with a standard NJ instructional certificate, track two for candidates without a standard NJ instructional certificate and track three for professional librarians who desire to be certified as school library media specialists. Tracks two and three blend courses from the College’s approved post-baccalaureate program for obtaining a Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced standing (CEAS) and required courses from our School Library Media Specialist program.

School Library Media Specialist

Course of Study

36 Credits

For Candidates with a Standard NJ Instructional Certificate

Track 1 36 credits

Foundations Courses (Required) 6 credits

EDST 6344 Sem: Social, Ethical, & Legal Issues in Computing

EDST XXXX One Psychology Course

Concentration Courses (Required) 21 credits

EDST 6216 Electronic Research Technologies (first semester)

EDST 6301 Literature for Children and Young Adults

EDST 6304 Production of Instructional Resources I*

EDST 6307 Integrating Curriculum & Technology *

EDST 6308 Org. and Admin. Ed. Media & Tech Programs

EDST 6310 Practicum in Ed. Media Services (150 Hours)

EDST 6315 Technical Processes for Ed. Media Resources

* Do not take during the same semester as EDST6306

Production Courses - Select Two** 6 credits

EDST 6206 Software Evaluation

EDST 6210 Microcomputing I

EDST 6214 Web Page Technologies

EDST 6305 Production of Institutional Resources II

**Other courses may be taken with advisor’s permission

Capstone Course 3 Credits

EDST 6306 Instructional Design ***

***This must be taken during your last semester.

Total required credits 36 credits

School Library Media Specialist

Course of Study

36 Credits

For SLMS Candidates WITHOUT a Standard NJ Instructional Certificate

Track 2 36 credits

Education Courses (Required) 9 credits

EDST 6421 Becoming a Teacher I

EDST 6423 Teaching and Learning I

EDST 6424 Teaching and Learning II

Foundations Course 3 credits

EDST 6344 Sem: Social, Ethical, Legal Issues in Computing

Concentration Courses (Required) 21 credits

EDST 6216 Electronic Research Technologies

EDST 6301 Literature for Children and Young Adults

EDST 6304 Production of Instructional Resources I

EDST 6307 Integrating Curriculum & Technology

EDST 6308 Org. and Admin. Ed. Media Tech Programs

EDST 6310 Practicum in Ed. Media Services (One semester)

EDST 6315 Technical Processes for Ed. Media Resources

Capstone Course (Required) 3 credits

EDST 6306 Instructional Design (Final Semester)

Do you have an MLS or a master’s degree from a library school?

Are you thinking about becoming a certified School Library Media Specialist?

Applicants with an MLS or a master’s degree in library science will have their transcripts evaluated. A personal plan for acquiring the SLMS licensure will be designed for you based on your previous course work. Students must take at least 15 credits at Seton Hall to receive the state licensure. You will only take those courses that you have not taken in another program.

School Library Media Specialist Certification Requirements for Professional Librarians WITHOUT a Standard Instructional Certificate

Track 3

Course of Study - Minimum 15 Credits to be taken at SHU to receive NJ License through SHU

Education Courses (Required) 9 credits

EDST 6421 Becoming a Teacher I

EDST 6423 Teaching and Learning I

EDST 6424 Teaching and Learning II

Concentration – Number of credits required determined by courses transferred from MLS or MA Library Program. All topics below must be covered for NJ certification

EDST 6216 Electronic Research Technologies

EDST 6301 Literature for Children and Young Adults

EDST 6304 Production of Instructional Resources I

EDST 6307 Integrating Curriculum & Technology

EDST 6308 Org. and Admin. Ed. Media Tech Programs

EDST 6310 Practicum in Ed. Media Services (One semester)

EDST 6315 Technical Processes for Ed. Media Resources

Associate School Library Media Specialist

Candidates in the SLMS program may apply for an associate SLMS (ASLMS) certificate after they have completed the appropriate sequence listed below. ASLMS’s are eligible for full employment as school library media specialists while they complete their MA degree.

The ASLMS program contains two tracks – 18 credits for candidates with a standard NJ instructional certificate and 27 credits for candidates without a standard NJ instructional certificate. Track one utilizes courses from our SLMS program. Track two blends courses (9 credits) from our state approved Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (CEAS) program with required courses from our SLMS program (18 credits).

ASLMS Candidates with a Standard New Jersey Instructional Certificate

Course of Study - 18 Credits

Track 1

Concentration Courses (Required) 18 credits

EDST 6216 Electronic Research Technologies

EDST 6301 Literature for Children and Young Adults

EDST 6304 Production of Instructional Resources I

EDST 6307 Integrating Curriculum & Technology

EDST 6308 Org. and Admin. Ed Media Tech Programs

EDST 6310 Practicum in Ed. Media Services (150 Hours)

Total required credits 18 credits

ASLMS Candidates WITHOUT a Standard New Jersey Instructional Certificate

Course of Study - 27 Credits

Track 2

Education Courses (Required) 9 credits

EDST 6421 Becoming a Teacher I

EDST 6423 Teaching and Learning I

EDST 6424 Teaching and Learning II

Concentration Courses (Required) 18 credits

EDST 6216 Electronic Research Technologies

EDST 6301 Literature for Children and Young Adults

EDST 6304 Production of Instructional Resources I

EDST 6307 Integrating Curriculum & Technology

EDST 6308 Org. and Admin. Ed. Media Tech Programs

EDST 6310 Practicum in Ed. Media Services (One semester)

Total required credits 27 credits

Employment Prospects

Our candidates are in great demand. Every candidate in our SLMS program seeking a position has been hired as a full-time SLMS – most before completing the program and receiving full certification. We are contacted regularly by school districts seeking to hire our candidates. The Graduate Studies Program is service-oriented and includes more technology integration training than traditional programs. Schools seek our candidates for this reason. Their overall performance is highly rated by employers.