Graduate Catalog 2024-2025

Library Media Certification (Online)

The non-degree certification in Library Media requires a minimum of 24 semester hours of course work. Courses in the certification area must be included in the program of study. Students in the add-on certification program must hold T4 certification in a teaching field.

Admission Requirements

  1. Graduate Admissions Application Form
  2. Two professional recommendations (pdf)
  3. Official copies of all transcripts. Applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution to be eligible for admission into a graduate program at Georgia College.
  4. Minimal GPA of 2.5

Certification

Upon meeting all course and examination requirements of this program, an S-5 certificate in Media Specialist may be issued by the Professional Standards Commission of Georgia.  Georgia College recommendation is required.

Contact Information

Ms. Shanda Brand, Graduate Admissions Advisor
Shanda.brand@gcsu.edu
CBX 70, 220 Kilpatrick Hall
Milledgeville, GA 31061
478-445-1383
Phone toll free in Georgia: 1-800-342-0471 x1383

Dr. Diane Gregg, Program Coordinator
diane.gregg@gcsu.edu
CBX 79, 137 Kilpatrick Hall
Milledgeville, GA 31061
478-445-1505
Phone toll free in Georgia: 1-800-342-0471 x1505

Program of Study

Required Courses

EDIT 5202Technology for Teachers

3

EDIT 6254Operation of the Lib Med Centr

3

EDIT 6256Info Srcs and Serv in Med Cent

3

EDIT 6263Info Tech in the Media Center

3

EDIT 6268Selection of Library Media

3

EDIT 6275Instructional Design

3

EDIT 6960Internship/Capstone: Lib Media

3

and

EDIT 6262Young Adult Lit/Media Center

3

or

EDIT 6264Children's Lit in Media Center

3

or

EDIT 6598Special Topics

3

Notes:
EDIT 6960 allowed for 3 semester hours
EDIT 6598 is a Special Topics course.  Only topic title "Diverse Literature in Today's Schools" is approved as content field course.

Additional Requirements:  Successful completion of GACE 101 and 102 exams and department Exit Interview.

Total Credit Hours: 24