A graduate degree and certification program for professional educators who desire increased competence in the field of school library media and instructional technology. This program may be planned to meet Alabama AA certification in library media. A minimum of 30 semester hours is required to complete the program, including a field project (6 semester hours) and successful completion of a final comprehensive examination. Courses already taken for a master's degree and/or for A-level certification may not be counted for this degree or level of library media certification. 

The AA-level of library media certification is an important step toward career advancement and is intended for school library media specialists and system level media and/or technology coordinators. Those seeking full admission to the Educational Specialist degree graduate program in library media must have the following:

• A master's degree from an accredited college or university and

• Teacher certification at A-level in library media (or its equivalent)

Complete information for admission to the Auburn University Graduate School and to the Educational Foundations, Leadership, and Technology Department may be found at the following link:

Application

Once admitted, the student has five calendar years to complete the degree.

CLASS AA CHECKLIST For LIBRARY MEDIA

Instructional Support Area  (18 semester hours)

• EDMD 7300 Research in Instructional Technology (3)
• EDMD 7310 Evaluation of Media and Technology Programs (3)
• EDMD 7320 Advanced Information Sources and Services (3)
• EDMD 7940 Directed Field Experience (6)
• EDMD 7970 Special Topics (3) 

Advisor Approved Electives (3 semester hours required):

Additional Courses (9 semester hours)

Other professional Education Courses 

• RSED 7000 Advanced Study of Exceptionalities (3) 

(Required if not previously completed) 

MINIMUM TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED FOR THE DEGREE - - - - - - - - 30 semester hours