School Library Media Specialist
School Library Media Specialist
Lead the integration of information and technology literacy skills within the classroom.
Through personal attention and hands-on experiences, you’ll gain the skills to support equal access to technology and foster digital literacy.
Build beyond the basic skills to develop leadership skills for the increasing educational needs.
In the school library media specialist license program, you’ll learn the principles of librarianship in general, and service to children and young adults in particular. Developmental psychology of the child, pre-adolescent, and adolescent is woven into the literature courses. The philosophy of education for elementary, middle, and secondary school levels plays an integral role in our curriculum.
Students who do not hold a current MN State teaching license will complete additional course and ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ teaching requirements. Students of all genders are welcome in the program.
Format: Online
Start: Fall, Spring, or Summer
Time to completion: 28 months*
Credits required: 36*
Tuition per credit (2024–2025): $995
Total tuition: $35,820
Rates are subject to change each June 1.
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*Additional credits/time to completion required if the ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ does not hold a current MN teaching license
Scholarship Opportunities
A St. ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ University education is one of the most worthwhile investments you’ll ever make, and we are committed to helping you find ways to make that investment affordable.
SLMS ´ºÓêÖ±²¥s employed by a one of St. Kate's corporate partnerships may be eligible for a 10% tuition reduction.
Graduate ´ºÓêÖ±²¥s may also be eligible for loan and grant programs.
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