School Media

School Library Media Specialist Program

Florida State University offers School Media programs at the

• Masters level for those seeking certifications as a school library media specialist
• Specialist level for those seeking advanced training and additional leadership skills

MLIS Graduates

School Library Media Specialist Certification is pursued as part of an onlineMaster Degree in Library and Information Studies. Students who complete the FSU state-approved program in School Library Media meet all the requirements for PK-12 certification as an Educational Media Specialist in the state of Florida. All School Library Media Specialists must be certified to teach. Students who intend to pursue certification outside the State of Florida should contact their own State Department of Education certification offices for any additional requirements before beginning the FSU program.

The number of hours required for a master degree that includes school library media specialist certification depends on your prior current teaching certification status and place of residence. Two options are available for certified teachers, and two options are available for students without teacher certifications, depending if students are in-state or out-of-state.

• For Florida Students without a Teaching Certificate
• For Out-of-State Students without a Teaching Certificate
• For Florida Students with a Florida Teaching Certificate
• For Out-of-State Students with an Out-of-State Teaching Certificate

School Library Media Internships

Every student in the school library media program must complete an internship. The type of school library media internship will depend on whether the student is a certified teacher. For further information, refer to the School Library Media Internships information below.

• For Students Certified To Teach (3 Credits)
• For Students Seeking Certification (6 Credits)
• Internship Frequently Asked Questions

MLIS Graduates

As noted above, all certification requirements for school library media are incorporated into the master degree for currently enrolled students. There is no program at FSU for holders of the master degree in library and information science to add on coursework in order to achieve certification. Those interested in working as a school library media specialist in Florida schools, who possess a master degree in library and information science, can pursue certification directly with the State of Florida Department of Education.

Project LEAD

Project LEAD is leadership coursework for school media specialists available within the master degree, as a post-master certificate, and as a specialist degree. Project LEAD incorporates tenets from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards in order to facilitate National Board Certification in Library Media. See details at our Project LEAD web site

For general questions concerning school media requirements and certification:

Dr. Nancy Everhart
Director, School Library Media Program
850.644.8122
850.644.6253 (fax)
Nancy.Everhart@cci.fsu.edu

For questions concerning school media internship requirements:

Dr. Linda Swaine
Internship Coordinator, School Library Media Program
850.645.6943
850.644.6253 (fax)
Linda.Swaine@cci.fsu.edu

Last updated: September 15, 2010 by Graduate Student Services
Content Provider: Graduate Student Services