Candidates interested in becoming a Library Media Specialist must hold a current, valid teaching license. To become endorsed as a Library Media Specialist in Kansas, candidates must complete the 6 endorsement courses listed below (18 graduate credit hours), and either already hold a Master's degree, or complete the additional requirements listed below to earn a Master of Science in Library Media Specialist degree (additional 18 graduate credit hours for a total of 36). If a candidate does not already hold a Master's degree, then they must apply to the Graduate school as degree-seeking.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Library Media Specialist Endorsement Courses
LIBR 852	Collection Development and Management 1, 2	3
LIBR 853	Organization and Access of School Library Materials 3	3
LIBR 857	School Library Media Administration 1, 2	3
LIBR 859	Library Media Supervised Practice (Practicum) 2	3
MIT 805	Instructional Technology Theory and Practice 4	3
Select one course from the following:		3
AEP 866	Fostering Engagement in Today's Learners 4
READ 861	Advanced Lit for Children and Young Adults (PreK-12) 5
READ 884	Literacy Development 6
Total Hours		18

¹

Required courses to take prior to LIBR 859 Library Media Supervised Practice (Practicum).

²

Offered online in Fall and Spring.

³

Offered online in Summer.

⁴

Offered online in Fall, Spring and Summer.

⁵

Offered online in Fall and Summer.

⁶

Offered online in Spring and Summer.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Additional Courses for the MSE in Library Media Specialist
AEP 800	Innovative Technology Integration 1	3
AEP 803	Educational Research 1	3
AEP 855	Educational Leadership 1	3
AEP 858	Data Analysis and Assessment 1	3
AEP 867	Instructional Design and Assessment 1	3
AEP 880	Cultural Diversity 1	3
Masters Degree Comprehensive Examination/Assessment
Total Hours		18

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Offered online in Fall, Spring, and Summer.

Total credit hours required to earn MSE with Library Media Specialist Endorsement: 36 

Graduate School Graduation Requirements

All Graduate degrees¹ require:

• Maintain a C or higher in all coursework.
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. (Refer to program)
• A minimum of 30-75 hours of Graduate course work. (Refer to program)
• Comprehensive Examination or equivalent assessment is required. (Master of Liberal Studies requires a Comprehensive Examination and Concentration Exam)
• Degree completion within 8 years.

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Refer to degree program for any additional requirements.

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
Fall		Hours
Directed Choices		9
	Hours	9
Spring
Directed Choices		9
	Hours	9
Summer
Directed Choices		6
	Hours	6
Second Year
Fall
Directed Choices		9
	Hours	9
Spring
LIBR 859	Library Media Supervised Practice (Practicum)	3
	Hours	3
	Total Hours	36

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To determine courses to take in the directed choices (often listed as Program Elective Course) and directed elective course blocks see the overview tab for courses. To locate approved courses in General Education areas (Undergraduate Programs) see the general education section of the catalog.

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