School Library Media Graduate Certificate

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The school library media certificate program is an online program designed for educators who already possess a master’s degree and wish to pursue Maryland State Department of Education library media specialist certification. The 100% online certificate program prepares candidates to fulfill the following five dynamic roles of the school library media specialist as identified by the American Association of School Librarians (AASL):

  • teacher
  • instructional partner
  • information specialist
  • leader
  • program administrator

Upon completion of the Graduate Certificate program, candidates will be eligible for the Maryland State Department of Education “Library Media Specialist” certification. 

Don't have a master's degree? The School Media Library concentration of our Master of Science in Instructional Technology program is for professionals who want to pursue a career as a School Library Media Specialist but don't currently have a master's degree.  

View degree requirements and course descriptions in the Graduate Catalog.

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Why Towson University?

Program Advantages

  • Towson University’s long history and reputation as an excellent teacher training institution
  • technology training to extend and enhance learning experiences in the classroom
  • program can be completed on a full- or part-time basis

Contact Information

Program Director

David Robinson
 
David Robinson
Location
Hawkins Hall
Room 204A
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.