School Library Media Graduate Certificate

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.

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