Mansfield University Home PageCongratulations on your decision to become a highly qualified school library media specialist. This page will serve as a one-stop shop for beginning your journey in our Master of Education and certification program. If you have already made up your mind, Apply Now.
Pros & Cons of Online Study
- flexible and convenient with no travel to class
- assume more control of your own learning
- requires basic technical skills and familiarity
- requires discipline to work independently
Benefits of MU's School Library Program
- highly interactive classes
- problem-based, authentic learning
- accomplished practitioner instructors
- practical courses that apply to the real world
Information About the SL&IT Program
- Read our Brochure
- Review our Admissions and Computer requirements
- Review information about our Courses and Faculty
- Review our Recommended Course Path
- Review our academic Requirements and Policies
- See the Student Accounts web page for Tuition & Costs
- For additional questions see our FAQ or Ask Us
Requirements for School Library Certification
- Students must already hold a teaching certificate, unless waived (e.g. with a pre-existing arrangement by a state, district or school to obtain teaching credentials)
- Pass 10 core and 1-2 certification courses with a cumulative 3.0 Grade point Average
- Take the Praxis II Subject specialty test, if not already certified in library media
- Satisfy all Dept of Education requirements (e.g. Clearances)
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Admissions and Registration Process
- Apply Now or Contact Us for questions
- Work closely with a faculty adviser once admitted
- Request registration in LSC 5500 (our one credit Introductory Seminar) and at least one other course
Please Note:
Because the SL&IT program is entirely online, reliable email communication is critically important. To assure timely receipt of messages from MU faculty and staff please add the domain, mansfield.edu, to your email program's list of safe senders. If you do not your email program could filter our messages (i.e. automatically move to your junk or spam folder where it will be eventually deleted). If you have any questions or feel that a substantial length of time has passed before you expect to hear from us, please contact Larry Schankman at 570-404-4695 or lschankm@mansfield.edu.
