Library Media M.Ed. (Online)

Program Description

The Master of Education degree in Library Media and Instructional Technology prepares graduates for careers in the school setting or (instructional technology) for careers outside of education. The program requires a minimum of 36 semester hours of course work. The degree program must be completed within six years of the initial date courses begin. Students may require more than 36 hours in order to qualify for certification in a particular program area. A T-4 certificate is not required for admission to the library media program of study but applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree. Non-Degree Certification programs are also available for students who already have an undergraduate degree and hold a T-4 certificate with the Georgia PSC. These degrees are not offered in a cohort model and all programs of study are fully online.

M.Ed. Prerequisites

1.   Meet minimal Grade Point Average of 2.75

2.   Be eligible for a clear renewable, level five (5) State of Georgia Certification (except Library Media)

3.   Verify two years teaching experience while holding a clear and renewable certificate (except Educational Leadership)

4.   For Educational Leadership only: if the applicant does not have a Master of Education Degree in Educational Leadership, two courses must be completed for full admission: 1) Leadership in School, Society and 2) School Law and Ethical Practices.) 

M.Ed. Admission Requirements

For the admissions process applicants should complete and submit the following:

1.   University Admissions Form including application fee, if applicable.

2.   Two professional recommendations (pdf) using the Recommendation Form found at: http://www.gcsu.edu/sites/files/program-assets/note-939/attachments/med-leadership-gradrec.pdf.

3.   Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended

4.   Passing scores on the GACE Basic Skills test

M.Ed. Advisement

Each candidate for the Master of Education degree is assigned a graduate advisor who serves as a mentor to the Master's Candidate and assists in proposing, scheduling and completing the Master of Education Program of Graduate Study.

M.Ed. Program of Study

The Master of Education program requires a minimum of 36 semester hours of course work. Masters programs must be completed, with the degree awarded, within four years of the initial coursework listed on the program of study. Only those courses listed on the Program of Graduate Study fulfill degree requirements. Substitutions must be approved by the advisor prior to course enrollment, and a Change of Graduate Program of Study form submitted to the office of the Department Chairperson. Grades below a C do not fulfill degree requirements.

M.Ed. Graduate Assistantships

Limited Graduate Assistantships are available. Details and an application can be found at http://www.gcsu.edu/education/assistantships.html

M.Ed. Exit Requirements

All students must pass a comprehensive departmental exit requirement and fulfill degree requirements to graduate including an electronic portfolio presentation. Students should check with their assigned program advisor for specifics.

Transient Credit

Six semester hours in the selected field of study may be transferred from other accredited institutions with prior approval of the advisor (no transient hours are accepted in the Educational Leadership Program). The transient permission form can be found at

Academic Dismissal Policy

Per graduate graduation requirements, a graduate student must maintain a minimum institutional GPA of 3.0 in the degree program.  A graduate student cannot earn less than a grade of C in any course to be counted for degree credit.  When a graduate student's institutional GPA falls below 3.0, that student is placed on graduate academic probation.  It is critical at this point for the student to seek guidance from his/her academic advisor in order to identify strategies for raising the institutional GPA and completing the program.

A Library Media/Instructional Technology student has the semester following placement on academic probation to raise his/her GPA to a 3.0 or above.  If the student does not raise his/her institutional GPA to the required level, the student will be dismissed from the program.

Total Credit Hours: 36