Master of Science: Educational Media and Technology (EDM)

Program Philosophy
We seek to prepare licensed teachers to become information and technology professionals in dynamic K-12 media centers. Digital resources and educational technology are the tools by which the school library media specialist contributes to educational excellence for all students, and our graduates are well-prepared to meet this challenge. Critical thinking and leadership skills, integral to the program, create an influential media center professional who acts as a change agent in the K-12 setting.

Program Description
The coursework prepares teachers to assume the role of information specialist in the school media center and includes a combination of technology, traditional library science and curriculum design. Through increased awareness of current educational research and best practices, teachers are empowered to become leaders in their educational settings. The program meets the Minnesota Board of Teaching standards for the School Library Media Specialist license.

Please note: this is not an American Library Association accredited master's degree in Library Science.

Program Outcomes
The Educational Media and Technology Program meets the Minnesota Board of Teaching standards for School Library Media Specialist licensure and addresses elements of the Education Department's conceptual framework. Upon completion of the program at The College of St. Scholastica, the graduate will be able to:

• Articulate the philosophy that forms the basis of the profession;
• Develop and implement an information media program that is integrated with the mission, goals, and curriculum of the school and district;
• Integrate educational media content, theory and practice to promote student learning;
• Promote student learning through integration of diverse viewpoints and collaborative partnerships;
• Demonstrate advanced communication, technology and research skills.

Program Format
The program is offered online. Students who already have a classroom teaching license may obtain the library media specialist license in two years by taking two courses per semester in the first year of the program, two courses in the fall semester of the second year, and one course and a 200-hour practicum in K-12 media center settings in the spring semester of the second year for a total of 28 credits. The practicum is flexible and may be done at other times during the academic year. The master's degree may be earned by taking Action Research for 6 credits in the third year.

Students seeking a license only may apply comparable graduate or undergraduate courses from other accredited institutions and approved programs. Students may be asked to demonstrate in a portfolio that required learning outcomes were met. The Education Department will not recommend students for licensure unless they have taken a minimum of 12 Educational Media and Technology credits at St. Scholastica.

Students without a Teaching License
Students without a Minnesota teaching license may enroll in the Educational Media and Technology master's program, but will not a receive a license upon completion of the master's degree. Their program of study will be more flexible than it is for students pursuing licensure.

Students who have a college degree from an accredited institution and wish to earn the license may enroll in the Graduate Teaching Licensure Program in addition to the Educational Media and Technology Program. These students must complete a 400-hour practicum (10 credits).

Admission Requirements
The Master of Science in Educational Media and Technology graduate program will consider applicants who:

• Submit a completed Graduate Admissions Application form and non-refundable fee of US $50;
• Have earned a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university;
• Submit all official transcripts of baccalaureate and graduate course-work;
• Have earned a cumulative GPA of 2.80;
• Submit a completed Computer Competency form verifying skill level in word processing, spreadsheets, database and communication applications;
• Submit a completed Master of Science in Educational Media and Technology Essay;
• Submit two Graduate Recommendation forms from educational professionals, one from a supervisor;
• Submit a completed Health Screening form if taking classes on campus; and
• Interview with the Educational Media and Technology Program Director.

Forms for some of these requirements are available at http://www.css.edu/x2194.xml.

International applicants must submit a TOEFL examination or the Michigan Test score if their primary language is not English. The minimum TOEFL score of 550 on the paper-based test or 213 on the computer-based text is required. The minimum Michigan Test score of 80 is required. Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is not required, but may be requested if the applicant's file is insufficient to make a decision to accept.

International applicants may need to complete additional admission requirements.

Note: Meeting minimal entrance requirements does not necessarily guarantee admission. Exceptions to minimum criteria may be made at the discretion of the admissions committee.

Prerequisites
There are no course prerequisites for this program.

Application Deadline
Applications are accepted in the fall and spring terms. See the Graduate EDM website for specific dates. http://www.css.edu/x2194.xml

Acceptance Categories
The Educational Media and Technology graduate program grants acceptance in the following categories:

• Full Acceptance: granted to those students who meet all admission requirements.
• Provisional Acceptance: granted to those students who have not submitted all required materials but who otherwise have met the admission requirements. Students are allowed one semester to submit remaining credentials and are not eligible for Financial Aid until Full Acceptance.
• Probationary Admission: granted to those students who do not meet the GPA requirements but who otherwise exhibit reasonable evidence to indicate their ability to do satisfactory graduate work. Students will be removed from probationary status after completion of 12 semester credits of satisfactory work in graduate courses and not eligible for Financial Aid until Full Acceptance into the program.

Transfer Credits
Students may apply transfer graduate credits they have earned from an accredited college or university toward completion of their St. Scholastica degree. A maximum of six transfer credits may be applied. The transfer credit must have been completed no more than seven years prior to the date the St. Scholastica degree is completed. Forms to request transfer of credits can be obtained from the Graduate Studies Office. The College of St. Scholastica will consider transfer credits from students who:

• Submit a Credit Transfer Application form;
• Submit official transcripts sent from the accredited institution;
• Submit the course syllabus, catalog or other pertinent descriptive information;
• Demonstrate that course content is applicable to the program enrolled;
• Earn a course grade of 3.0 or better; and
• Complete the course seven years prior to graduating from the St. Scholastica program.

Degree-seeking students planning to enroll in courses at another institution with the intent of transferring the credits to The College of St. Scholastica will need to send a written request and supporting course documentation to the program director prior to enrolling in the course. Written approval will be provided if the course is acceptable for transfer.

Transfer credits applied toward the license must be approved by the program director. Transfer credits may not be applied to the research component of the Educational Media and Technology program

Graduation Requirements
A total of 34 semester credits is required for graduation, including credits for Action Research. Credit toward the degree will be given for courses with a grade of 2.0 or better; students are expected to maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0. A maximum of six graduate semester credits may be transferred from another college or university if approved by the student's advisor and/or program director. The Master of Science in Educational Media and Technology graduate program must be completed within seven years. Credits that are more than seven years old as of the date of graduation will not count toward the degree.

Chair of Graduate Programs in Education: Chery Takkunen, Ph.D.
Program Director: Marie E. Kelsey, Ph.D.

Core Courses
EDM 5220: Educational Resources for Children and Young Adults 4 cr.
EDM 5222: Organization of Educational Resources 2 cr.
EDM 5224: Collection Development of Educational Resources 2 cr.
EDM 5226: Retrieval of Educational Resources 4 cr.
EDM 5228: Design and Production of Educational Resources 4 cr.
EDM 5230: Technology and Instructional Design 4 cr.
EDM 5232: Educational Media Leadership 4 cr.

Practicum Courses
Students seeking the license must complete 4 credits of EDM 5555. Students not seeking the license or wishing to have a practicum experience in a setting other than a school, may enroll in EDM 5556, General Media Practicum.
EDM 5555: Media Practicum.. -Elementary and Secondary 1-4 cr.
EDM 5556: General Media Practicum 1-4 cr.

Research Courses
These courses are required for students seeking the master's degree.
EDM 6333: Action Research 4 cr.
EDM 6334: Action Research Project 2 cr.
See EDM 6900 for continuing enrollment requirements.

Course Descriptions
EDM 5220: Educational Resources for Children & Young Adults
4 credits
Provides students with the knowledge and skill in the use of appropriate educational resources in the promotion of reading, listening and viewing literacy. Students examine a wide variety of resources appropriate for use with K-12 students. Students learn to assess K-12 students' interests, goals and abilities to provide resource advisory.

EDM 5222: Organization of Educational Resources
2 credits
Provides students with the knowledge and skill in cataloging and classification to organize educational resources in both print and electronic collections. Students explore automated systems, evaluate these systems and determine systems appropriate for individual media centers.

EDM 5224: Collection Development of Educational Resources
2 credits
Prepares students to develop a media collection and the policies and procedures that support the collection. Students learn how to build, maintain and promote the collection through the use of professional development tools and the input of patrons.

EDM 5226: Retrieval of Educational Resources
4 credits
Prepares students to use and provide instruction in the retrieval and use of educational resources. Various types of informational resources, both print and electronic, are examined. Students explore informational storage and retrieval systems.

EDM 5228: Design and Production of Educational Resources
4 credits
Provides experience in designing and developing electronic and print resources for educational purposes. Application of knowledge in the development of educational communication techniques is included.

EDM 5230: Technology and Instructional Design
4 credits
Examines and integrates the principles of media curriculum development and support with developing informational technologies. The development of appropriate scope and sequence of media curriculum are explored. Students learn to analyze the school curricula, develop a media program to support the curricula, assess student learning, and work with faculty in planning effective experiences for students in the use of the service, resources and equipment in the media center.

EDM 5232: Educational Media Leadership
4 credits
Explores the principles, skills, and abilities to provide leadership in incorporating innovations into education and in administering a media program in a school or district. Offers an opportunity to explore, identify and design administrative systems appropriate to a library media program. Various systems, both internal and external, are examined and management models reviewed.

EDM 5555: Media Practicum - Elementary and Secondary
1-4 credits
Provides an on-site experience in a school media setting at the elementary, middle and secondary levels.

EDM 5556: General Media Practicum
1-4 credits
Provides experience in a variety of settings in library media and technology. The student and the program director design the practicum.

EDM 5777: Topics
variable credit
Topics of current and special interest are offered to media educators. Topics may include electronic applications, media ethics, and censorship.

EDM 5999: Independent Study
1-4 credits
Selects a particular area of study in the area of educational media and technology. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

EDM 6220: Educational Resources for Young Adults. (For GTL students only.)
2 credits
Provides students with knowledge and skill in the use of appropriate educational resources in the promotion of reading skills. Students examine a variety of resources appropriate for use with grade 5-8 students.

EDM 6333: Action Research
4 credits
Introduces the collaborative action research process and develops a research project proposal to conduct action research in an individual setting. Students learn the steps in planning research, developing an action research plan, conducting a literature search and collecting data. Students not completing EDM 6333 requirements in one semester are assigned a grade of "Incomplete" and have one additional semester to complete the work. Students not completing the coursework within this second semester must register for EDM 6900 Continuing Enrollment: Action Research Project each semester until completion of the EDM 6333 requirements.

EDM 6334: Action Research Project
2 credits
Completes the research begun in EDM 6333. Students gather data, write their action research report and present it to the EDM faculty. Students not completing EDM 6334 requirements in one semester will be assigned a grade of "Incomplete" and will have one additional semester to complete the work. Students not completing the coursework within this second semester must register for EDM 6900 Continuing Enrollment: Action Research Project each semester until completion of the EDM 6334 requirements.

EDM 6900: Continuing Enrollment: Action Research Project
0 credits
Required registration for continuing work on the Action Research Project. Students not completing EDM 6333 and EDM 6334 in the designated number of semesters must register for EDM 6900 each semester until completion of the course requirements.