Program: School Librarianship MS - University at Buffalo

Apr 02, 2025

2023-2024 Graduate Catalog

The School Librarianship MS program, registered by the New York State Education Department, is authorized to recommend you for certification for the library media specialist, kindergarten through grade 12 initial certificate. This program focuses on preparing you to teach in a 21st century school library. All courses include the latest research-based, best practices occurring in the school library field. You will be exposed to strategies and techniques for teaching information literacy, based on new standards of practice as outlined in the Common Core Learning Standards and the Annual Professional Performance Review.

Pedagogical Core Requirements

General Pedagogical Core Requirements: 9 credits (transcripts required)

6 education credits in reading, writing or language arts at the elementary or secondary level
3 credits in the psychology of learning and instruction

Required Core (36 credits)

LAI 574SEM - Teaching the Exceptional Learner in the Regular Education Classroom Credits: 1 - 3
LIS 507LEC - Information Life Cycle Credits: 3
LIS 508LEC - Information Users and Uses Credits: 3
LIS 518LEC - Reference and Information Services Credits: 3
LIS 524TUT - School Media Center Field Experience Credits: 3
LIS 532LEC - Curriculum Role of Media Specialist Credits: 3
LIS 534LEC - Resrces & Srvcs for Child Credits: 3
LIS 535LEC - Resources and Services for Young Adults Credits: 3
LIS 538LEC - Pedagogy for School Librarians Credits: 3
LIS 568LEC - Computer Applications in the School Library Media Centers Credits: 3
LIS 575LEC - Introduction to Research Methods Credits: 3
LIS 585LEC - Management of School Libraries Credits: 3

Culminating Experience: Portfolio (3 credits)

LIS 525TUT - School Media Center Practicum Credits: 1 - 3
LIS 525 P - School Media Center Portfolio Credits: 1 and
LIS 525 E - School Media Center Elementary Practicum/Student Teaching Credits: 1 and
LIS 525 S - School Media Center Secondary Practicum/Student Teaching Credits: 1

Total Credit Hours: 39

3.0 Degree GPA required

Instruction Method

Online (100 percent of the degree requirements can be fulfilled online)

Full/Part Time Options

Full Time
Part Time

Credits Required

39 Hours

Time-To-Degree

2 Years

Application Fee

$50

Program Contact

Renad Aref
366 Baldy Hall
Buffalo, NY 14260
Email: gseinfo@buffalo.edu
Phone: 716-645-2110

SED Statement

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).

Online programs/courses may require students to come to campus on occasion. Time-to-degree and number of credit hours may vary based on full/part time status, degree, track and/or certification option chosen. Time-to-degree is based on calendar year(s). Contact the department for details.