College of Education

Master of Library Media (M.L.M.)

This program prepares students to serve as school library media specialists and information technologists in the P-12 school environment. The focus is on administering media centers in modern school settings.

Program Academic Requirements

• All students complete a 36-semester-hour program.
• Students seeking admission to this program without previous degrees in Education are required to pass the GACE Basic Skills Assessment (or provide an exemption).
• Students who have bachelor’s degrees from an accredited institution, but who are not currently certified to teach must complete EXC 4020 Characteristics and Instructional Strategies for Students with Disabilities by the end of their program.
• Each student must pass an exit examination, the Georgia Assessment for the Certification of Educators (GACE) for Media Specialists, before he or she is eligible to receive the Master of Library Media (M.L.M.) degree.

Upon successful completion of the M.L.M. program, the students will be recommended for State of Georgia professional certification.

Students will need to maintain current enrollment the semester he/she is scheduled to graduate. Applications for graduation must be submitted two semesters prior to the anticipated date of graduation. For additional information or assistance about graduation contact the Graduation Office.

In addition to the downtown location, courses are offered at the Georgia State Alpharetta campus (map). Individuals interested should contact the department at 404-413-8060, Dr. Ed Lomax at elomax@gsu.edu or Dr. Nancy Brown at nbrown11@gsu.edu.