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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 Regulations

  • All students complete a 36-semeter-hour program.
  • 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 GACE Content Assessment for Media Specialist, before he or she is eligible to receive the M.L.M. degree.
  • Students seeking certification from the State of Georgia Professional Standards Commission are required to pass the GACE Basic Skills Assessment (or provide an exemption) and the GACE Content Assessment.


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

Certified teachers who already have a master’s degree may apply as non-degree students for add-on certification and complete only those courses necessary to fulfill the certification requirements. Likewise, public librarians who hold MLS or MLIS degrees may also apply as non-degree students, and complete only the coursework required for certification. In both cases individual programs of study are prepared for each student. Individuals interested in these non-degree programs should contact the department at 404/651-2510.

Program of Study
A. Professional Studies (9)
Select one (3):
EPRS 7900 Methods of Research in Education (3)
EPRS 7910 Action Research (3)

Select one (3):
EPSF 7100 Critical Pedagogy (3)
EPSF 7110 Multicultural Education (3)
EPSF 7120 Social and Cultural Foundations of Education (3)

Required (3):
EPY 7080 The Psychology of Learning and Learners (3)

B. Field of Concentration (27)
Required (21):
ELMT 7020 Selection of Print and Nonprint Materials (3)
ELMT 7130 Selection and Use of Reference Sources (3)
ELMT 7140 Classification and Cataloging of Information Sources (3)
ELMT 7200 Computers in Library Media Management (3)
ELMT 7370 Principles of Instructional Collaboration (3)
ELMT 7410 Administration of Library Media Centers (3)
ELMT 7660 Internship in Library Media Technology (3)

Select one (3)
ELMT 7250 Survey of Literature for Children (3)
ELMT 7260 Survey of Literature for Young Adults (3)

Select one (3):
ELMT 7150 Production of Educational Materials (3)
ELMT 8390 Principles of Video Technology (3)
IT 7360 Integrating Technology in School-Based Learning Environments (3)

Program total: minimum of 36 semester hours