The School Library Media Specialist Graduate Program at Marshall University is designed for licensed teachers seeking to add an endorsement as a School Library Media Specialist (K-12).
- Find out which of our academic programs is right for you.
- Meet some of our current students and hear about their favorite Marshall moments.
- Receive invitations to special events for future students.
- Get help with the application and enrollment process.
Marshall University’s program has been reviewed and recognized by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and American Association of School Librarians (AASL) as a School Librarianship Education Program.
The certificate program is a collaborative effort between the Marshall University Libraries and the College of Education and Professional Development, combining expertise from both fields.
The program requires the completion of 21 credit hours in instructional technology-library science, including a 3-hour clinical experience.
Marshall University’s School Library Media certification program prepares school librarians to manage school library media centers, collaborate with other faculty to support the school curriculum and facilitate information literacy among students.
- Digital learning specialist
- Instructional media specialist
- Library media center director
- Library program coordinator
- School library media specialist
