Core Curriculum & Courses
Emerging Trends, Collection Development and Instructional Design are just a few of the areas you’ll explore in our program. Learn more about our courses: Longwood University School Librarianship Course Descriptions (pdf).
Each student completes the core curriculum plus courses associated with the appropriate track.
Core Curriculum
SLIB500 Foundations of School Librarianship (3)
SLIB510 Collection Development (3)
SLIB520 Library Resources for Children (2)
SLIB521 Library Resources for Children Workshop (1)
SLIB530 Library Resources for Young Adults (2)
SLIB531 Library Resources for Young Adults Workshop (1)
SLIB560 Information Sources and Services (3)
SLIB600 Emerging Trends in School Librarianship (3)
SLIB620 Instructional Design in School Libraries (2)
SLIB621 Instructional Design and Assessment in School Libraries Workshop (1)
SLIB630 Organization of Information (3)
SLIB670 Administration of School Libraries (2)
SLIB671 Administration of School Libraries Workshop (1)
SLIB680 Research Methodology for School Libraries (3)
SLIB691 Professional Portfolio (1)
Total credits: 31
During your final semester of enrollment, you’ll develop and present a Professional Portfolio which documents your mastery of program standards and highlights your growth. You’ll be amazed at what you’ve accomplished and so will employers!
Tracks
In addition to earning your M.Ed., all tracks lead to endorsement in library media Pre-K-12 in Virginia.
Track 1 - Licensed Teachers
This track is for those who enter the program holding a valid Virginia Collegiate Professional License or the equivalent from another state.
You'll take the core curriculum plus:
- SLIB 690 Clinical Experience in School Libraries (2)
And select one elective from the following:
- SLIB 570 Curriculum and Instructional Procedures for School Librarians (3)
- SLIB 595 Special Topics (3)
- SLIB 610 Promotion of School Libraries (3)
- SLIB 685 Research Study in School Libraries (3)
- SLIB 695 Advanced Special Topics (3)
Track 2 - Initial Licensure
This is the track for those who have a Bachelor's but do not have a valid Virginia Collegiate Professional License or the equivalent from another state.
In addition to the Core Curriculum, you'll take SLIB570, Curriculum and Instructional Procedures for School Librarians, and you'll need to meet the Professional Studies Requirements for PreK-12 endorsements before you can enroll in Supervised Experience in School Libraries, SLIB689, the culminating requirement of this track.
The Prerequisites include:
- EDUC 245 EDUC 521 or COUN 507
- EDUC 487 or EDUC 550
- EDUC 506 or undergraduate equivalent
- EDUC 430 or EDUC 530
OR
- The equivalent undergraduate or graduate courses from another institution
Master of Education, School Librarianship (pdf)
Professional Endorsement in Library Media
Designed for individuals with a valid Virginia Collegiate Professional License or equivalent from another state who want to be eligible to add an endorsement for Library Media PreK-12 without obtaining a Master’s degree. Completion of the following courses is required:
SLIB500 Foundations of School Librarianship (3)
SLIB510 Collection Development (3)
SLIB520 Library Resources for Children (3)
SLIB530 Library Resources for Young Adults (3)
SLIB560 Information Sources and Services (3)
SLIB620 Instructional Design in School Libraries (3)
SLIB630 Organization of Information (3)
SLIB670 Administration of School Libraries (3)
SLIB690 Clinical Experience in School Libraries (2)
SLIB691 Professional Portfolio (1)
Total credits: 27
School Librarianship Endorsement (pdf)
Admission Requirements
Program Specific (Librarianship, M.Ed.)
- A graduate of a four-year regionally accredited college or university.
- A minimum, overall undergraduate GPA of 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale). If not, either a minimum mean score on two out of three parts (verbal, quantitative, analytical writing) of the General GRE test OR a GPA of 3.5 on 6 hours of Longwood graduate courses that are part of the degree program to which the applicant is applying taken as a non-degree registrant within the last 12 months.
- Essay of 500 words or less addressing reasons for seeking graduate education in the School Librarianship Program and
- How the School Librarianship graduate program fits with career goals
- Related work or life experiences
- Analysis of the ability to complete the program successfully
- Two recommendations related to your competence and effectiveness in your academic and professional work.
- Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended.
Longwood Graduate Student Admissions
Applicants should review Longwood’s Graduate Student Admissions which include:
- Graduate Admissions Requirements
- Application Procedures & Deadlines
- Tuition, Fees and Financial Aid
Deadlines
Enrolling Semester
Fall: Deadline July 15
Spring: Deadline December 1
Summer: Deadline April 15
These are suggested application submission dates. We will continue to accept applications until the program is full.
Costs & Financial Aid
Longwood offers an outstanding and affordable education.
The Licensed Teachers track is 36 credits, making the cost breakdown:
$14,292 - Estimated in-state cost
$397 per credit hour
$37,152 - Estimated out-of-state cost
$1,032 per credit hour
The Initial Licensure track is 39 credits, making the cost breakdown:
$15,483 - Estimated in-state cost
$397 per credit hour
$40,248 - Estimated out-of-state cost
$1,032 per credit hour
The Endorsement only is 27 credits, making the cost breakdown:
$10,719 - Estimated in-state cost
$397 per credit hour
$27,864 - Estimated out-of-state cost
$1,032 per credit hour
Visit Longwood's Graduate student tuition estimates and hours webpage.
Visit Longwood's Financial Aid webpage.
Program Flyer
View, download, and print the Master of Education, School Librarianship (pdf) flyer and School Librarianship Endorsement (pdf) flyers.
