Nationally recognized NCATE/AASL reviewed and approved school library media education programs

For school library media specialists, the appropriate first professional degree is either of the following:

A master's degree from a program accredited by ALA,
A master's degree with a specialty in school library media from a program recognized by AASL in an educational unit accredited by NCATE.

Prospective students will want to review the guidelines for choosing a master's program in library and information studies.

The following is a list (by state) of school library media programs that have been reviewed and approved by AASL's program reviewers using the ALA/AASL Standards for Initial Programs for School Library Media Specialist Preparation. Under the AASL Standards, program recognition is tied to NCATE unit accreditation. AASL does not review school library media programs that are not affiliated with an NCATE-accredited unit.

The date in parentheses is the date of the next NCATE unit accreditation review. Where the date of the next unit accreditation review has passed, the seven-year review date will be updated as NCATE announces it. You can also view a list of all programs ever recognized by AASL.

Arkansas

Southern Arkansas University (Spring 2011)
School of Education
Box 9408
Magnolia, AR 71753
Tel: 870-235-4057
Degree or certificate approved by ALA/AASL: M.Ed. Library Media and Information Specialist

University of Central Arkansas (Spring 2011)
College of Education
Department of Teaching, Learning, and Technology
Middle Secondary & Instructional Technologies
Mashburn Hall Room 104
201 Donaghey Avenue
Conway, Arkansas 72035
Tel: 501-450-3175
Degree or certificate approved by ALA/AASL: M.Ed. Library Media and Information Technologies
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Colorado

University of Colorado at Denver (Spring 2012)
School of Education
Library Media Program
Campus Box 106
P.O. Box 173364
Denver, CO 80217-3364
Degree or certificate approved by ALA/AASL: Masters of Arts in Information and Learning Technologies - School Library and Instructional Leadership
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Connecticut

Fairfield University (Nationally recognized with conditions through Fall 2009)
Graduate School of Education and Allied Professions
1073 North Benson Road
Fairfield, Connecticut 06824
Phone: 203-254-4000
Degree or certificate approved by ALA/AASL: M.A. in Educational Technology (School Media concentration)
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Delaware

University of Delaware (Fall 2010)
School of Education
113 Willard Hall
Newark, DE 19716
Phone: 302-831-1584
Degree or certificate approved by ALA/AASL: School Library Media Specialist certification through the Delaware Department of Education
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District of Columbia

Catholic University of America (Fall 2014)
School of Library and Information Science
Marist Hall, Room 228
Cardinal Station
Washington, DC 20064
Phone: 202-319-5085
Degree or certificate approved by ALA/AASL: MLS, School Library Media Specialist
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Georgia

University of Georgia (Spring 2013)
Department of Educational Psychology and Instructional Technology
329 Aderhold
Athens, GA 30602
Phone: 706-542-4110
Degree or certificate approved by ALA/AASL:
M.Ed. in Instructional Technology/School Library Media

Valdosta State University (Fall 2013)
College of Education
Department of Curriculum and Instructional Technology
1500 North Patterson Street, Room 136
Valdosta, Georgia 31698
Phone: 229-333-5927
Degree or certificate approved by ALA/AASL: M.Ed. in Library/Media Technology
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Illinois

Chicago State University (Fall 2010)
The Department of Reading, Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, and Library Science/Communication Media (REEL)
9501 South Martin Luther King Drive
Chicago, IL 60628
Phone: 773-995-2089
Degree or certificate approved by ALA/AASL: M.Ed, Library Information and Media Studies

Northern Illinois University (Nationally Recognized with Conditions through fall 2010)
College of Education
Department of Educational Technology, Research and Assessment
Gabel Hall 208
DeKalb, IL 60115
Phone: 815-753-9339
Degree or certificate approved by ALA/AASL: M.S.Ed. in Instructional Technology with Library Information Specialist Certification or
School Library Media Endorsement
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Maryland

McDaniel College (Nationally Recognized with Conditions through fall 2010)
Graduate Program in School Library Media
2 College Hill
Westminister, MD 21157
Phone:410-848-7000
Degree or certificate approved by ALA/AASL: M.S. in School Library Media

Towson University (Spring 2014)
College of Education
The Department of Educational Technology & Literacy
8000 York Road
Towson, MD 21252-0001
Degree or certificate approved by ALA/AASL: M.S. in Information Technology, School Library Media Concentration
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Massachusetts

Bridgewater State College (Spring 2007)
School of Education
Burnell Rm. 128
Bridgewater, MA 02325
Phone: 508-531-2541
Degree or certificate approved by ALA/AASL: M.Ed., Library Media Studies

Fitchburg State College (Nationally recognized with conditions through Fall 2007)
Education Department c/o Office of Admissions
160 Pearl St.
Fitchburg, MA 01420-2697
Phone: 978-665-3193
Degree or certificate approved by ALA/AASL: M.S. in Applied Communication, Library Media (Offered at the Rollins Griffith Teacher Center, Dorchester)

Salem State College (Nationally recognized with conditions through Fall 2009)
School of Education and Allied Studies
352 Lafayette Street
Salem, MA 01970
Phone: 978-542-6266
Degree or certificate approved by ALA/AASL: M.Ed., Library Media Studies
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Michigan

Grand Valley State University (Spring 2012)
College of Education
301 West Fulton Street
Grand Rapids, MI 49504-6495
Tel: 616-331-6821
Fax: 616-331-6515
Degree or certificate approved by ALA/AASL: M.Ed. in School Library Media
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Missouri

Central Missouri State University (Spring 2015)
Department of Educational Leadership and Human Development
Library Science and Information Services
Lovinger 4101
Warrensburg, MO 64093
Phone: 660-543-4341
Degree or certificate approved by ALA/AASL: M.Ed., School Library Media

Missouri State University (Fall 2010)
Department of Library Science
901 South National Ave
Springfield, MO 65804
Phone: 417-836-4529
Degree or certificate approved by ALA/AASL: M.Ed. with School Library Media Specialist Endorsement
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Nebraska

University of Nebraska at Omaha (Fall 2008)
College of Education
6001 Dodge Street
Omaha, NE, 68182-0163
Tel: 402-554-2119
Degree or certificate approved by ALA/AASL: M.S. with School Library Media Endorsement
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New Jersey

Rowan University (Nationally recognized with conditions through fall 2008)
College of Education
201 Mulica Hill Road
Glassboro, NJ 08028-1701
Phone: 856-256-4759
Degree or certificate approved by ALA/AASL: M.A., School Library Media Specialist

William Paterson University (Spring 2012)
Educational Media Specialist
College of Education
300 Pompton Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
Phone: 973-720-2140
Degree or certificate approved by ALA/AASL: M.Ed. with School Library Media Specialist Endorsement
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North Carolina

East Carolina University (Spring 2013)
Department of Library Science and Instructional Technology
1103 Joyner Library
Greenville, NC 27858-4353
Phone: 252-328-6803
Degree or certificate approved by ALA/AASL: MLS, Media Coordinator K-12

North Carolina Central University (Spring 2007)
School Media Coordinator Certification
School of Library and Information Sciences
P.O. Box 19586
Durham, NC 27707
Phone: 919-530-6485
Degree or certificate approved by ALA/AASL: Master of Library Science

University of North Carolina at Greensboro (Nationally recognized with conditions through Fall 2009)
Department of Library and Information Studies
349 Curry Building, PO Box 26170
Greensboro, NC 27402-6170
Phone: 336-334-3477
Degree or certificate approved by ALA/AASL: Master of Library and Information Studies
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Ohio

Wright State University (Fall 2008)
Library/Media
College of Education and Human Services
3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy.
Dayton, OH 45435-0001
Phone: 937-775-2509
Degree or certificate approved by ALA/AASL: M.Ed. in Library/Media
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Oklahoma

East Central University (Fall 2011)
College of Education
Education 213
Ada, OK 74820
Phone: 580-310-5576
Degree or certificate approved by ALA/AASL: M.Ed. in Library Media; Certificate in Library Media

Northeastern State University (Fall 2010)
Library Media and Information Technology
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
College of Education
3100 East New Orleans
Broken Arrow, OK 74014
Degree or certificate approved by ALA/AASL: M.S. in Library Media and Information Technology

Oklahoma State University (Fall 2012)
College of Education
252 Willard
Stillwater, OK 74078
Phone: 405-744-8043
Degree or certificate approved by ALA/AASL: M.S. in Teaching, Learning, and Leadership, School Library Media Specialist emphasis

University of Central Oklahoma (Further Development Required Spring 2008)
College of Education
Department of Advanced Professional Services
Instructional Media Education
Edmond, OK 73034
Phone: 405-974-5888
Degree or certificate approved by ALA/AASL: Certificate, PreK-12 School Library Media Specialist

University of Oklahoma (Spring 2011)
School of Library and Information Studies, Room 120
Norman, Oklahoma 73019-6032
Phone: 405-325-3921
Email: slisinfo@ou.edu
Degree or certificate approved by ALA/AASL: Master of Library and Information Studies, School Library Media Specialist Certificate Program
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Pennsylvania

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (Spring 2013)
The Department of Library Science and Instructional Technology
Rohrbach Library
15200 Kutztown Road, Building 5
Kutztown, PA 19530
Phone: 610-683-4300
Degree or certificate approved by ALA/AASL: Master of Library Science

Mansfield University (Recognized with Conditions Through Fall 2009)
School Library and Information Technologies
205 Retan Center
Mansfield University
Mansfield, PA 16933
Phone: 570-662-4626 or 717-816-6995
Degree or certificate approved by ALA/AASL: M.Ed. in School Library and Information Technologies
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Rhode Island

University of Rhode Island (Spring 2013)
School Library Media Specialist
Graduate School of Library and Information Studies
94 West Alumni Avenue, Rodman Hall, Suite 2
Kingston, RI 02881-0815
Phone: 401-874-4654
Degree or certificate approved by ALA/AASL: Master of Library and Information Science
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Tennessee

University of Memphis (Nationally recognized with conditions through spring 2008)
College of Education
Instruction and Curriculum Leadership
215 Ball Hall
Memphis, TN, 38152
Tel: 901-678-4265
Degree or certificate approved by ALA/AASL: M.S., School Library Media Specialist Program
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Texas

Sam Houston (Fall 2009)
College of Education
P.O.Box 2119
Huntsville, TX 77341-2119
Phone: 936-294-1101
Degree or certificate approved by ALA/AASL: Master of Library Science with School Library Media Specialist Certification

University of Houston at Clear Lake (Spring 2007)
School of Education
Box 162
2700 Bay Area Blvd.
Houston, TX 77058
Phone: 201-283-3577
Degree or certificate approved by ALA/AASL: MS, Learning Resources Specialist (School Librarian) Certification
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Utah

Southern Utah University (Spring 2008)
Library Media Department
Gerald R. Sherratt Library
351 West Center
Cedar City, UT 84720
Phone: 435-865-7939
Email: graff@suu.edu
Degree or certificate approved by ALA/AASL: M.Ed with School Library Media Endorsement

Utah State University (Fall 2008)
College of Education
Department of Instructional Technology
Emma Eccles Jones Education Building, Rm. 330
2800 Old Main Hill
Logan, UT 84322-2800
Phone: 435-797-2692
Degree or certificate approved by ALA/AASL: M.Ed in School Library Media Administration
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Virginia

Longwood University (Fall 2010)
Department of Education, Special Education, Social Work, and Communication Disorders
201 High Street
Farmville, VA 23909
Phone: 434-395-2682
Degree or certificate approved by ALA/AASL: M.S. in Ed., School Library Media Specialist

Old Dominion University (Spring 2011)
Darden College of Education
Education Building, Room 120 Norfolk, VA
Phone: 757-683-3777
Degree or certificate approved by ALA/AASL: M.Ed., School Librarianship
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Wisconsin

University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh (Spring 2009)
College of Education & Human Services
Library Sciences
800 Algoma Boulevard
Oshkosh, WI 54901
Phone: 920-424-1234
Degree or certificate approved by ALA/AASL: M.S. in Educational Leadership with Library/Media emphasis

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