Department of Educational Leadership Announces New Specialization within the Instructional Technology Program
The Department of Educational Leadership is proud to announce a new specialization within the Instructional Technology Program. The Library Information Specialist Option is designed for k-12 educators who hold a teaching certificate within the state of Illinois and are interested in furthering their personal knowledge of library information sciences. Students can choose to work towards a Master’s in Instructional Technology or participate as non-degree students to pursue an ISBE Library Information Specialist endorsement.
Degree Program: M.S. Education with a major in Instructional Technology
ISBE Endorsement: Library Information Specialist
Why Instructional Technology?
The Department of Educational Leadership offers a program of study leading to the Master of Science in Education degree with a major in Instructional Technology. The program prepares individuals for a variety of instructional development and technology-related positions in education, business, and industry. Options within the program include Educational Technologies, Library Information Specialist, Instructional Design and Performance Improvement, and Interactive Multimedia Technologies.
M.S. Education - Library Information Specialist
The Library Information Specialist option enables teachers and other school personnel to learn how to plan, implement, and evaluate library information-based activities in P-12 settings. Students pursuing this option will become knowledgeable users of library information as well as designers of curriculum and instruction that effectively utilize and integrate library information to improve student learning. Students interested in Library Information Specialist endorsement can work towards meeting the standards for the Illinois State Board of Education’s Library Information Specialist endorsement through this program.
ISBE Endorsement Option
Students who are not enrolled in the IT master's program and are only interested in the Library Information Specialist endorsement may register for classes as a non-degree student on a space available basis. Library Information Specialist endorsement permits a currently certified classroom teacher to work as a school media specialist at the P-12 school level (elementary or secondary) for which she/he is certified. Students may complete 24 semester hours for the Library Information Specialist Endorsement which is issued by the ISBE’s Library Information Specialist endorsement through this program. Students must pass a state-administered exam to receive the endorsement on their existing Illinois state’s teaching certificates.
Career Outlook
Graduate of the program will be well qualified to work as a Librarian or Media Specialist in both educational and industry settings. Classroom teachers may also use this program to better integrate technology into their classroom.
Admission Requirements
The general requirements for admission and retention for this program are the same as for the Graduate School. In addition, applicants must possess a teaching certificate that can be renewed in the state of Illinois.
How to Apply
Interested individuals are encouraged to contact Department Chair, Dr. Wayne Nelson ( wnelson@siue.edu ) or Program Director, Dr. Yuliang Liu ( yliu@siue.edu ) for specific information on how to apply to the program.
Application Deadline
This program is open to enrollment at anytime during the school year. Interested parties are encourage to contact the Department of Educational Leadership as soon as possible to begin the application process.
Other Instructional Technology Specializations
In addition to the Library Information Specialist specialization, the Instructional Technology degree program offers specializations in Educational Technologies, Instructional Design and Performance Improvement, and Interactive Multimedia Technologies. Please contact the Department of Educational Leadership at 618.650.3288 for more information.
Contact Information
Wayne Nelson
Department of Educational Leadership
Campus Box 1125
Edwardsville, IL 62026
618.650.3288
wnelson @siue.edu
