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 should 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.

You can also view a list of all programs ever recognized by AASL.

Arkansas

Southern Arkansas University
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
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
School of Education
Library Media Program
Campus Box 106
P.O. Box 173364
Denver, CO 80217-3364
Degree or certificate approved by ALA/AASL: M.A. in Information and Learning Technologies - School Library
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Connecticut

Fairfield University
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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District of Columbia

The Catholic University of America
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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Delaware

University of Delaware
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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Georgia

University of Georgia
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
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
College of Education
9501 S. King Drive - ED 320
Chicago, IL 60628-1598
Phone: 773-995-2472
Degree or certificate approved by ALA/AASL: M.S. in Library Science, with School Library Information Specialist concentration

Northern Illinois University
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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Kentucky

Western Kentucky University
School of Teacher Education
College of Education and Behavioral Science
328A TPH, 1906 College Heights Blvd. #61030
Bowling Green, KY 42101-1030
Phone: 270-745-5414
Degree or certificate approved by ALA/AASL: Master of Science in Library Media Education
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Maryland

McDaniel College
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
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

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

Missouri State University
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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University of Central Missouri
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

Nebraska

University of Nebraska at Omaha
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

New Jersey City University
2039 Kennedy Boulevard
Professional Studies Building 303
Jersey City, NJ 07305
Phone: 201-200-2101
Degree or certificate approved by ALA/AASL: M.A. in Educational Technology with an School Library Media Specialist Certification

Rowan University
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
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. in Education with School Library Media Specialist Endorsement
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North Carolina

East Carolina University
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
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
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
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
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
College of Education
717 N. Grand Avenue
Tahlequah, OK 74464
Phone: 918-444-3700
Degree or certificate approved by ALA/AASL: M.S.Ed., Library Media & Information Technology

Oklahoma State University
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
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; M.Ed. in Instructional Media Education - library information option
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Pennsylvania

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
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
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
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
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

Trevecca Nazarene University
333 Murfreesboro Road
Nashville, TN 37210
Tel: 615-248-1556
Degree or certificate approved by ALA/AASL: Master of Library and Information Science
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Texas

Sam Houston State University
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
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
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
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Virginia

Longwood University
Department of Education and Special Education
201 High Street
Farmville, VA 23909
Phone: 434-395-2434
Degree or certificate approved by ALA/AASL: M.S.Ed. with School Library Media concentration

Old Dominion University
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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