Coursework
Course Requirements
| Core Requirements | 9 units | |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 571 | Curriculum Foundations | 3 |
| EDUC 572 | Advanced Educational Psychology | 3 |
| EDUC 573 | Philosophy/Ethics and History of Education | 3 |
| Concentration Requirements | 30 units | |
| LIB 500 | School Library Media Center Management | 3 |
| LIB 505 | Selection, Evaluation, and Management of Learning Resources | 3 |
| LIB 510 | Learning Resources for Elementary Schools | 3 |
| LIB 515 | Learning Resources for Secondary Schools | 3 |
| LIB 520 | Organization and Cataloging of Learning Materials/Resources | 3 |
| LIB 525 | Information Retrieval and Reference Services | 3 |
| LIB 530 | School Library - Classroom Partnerships | 3 |
| LIB 535 | Library Media Technologies | 3 |
| LIB 540 | Current Topics in School Media Centers | 3 |
| LIB 550 | Field Experiences for the Teacher Librarian/Capstone | 3 |
| Other education electives as approved by the program director or approved transfer units | 3-6 units | |
| Total | units | |
*Students must complete six LIB courses prior to taking
LIB 550.
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Additional Requirements
- Students may not enroll in more than seven units per nine-week term.
- Students must sign up for TaskStream.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many units do I take each semester?
Half-time students take at three to six units every nine-week term. Most candidates
are working adults and do not take classes full time. Academic advising is highly
recommended to determine the course load required.
How long is a semester?
All courses are offered in accelerated nine-week semester terms in fall and
spring. For summer, the term is six weeks.
How many hours does each class session require?
Classes meet for approximately 4 hours and 45 minutes, once a week.
How many evenings per week do I attend classes?
Students attend one evening per week for each enrolled course.
How many students will there be in my classes?
This varies depending on the campus and the particular class, but the average
class size in this program ranges from 12-15 students.
Does APU require theses, dissertations, or capstone projects?
No, this program does not require a thesis, dissertation, or capstone project.
However, a research project is required in the final course.
How soon can I finish this program?
This program can potentially be finished in one year. However, it can take longer;
therefore, academic advising is highly recommended and especially helpful in
determining what is suitable for the individual based on personal schedule and
content of the current class.
Note: All stated academic information is subject to change. Please refer to the current Graduate Catalog for the most current and controlling information.
