|
When are the courses offered?
The library courses are typically offered in one annual sequence, beginning in spring through summer term of the following year.
Do I need direct experience in a PK-12 classroom to apply?
Not at all. Many students in our program have enrolled directly from teacher certification programs.
How long is the program?
You must complete 48.5 quarter credits for the full masters; 28.5 credits for the library media endorsement only. Most full-time students finish the masters program in six quarters or less. While you are encouraged to complete the program with your cohort, this is not a requirement; you may complete the program at your own pace.
When are classes?
To accommodate teachers' busy work schedule, the courses have recently been redesigned to allow several online class sessions. Currently, classes begin with one required day-long in resident session (8 hours) followed by 6 online learning modules. The residency course schedule combines evenings and Saturdays to accommodate teachers' schedules.
What employment advantages does a master's degree offer?
The school library media endorsement has nearly a 100% placement record. A combination of coursework requirements, instructors who are practitioners' and mentor librarians give teachers multiple employment opportunities. While many employers look favorably upon an M.A.Ed. degree because the additional endorsements provide school districts with greater flexibility in their employee schedules and assignments, districts do not require a masters degree for placement in a library position. Since the school library endorsement program has a leadership focus, y0our degree-related experiences will enhance your professional practice and your leadership opportunities. Read a story about where Antioch graduates are working.
Is there a thesis requirement?
The M.A.Ed. for experienced educators culminates in an inquiry project near the end of the program. You work directly with your faculty adviser to determine the scope, length and form of the project.
Students in the M.A.Ed. with Library Media program have conducted inquiry projects on a range of topics, from teacher/action research in their own classrooms and schools to understanding the best practices of exemplary educators and advocates for education. Among recent projects are: "Using the Tools Google Gave You," "Integrating Native American Literature Across the Library Curriculum" and "Using Picture Book Illustrations for Art Instruction."
|
