Study Education Specialist (EdS) in Educational Leadership, Concentration in School Library Media Specialist at University of Alabama in the USA, The University of Alabama

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The University of Alabama’s EdS in Educational Leadership with a concentration in School Library Media Specialist will equip you for a successful career in the rapidly evolving information environment.Lead Your Library to the FutureDesigned to enhance your understanding of managing information in socially responsible ways, the program also offers insight to the various personal, educational and organizational contexts in which information plays a critical role.This interdisciplinary program’s curriculum includes topics such as leading collaboration, outreach to diverse populations, cultural diversity and youth programming. Students can also tailor coursework to their individual goals through electives, and upon graduation, will be eligible to apply for Class AA Library Media Specialist (P-12) certification.CurriculumThe online EdS in Educational Leadership, School Library Media Specialist concentration requires 30 credit hours.

Which department am I in?

The University of Alabama

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

US$35,924.00 per year

international student fee - $100 per semester

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Tuscaloosa Campus

Tuscaloosa,

Alabama,

35487, South, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

The Department of Educational Leadership, Policy and Technology Studies requires the following for admission to the EdS in Educational Leadership program:

Masters degree from an accredited university
Class A certification or equivalent in Library Media
Two full years of full-time acceptable P-12 professional educational work experience (Supplement EXP form)

English Language Requirements: TOEFL score 79; IELTS score 6.5; PTE score 59; Duolingo English Test score 105.

Online cohorts begin each fall and the priority deadline for admission is July 1st.

Application Priority Deadline: Feb. 1 for the fall cohort; Oct. 16 for the spring cohort

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.