Sharing some recent news from Rochester NY, Western NYS region--

nice to see more programs developing for school library media &
literacy specialists -- please forward to anyone who may be interested
- starts this May 2011

Thank you, Karen W
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A new School Library Media master degree is being offered in
Rochester, NY by St. John Fisher College. Here is a news item:

http://brighton-pittsford.whec.com/news/news/st-john-fisher-college-offer-master-science-library-media/50490

..."The curriculum compliments with the Literacy Specialist Program
already offered by Fisher, a unique point of distinction from MLS
degrees offered by Syracuse University or the State University of New
York at Buffalo. "...

Here is their Press Release:
http://www.sjfc.edu/news/detail.dot?id=3cdff933-7f6f-4acc-b6b5-c20e2ffad3b9

College News

St. John Fisher College Announces Graduate Library Media Program

03/28/2011


"Beginning this May, St. John Fisher College's Ralph C. Wilson, Jr.
School of Education will offer a Master of Science in Library Media,
the only program of its kind in Rochester."

"The new program is a 30-credit hour curriculum leading to initial
certification as a Library Media Specialist (for all grades) and
qualifies candidates for professional certification in the candidate's
original area of certification. It is one of several master's-level
programs offered by the College for certified teachers who are
interested in expanding their knowledge and skills for teaching in any
capacity."

"Candidates will take 21 credit hours of graduate-level coursework
specific to school librarianship, six credit hours of practicum, three
elective credit hours in literacy for diverse learners, and engage in
100 hours of supervised fieldwork. Courses will involve hybrid online
components in addition to traditional classroom courses. The program
can be completed in one year, including summer, fall, and spring
semesters."

"The curriculum compliments with the Literacy Specialist Program
already offered by Fisher, a unique point of distinction from MLS
degrees offered by Syracuse University or the State University of New
York at Buffalo."

"According to Dr. Wendy Paterson, dean of the School of Education,
“The Library Media Specialist is first and foremost a teacher who is a
key member of any school’s instructional team. Today’s Library Media
Specialist promotes the many literacies -traditional and digital –
that are so necessary in our 21st century schools.”

"Fisher’s School of Education programs are accredited by the National
Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), the national
professional accrediting agency for schools, colleges, and departments
of education that prepare teachers, administrators, and other
professional personnel."

"For more information, call the Office of Graduate admissions at
585-385-8161 or visit www.sjfc.edu/graduate  "
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Karen Weaver, MLS, Electronic Resources Statistician, Duquesne
University, Gumberg Library, Pittsburgh PA email: [log in to unmask] /
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