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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 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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 " ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Karen Weaver, MLS, Electronic Resources Statistician, Duquesne University, Gumberg Library, Pittsburgh PA email: [log in to unmask] / Gmail: [log in to unmask]