Degree Information
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The Specialist in Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction, with a concentration in Library Science, is offered as a hybrid program, on-campus and online. The program emphasizes a practical, hands-on approach to the management and administration of library materials, technologies, and other resources to assist students in the classroom. This program also offers a core research element in addition to the library services-focused curriculum.
Admissions Requirements
Students seeking admission to the Curriculum and Instruction Specialist in Education program (licensure, non-licensure, and post-baccalaureate) are required to have:
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- GPA: at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in a graduate-level degree program from an accredited institution
- References: contact information for three references (name and email)
Requirements for Provisional Standing:
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- Provisional standing may be requested by departmental evaluation when the graduate GPA is lower than 3.0. Teacher licensure standards may require a separate minimum GPA for licensure.
- To advance from provisional to full admission, a student must earn a minimum 3.0 GPA on the first nine (9) hours of graduate study.
International candidates are required to demonstrate competency in spoken and written English by taking appropriate standardized tests. See accepted standardized tests and minimum required scores »
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