Library Media Education Program

The Department of Education Studies: K-12 and Secondary Programs (KSP) prepares graduate candidates for Library Media Education in the K-12 environment. The program emphasis is placed upon facilitating graduate candidates in strengthening and broadening their knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to function effectively as a Library Media Specialist.

The Library Media Licensure is offered for those who have completed a Bachelor's Degree and have a current Teaching License. Candidates from states that do not require a Teaching License can use these courses, too. Candidates entering this program will take course work on-line over a period two years, culminating in a semester long internship. The Library Media Education program is accredited by NCATE and approved by the Minnesota Board of Teaching.

100% Online Learning Tuition

Students enrolled exclusively in online courses at Minnesota State University, Mankato for an academic term can submit a request to be charged tuition at a market rate equivalent to the rate charged for on-campus Minnesota resident students.

Exceptions to the 100% Online Learner market rate tuition occur when the student is a resident of a state with a reciprocity agreement with the State of Minnesota; in those cases, the reciprocity rates supersedes the 100% Online Learner rate.

If you are a resident of Minnesota, you do not need to request the 100% Online Learner status.

If you are a resident of: North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Manitoba you will receive the lowest tuition rates under your reciprocity agreement. Please refer to the Office of the Registrar website for information on receiving reciprocity rates.

If you are a resident of any other state not listed above and intend to enroll exclusively in online courses at Minnesota State University, Mankato please apply at: http://www.mnsu.edu/campushub/tuition_fees/rates/2006_2007/onlinelearner/grad/index.html