Overview

To become endorsed as a Library Media Specialist in Kansas, candidates must complete the 6 endorsement courses listed below (18 graduate credit hours), and either already hold a Master's degree, or complete the additional requirements listed below to earn a Master of Science in Library Media Specialist degree from Fort Hays State University (additional 18 graduate credit hours for a total of 36).

If a candidate does not already hold a Master's degree, then they must apply to the Graduate school as degree-seeking.

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Whether you are looking to deepen your understanding of teaching techniques, become a building principal or community counselor, or renew your license, the Department of Advanced Education Programs at Fort Hays State University provides numerous degrees and the scheduling flexibility that will enable you to meet your career goals.

Although you can participate in class from anywhere around the world, you will quickly become a part of our community of confident learners and tenacious Tigers. Interactions with your classmates and your expert instructors will enrich your learning experience, even without being in a traditional classroom environment.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Selection of School Library Media
Cataloging
School Library Media Administration
Instructional Technology Theory & Practice
Fostering Engagement in Today's Learners
Advanced Literature for Children & Young Adults

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Hays, United States

Disciplines

Library Science Engineering Management Literature View 71 other Masters in Literature in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit an Application for Graduate Admission at the appropriate website.
Pay the $40 domestic application fee or $50 international application fee.
Provide the Graduate School with an official bachelor's degree transcript and master's degree transcript (if applicable) from a regionally accredited institution.
For institutions outside the United States and Canada, a World Education Service (WES) International Course-by-Course Transcript Evaluation is required for translation.
A personal statement addressing your reason for beginning a Library Media Specialist program
Two outside personal recommendations
Send a copy of your teaching license
International students must provide evidence of their ability to speak English.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

13014 USD / year

≈ 13014 USD / year
Out-of-State

13014 USD / year

≈ 13014 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

5076 USD / year

≈ 5076 USD / year

Funding

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Overview

Advance Your Teaching And Administrative Experience Through Online Programs

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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