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Admission Requirements for MS Program - Requirements for the LME Master’s Degree

The Master of Science in Library Media Education requires a minimum of 30 semester hours plus a research course/tool for a total of 33 hours. Students may transfer up to nine hours of graduate coursework into the LME program with the approval of their advisor. There are certain conditions under which the research tool may be waived. Students must contact the program advisor regarding these conditions.

Admission Requirements

Students must apply for admission to Graduate Studies at WKU to be eligible for admission to LME. Admission to the Master of Science in LME program requires a minimum GAP score of 2500, which is calculated using the following formula: Undergraduate GPA mulitplied by (GRE-Verbal plus GRE-Quantitative score) and a minimum GRE analytical writing score of 3.5. Students with a GAP score of between 2200 and 2500 and the minimum 3.5 score for analytical writing may contact the LME program coordinator for information on the documentation required by the alternate admissions policy of the program area. Applicants with a GAP score below 2200  will not be admitted. These applicants should retake the GRE and re apply to the LME program. EXCEPTION: The GAP and GRE requirements may be waived for any student who has successfully completed a previous master's or higher degree from an accredited institution.

Scholarships

Financial assistance is available for students in the LME program. Scholarships are available from a number of sources at WKU including the LME program, Graduate Studies, and the WKU Alumni Association. There is a section on financial assistance in the LME Student Handbook that provides more information about scholarships. In addition, refer to Graduate Studies,  and the WKU Alumni Association for other scholarship opportunities.

Additional Information on Requirements for the Master’s Degree and LMS Certification

Research Tool: Students who are required to take the Research Tool must complete the course with a minimum grade of "B"

Critical Performances and the Electronic Portfolio System: Critical Performances are specific assignments required in each LME course that students are required to include in their online CEBS Electronic Portfolio. The Electronic Portfolio demonstrates that students possess specific knowledge and skills required for their profession. In classes, students will receive information about registering and using the Electronic Portfolio System (EPS) to upload selected Critical Performances for their Electronic Portfolios. Some instructors require Critical Performances  to be uploaded to the EPS system before a grade is awarded.

The Professional Growth Plan And Professional Portfolio: Students must develop a Professional Growth Plan (PGP) at the beginning of their program (LME 501 & LME 512) and create a Professional Portfolio on a CD-ROM in their practicum course (LME 590). The Plan and Portfolio are based on state and national standards for Experienced Teachers, Library Media Education and/or Educational Technology. Portions of this Professional Portfolio comprise the Critical Performance for LME 590 and must be uploaded to the Electronic Portfolio System (EPS).

LMS Focus - Praxis II Specialty Exam: The PRAXIS II Specialty Examination is required by Kentucky for the P-12 Library Media Specialist Certificate.  This exam is not required for graduation from the LME program. The PRAXIS II Specialty Examination or another examination may be required for certification in other states. Students outside of Kentucky are responsible for determining the requirements for certification in their states. The PRAXIS II Exam is administered by the Educational Testing Service at various times and locations in Kentucky.

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