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• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum 3.00 overall grade point average in last degree (not credential or certificate) earned from an accredited institution of higher education. Applicants whose overall GPA is less than 3.00 but meet the University minimum GPA requirement and who present compelling evidence of academic and professional potential either through recent academic performance and/or experiential background, may be considered for admission at the discretion of the program admission committee.
• Valid California teaching credential. The credential pre-conditions of admission include: 

1. A valid California teaching credential that requires a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution and a program of professional preparation, including student teaching or the equivalent, holds an English learner authorization, and has met the Basic Skills Requirement (or its equivalent, such as the CBEST); or
2. A valid, clear full-time designated subjects teaching credential or a clear career technical education credential (including adult education credential), provided the applicant also possesses a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution, holds an English learner authorization, and has met the Basic Skills Requirement (or its equivalent, such as the CBEST).
3. International applicants have additional university application requirements including meeting the English language proficiency requirement. Please visit The Center for International Education (CIE) website for more information.

Please review the Eligibility Requirements website for GPA and admission eligibility requirements. 

Please visit the  for course descriptions.

Complete the following core courses (24 units):

• ETEC 510 - Foundations of Educational Technology and Media (3 units)
• ETEC 523 - Information and Digital Literacies (3 units)
• ETEC 525 - Digital Culture and Society (3 units)
• ETEC 530 - Leadership in Technology and Media (3 units)
• ETEC 540 - Organization of Resources (3 units)
• ETEC 551 - Education and the Internet (3 units)
• ETEC 570 - E-Learning Design and Development (3 units)
• ETEC 545 - Reading for Leisure and Learning (3 units)

Field Experience (3 units):

• ETEC 580 - Field Experience in Educational Technology (3 units)

Note: Equivalency credit may be allowed for coursework completed at аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ or other universities prior to enrolling in the Teacher Librarian Services Credential Program. Generally, coursework must have been completed within the past seven (7) years but each request will be evaluated individually by the Credential Coordinator.

For a description of the courses, please see the . Classes are held online, and are offered on Saturdays (most meet for a half day) or on weekday evenings. Students may plan carefully to take all credential courses on Saturdays. Matriculated students enroll online via MyаÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ.

Many of our students take two courses per semester. It is recommended students working full-time take two or less courses per semester. Students should consult their faculty advisors for advice on specific situations and suitable electives.

Below is a Sample Program for TLS only students admitted in the Fall semester (27 units)

Year 1

Fall

• ETEC 510 Foundations of Educational Technology and Media
• ETEC 523 Information and Digital Literacies

Spring

• ETEC 551 Education and the Internet
• ETEC 540 Organizations of Resources (Offered every other Spring semester)

OR

• ETEC 545 Reading for Leisure and Learning (Offered every other Spring semester)

Year 2

Fall

• ETEC 525 Digital Culture and Society
• ETEC 570 E- Learning Design and Development

Spring

• ETEC 530 Leadership in Educational Technology and Media
• ETEC 540 Organizations of Resources (Offered every other Spring semester)

OR

• ETEC 545 Reading for Leisure and Learning (Offered every other Spring semester)

Summer

• ETEC 580 Field Experience in Educational Technology

Below is a Sample Program for TLS only students admitted in the Spring semester (27 units)

Year 1

Spring

• ETEC 551 Education and the Internet
• ETEC 540 Organizations of Resources (Offered every other Spring semester)

OR 

• ETEC 545 Reading for Leisure and Learning (Offered every other Spring semester)

Fall

• ETEC 510 Foundations of Educational Technology and Media
• ETEC 523 Information and Digital Literacies

Year 2

Spring

• ETEC 530 Leadership in Educational Technology and Media
• ETEC 540 Organizations of Resources (Offered every other Spring semester)

OR 

• ETEC 545 Reading for Leisure and Learning (Offered every other Spring semester)

Fall

• ETEC 525 Digital Culture and Society
• ETEC 570 E- Learning Design and Development

Year 3

Spring

• ETEC 580 Field Experience in Educational Technology

Below is a Sample Program (for students taking Comprehensive Exam as culminating experience) for MS in Educational Technology and Media Leadership and Teacher Librarian Services Credential students admitted in the Fall semester (33 units)

Year 1

Fall

• ETEC 510 Foundations of Educational Technology and Media
• ETEC 523 Information and Digital Literacies

Spring

• ETEC 551 Education and the Internet
• ETEC 540 Organizations of Resources (Offered every other Spring semester)

OR 

• ETEC 545 Reading for Leisure and Learning (Offered every other Spring semester)

Summer 

• EDP 400 Introduction to Educational Research

Year 2

Fall

• ETEC 525 Digital Culture and Society
• ETEC 570 E- Learning Design and Development

Spring

• ETEC 530 Leadership in Educational Technology and Media
• ETEC 540 Organizations of Resources (Offered every other Spring semester)

OR 

• ETEC 545 Reading for Leisure and Learning (Offered every other Spring semester)

Fall

• ETEC 580 Field Experience in Educational Technology

Spring 

• ETEC 695 Seminar in Educational Technology

Below is a Sample Program (for students taking Comprehensive Exam as culminating experience) for MS in Educational Technology and Media Leadership and Teacher Librarian Services Credential students admitted in the Spring semester (33 units)

Year 1

Spring

• ETEC 551 Education and the Internet
• ETEC 540 Organizations of Resources (Offered every other Spring semester)

OR 

• ETEC 545 Reading for Leisure and Learning (Offered every other Spring semester)

Summer

• EDP 400 Introduction to Educational Research

Fall

• ETEC 510 Foundations of Educational Technology and Media
• ETEC 523 Information and Digital Literacies

Year 2

Spring

• ETEC 530 Leadership in Educational Technology and Media
• ETEC 540 Organizations of Resources (Offered every other Spring semester)

OR 

• ETEC 545 Reading for Leisure and Learning (Offered every other Spring semester)

Fall

• ETEC 525 Digital Culture and Society
• ETEC 570 E- Learning Design and Development

Year 3

Spring

• ETEC 695 Seminar in Educational Technology
• ETEC 580 Field Experience in Educational Technology

Teacher Librarian Services candidates who also earn the MS in Educational Technology & Media Leadership degree will take additional courses in research methods as well as complete an exit requirement of comprehensive exam, thesis or project.

Additional courses for the MS in Educational Technology & Media Leadership:

Complete the following courses (3 units):

• EDP 400

Choose one exit requirement (3-6 units):

• Comprehensive exam with ETEC 695 (3 units)
• Thesis with EDP 698 (6 units taken over two semesters)
• Project with EDP 699 (6 units taken over two semesters)