Graduate Credit Courses (Certificate and Nondegree)
All of the courses below are offered online. Check our Online Learning webpage for more information about taking a class online.
New to online learning and/or been out of school awhile?
If you are new to online learning, have been out of school for a while, or both, we will offer a six-week online course this summer: Online Graduate School 101. This non-credit instructor-led course will introduce you to online learning best practices and habits for students, will re-introduce you to what you need to survive as a student in the classroom at the graduate level, and will offer you a gentle and friendly guide to what's ahead for you in your online non-degree, certificate, or degree program.
Dates: June 22 to August 13th. Instructor: Melanie Andrich. Cost: $500. Please contact Melanie at mandrich@rutgers.edu or 732-932-7169 to receive more information and to register.
Youth Literature Online Certificate Program
This fifteen-credit advanced study of youth literature is designed for teachers, librarians, and other individuals who are concerned with passing on our literary heritage to youth in a technological age. Fourteen different courses are offered in a three year cycle, of which you must select five to earn the certificate. To qualify for admission you must have a master's degree in library science, education, or a related field, or hold a bachelor's degree and have sigificant work experience. You can enter the program in any semester; you may also take these courses individually without pursuing a certificate. For more information about the certificate program, check our Youth Literature Online Certificate Program website. The Summer 2009 course is:
The Art of the Picture Book
You will develop an understanding and appreciation of the processes of the creation of the visual aspects of children's books, including the development process from preliminary sketches and/or storyboard to the published book; relationships to verbal texts; format and layout; various media and techniques; case studies of individual artists and works. Prerequisites: experience in a children's literature course is strongly recommended; experience using email and basic World Wide Web searching techniques; your own reliable Internet account; and the hardware and software required for an online course (see Technical Requirements at http://rutgersonline.net). Sessions: this course is offered online asynchronously; class runs May 26th to July 17th. Instructor: Enola Romano 3 cr. Enrollment limit: 20.
Politics, Power, and Prize: Book awards for children's literature
This course will focus on the modern phenomenon of book awards for children's literature and the powerful politics of the award: how children's literature has historically honored or marginalized various kinds of published works; how objective are the criteria for award selection; how certain topics or themes may or may not increase chances of "winning;" how past winners reflect the dynamic American culture; and much, much more. Prerequisites: experience in a children's literature course is strongly recommended; experience using email and basic World Wide Web searching techniques; your own reliable Internet account; and the hardware and software required for an online course (see Technical Requirements at http://rutgersonline.net). Sessions: this course is offered online asynchronously; class runs June 22nd to August 12th. Instructor: Lance Weldy 3 cr. Enrollment limit: 20.
Special Topics Courses
Ethical Use Issues: Copyright in the 21st Century Classroom
The explosion of information over the past fifteen years and the ease in which digital file formats can be downloaded have created many problems for educators trying to teach ethical use of resources to their students. This course will provide information about our country's copyright laws and will examine copyright issues pertaining to students and teachers. During the course, we will analyze circumstances and conditions when resources can be used in the classroom, discuss responsible use of traditional and digital resources, identify Internet resources that assist with the teaching of ethical use, and examine strategies to minimize the opportunities for plagiarism in your school/classroom.
The emphasis will be on establishing a school environment that fosters the ethical use of educational resources by clarifying parameters for ethical use, modeling the practice of consistency in attribution, educating students on proper citation practice, and designing teaching units, projects and activities that support academic integrity. Class participants will get a better understanding of copyright issues impacting education in the 21st century and will become aware of related pitfalls and problems that affect educators today.
Please note: This course is a combination of theoretical and practical information about ethical use of educational resources in schools. It is not a course in school or copyright law and the information provided by the instructor is in no way meant to be legal advice about copyright issues.
Sessions: this course is offered online asynchronously; class runs May 26th through July 17th. Instructor: Donna McMullin 3 cr. Enrollment limit: 20.
Social Software Literacy
Explore the Web 2.0 world of social networking and communication with us! Your course is a hands-on approach to learning more about the use of social technologies for information collection, management, dissemination, promotion, and collaboration. You will create and/or use functioning examples of social software and programs for personal and professional use.The social software technology you will explore includes:
• IM
• Wikis
• Blogs
• RSS Feeds (use and create)
• Podcasting
• YouTube
• Photo sharing
• Social bookmarking
• Widgets
• Gaming
Sessions : this course is offered online asynchronously; class runs May 26th through July 17th. Instructor: Gail Palumbo. 3 cr. Enrollment limit: 20.
Using Historical Fiction
An exploration of Historical Fiction for children and young adults from grades 3-12. Emphasis is placed on selection, readings, analyzing, evaluating and using literature to complement the diverse curriculum and NJCCCS needs as well as interests and reading abilities of students. Each class will involve a lecture, literature reading and discussion. Students will complete weekly readings, learn strategies for selecting, evaluating, and finding historical fiction titles to complement their schools’ social studies needs. Students will also develop activities to enhance classroom student content mastery using Historical Fiction. Activities will be technologically embedded and/or rely on Web 2.0 applications, including the creation of a webquest. A GoogleLitTrip can replace the webquest as an alternate activity.
Sessions : this course is offered online asynchronously; class runs June 22nd through August 12th. Instructor: Pat Morris. 3 cr. Enrollment limit: 20.
School Library Media Studies
Our graduate courses are appropriate for school library media specialists and those contemplating moving into the school library media center. For general information about New Jersey requirements for work in school libraries and the courses we offer, please check our School Library Media Studies webpage.
We believe the best preparation you can have to work as a school librarian is an MLIS degree and the full School Library Media Certification. For details about Rutgers' MLIS degree, including information about the program in New Brunswick and the online program, please check the MLIS website. However, if you are pursing the Associate School Library Media Certification, or if you have an MLIS but need to fill in some coursework to qualify for the full School Library Media Certification, please contact Melanie Andrich at mandrich@rutgers.edu or 732-932-7169 for information about using our courses towards your requirements.
These courses in the school library media area are being offered in Summer 2009:
Coordination of School Library Media Programs and Services (formerly Core Competencies for School Library/Media Programs and Services) 17:611:510
An introduction to the functions and services of the K-12 school library media center and the various roles of the library media specialist. Topics to be addressed in this course include: the library media center as a physical place; the role of the library media specialist in the teaching-learning process; strategies for cooperative program planning and teaching; and policies at the school, district, state and national levels. Prerequisites: experience using email and basic World Wide Web searching techniques, your own reliable Internet account, and the hardware and software required for an online course. Sessions: this course is offered online asynchronously; class runs May 26th to July 17th. Instructor: Alice Yucht. 3 cr. Enrollment limit: 20.
Integrating Your Library Media Program and Your School Curriculum
17:611:511 (3 credits)
In this course we will examine how to design a library media program so that it is integrated with a school's curriculum. We will cover both theoretical and practical aspects of instructional program design, including learning theories, information literacy, curriculum standards, and current trends in educational media programs. We will examine the integration of information literacy across the curriculum applying strategies for collaborative planning, team teaching, and implementing inquiry-based learning programs. Prerequisites: experience using email and basic World Wide Web searching techniques, your own reliable Internet account, and the hardware and software required for an online course. Sessions: this course is offered online asynchronously; class runs May 26th to July 17th. Instructor: Deborah Sparnon. 3 cr. Enrollment limit: 20.
Developing User-Centered Educational Media 17:611:513
In this course you will explore user-centered approaches to the production of a variety of print and multimedia resources for school library media centers. We will examine a range of uses of educational media and develop criteria for evaluating the effectiveness, quality, and credibility of resources. Students will have hands-on experience in planning and developing the following resources: bibliographies from print, database, and non-print resources, evaluation criteria of media, WebQuests, Power Point and other electronic presentations, and websites. Prerequisites: experience using email and basic World Wide Web searching techniques, your own reliable Internet account, and the hardware and software required for an online course (see Technical Requirements at http://rutgersonline.net). Sessions : this course is offered online asynchronously; class runs June 22nd to August 12th. Instructor: Pat Morris. 3 cr. Enrollment limit: 20.
An Educator's Survey of Young Adult Literature 17:611:549
This survey course of young adult literature (books for teenagers) is designed especially for teachers, school media specialists, and other educators. The focus is on contemporary books aimed at readers ages 12-18. The course provides the opportunity to explore this rich literature and to create lesson plans, booktalks, webquests, and other material useful in the school library or classroom. The emphasis is on reading widely and on intense engagement with the texts. Students will read thirty to forty titles in the course of the semester. Prerequisites: experience using email and basic World Wide Web searching techniques, your own reliable Internet account, and the hardware and software required for an online course (see Technical Requirements at http://rutgersonline.net). Sessions : this course is offered online asynchronously; class runs June 22nd to August 12th. Instructor: GraceAnne DeCandido.
3 cr. Enrollment limit: 20.
Courses in the Education Sequence
The two courses below are part of a three-course program that meets the N.J.A.C. requirements for school librarians who have no teaching background to "complete a coherent college program at a regionally accredited college or university that includes a minimum of nine semester-hour credits in educational theory, curriculum design and integration, teaching methodology, student/learning development, and behavior management." Details about our program are available here.
Theory and Foundations of Education for the School Library Media Specialist 17:611:520
An introduction to the historical foundations and major theories and philosophies in education. The focus is on the role of the school library media specialist as a teacher in the media center and the professional community of the school. Students will explore and apply learning and child development theories; develop strategies for communication with students, parents, faculty and staff, administration, and other professionals; and explore legal issues connected to the role of library media specialist. A major component of the class will be to support each student in developing a personal philosophy of education. Prerequisites: permission to enroll in this course will be granted to students who are seeking certification as a school library media specialist or associate school library media specialist, as evidenced by current or previous enrollment in appropriate coursework; experience using email and basic World Wide Web searching techniques, your own reliable Internet account, and the hardware and software required for an online course. Sessions: this course is offered online asynchronously; class runs June 22nd to August 12th. Instructor: Marjorie Pappas. 3 cr. Enrollment limit: 20.
Curriculum Design/Integration and Teaching Methodologies for the School Library Media Specialist
17:611:521
This course is an introduction to teaching strategies and learning models used in the classroom and library media center. Students will focus on new trends in educational research and identify current trends in instruction. Emphasis will be placed on the planning and construction of lesson plans and units of study based on principles of curriculum design for the instruction and integration of New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards and Information Literacy Standards for Student Learning. Prerequisites: permission to enroll in this course will be granted to students who are seeking certification as a school library media specialist or associate chool library media specialist, as evidenced by current or previous enrollment in appropriate coursework; experience using email and basic World Wide Web searching techniques, your own reliable Internet account, and the hardware and software required for an online course (see Technical Requirements at http://rutgersonline.net). Sessions : this course is offered online asynchronously; class runs May 26th to July 17th. Instructor: Marjorie Pappas. 3 cr. Enrollment limit: 20 per section.
Textbook Information
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