There is a multi-step process for becoming certified as a School Library Media Specialist or Associate School Library Media Specialist. The process is now similar to the process for teaching certification.

If you are seeking the Master of Information, Library and Information Science concentration or School Librarianship concentration, follow the information in this section to determine what is relevant to your academic and career goals.

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There are many resources available to help you navigate SC&I and the Communication program. Additionally, our faculty can guide you in making choices to reflect your interests and career objectives.

Faculty from the Department of Journalism and Media Studies have developed exciting, short-term study abroad courses that help our majors meet their degree requirements while gaining international experience in global journalism and media systems.

All Rutgers University students, regardless of major, are eligible to declare the Gender and Media minor after completing one of these two Gender and Media foundation courses with a grade of C or better.