Upon completion of this specialized program, students will have developed a theoretical, philosophical and practical knowledge base and prescribed competencies upon which to enter the common school, private school, and other institutional job markets in school librarianship. The major serves a twofold purpose: it enables students to earn an M.Ed. in Library Media Education that includes all the components for Oklahoma School Library Media Specialist Certification; and students already holding an M.Ed. must complete 24 hours of specialized course work for Library Media Specialist certification. Completion of these degree requirements alone will not satisfy certification requirements for the Standard Library Specialist Certificate. For additional certification information see: Media Specialist Certification Preparation section of this catalog.?