Why GET YOUR MASTER'S in School Library & Media Leadership at ORU?
Our Master of Education (M.Ed.) in School Library & Media Leadership blends education,
technology, and leadership to prepare you to serve as a certified School Library Media
Specialist in K–12 settings. Designed for working educators, this flexible program
emphasizes literacy development, digital resource management, and instructional technology
while aligning with state and national standards. Through engaging coursework and
internships, you’ll gain the expertise to create dynamic, student-centered learning
environments that empower both teachers and students.
Start your journey in School Library & Media Leadership at ORU today!
Experience hands-on learning, face-to-face interaction, and vibrant community life
at our main campus.
ORU FLEX
Join live, scheduled classes online with real-time interaction and a structured learning
environment.
ONLINE
Access coursework anytime, anywhere—perfect for self-paced learning and flexible schedules.
When you serve, you have to be careful not to exhaust the people at the expense of
actually serving them. At ORU, we focus so much on meeting the needs of those we serve
and leaving them better than we found them.
Gabe Frohlich
California
Flex Highlight
Graduates love how ORU Flex keeps our modular classes lively and connected. They engage
in real time from anywhere and build strong relationships with both residential and
virtual peers. To see how it works in action, check out this short video.
The College of Education offers 50% off tuition for anyone employed full-time at a
Christian school or an Oklahoma public school for up to 6 semesters. Explore our graduate
financial aid page to discover scholarship opportunities designed to support your
education journey.
Careers with a School Library & Media Leadership degree
Graduates of ORU's school library & media leadership master's progam enjoy careers
such as:
School Librarian
Library Media Specialist
Instructional Technology Specialist
Digital Literacy Coordinator
Researcher & Research Assistant
Librarian
Content Curator
Digital Resource Developer
Program Features
Classes are taught in a hybrid, modular format consisting of 2½ days of face-to-face
sessions, Thursday evening through Saturday afternoon, accompanied by online pre-
and post-assignments.
Fall sessions are held in September, October, and November; spring sessions are held
in January, February, and March. This 35.5-hour, non-cohort, program is designed to
be completed in a minimum of two years. Admission is continuous, with program entry
at any point in the fall or spring.
This program emphasizes practice over theory, integrating practical post-assignments
that directly connect coursework to your professional setting. Each project is designed
to address real-world challenges in your workplace, allowing you to apply research,
leadership, and problem-solving skills in meaningful, hands-on ways.
You’ll learn from highly qualified faculty who bring extensive experience as educators,
administrators, librarians, and researchers, and who genuinely care about your personal
and professional success. Through Spirit-empowered teaching and mentorship, they model
the heart of transformational leadership, guiding you to grow in both excellence and
purpose.
Internships are thoughtfully tailored to align with each student’s goals and strengths,
providing meaningful, hands-on practice that prepares them for the dynamic demands
of today’s schools.
As part of the program, candidates complete comprehensive exams that assess their
mastery of key concepts, leadership principles, and research-based practices gained
throughout their coursework. These exams ensure graduates demonstrate the depth of
knowledge and professional readiness expected of advanced educational leaders.
The College of Education is nationally accredited by the Council for the Accreditation
of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and by the Oklahoma Office of Educational Quality and
Accountability (OEQA). It is a member of the American Association of Colleges of Teacher
Education (AACTE).
MEET YOUR FACULTY
At ORU, our school library & media leadership faculty bring extensive academic expertise
and real-world experience to the classroom, blending their knowledge with a strong
foundation of faith. They are dedicated to mentoring and equipping you to become a
Spirit-empowered media leader, ready to create digitally-rich and learner-centered
environments that foster literacy and critical thinking.