Vvcsualley City (CSi) Valley City State University’s Master of Education program in Library and Information Technologies has earned “National Recognition” status from the American Association of School Librarians and the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation.

VCSU’s program is one of only 46 programs nationwide, and the only program in the region, to receive AASL/CAEP National Recognition.

The VCSU M.Ed. LIT program—established in 2007 and delivered to students entirely online—has more than 40 graduates. According to Donna James, VCSU library director and LIT concentration chair, it continues to expand regionally, with an increasing number of students enrolling from other states including North Dakota.