For information professionals who want to focus on management of digital information or information/library services
Drexel University's M.S. in Library & Information science has long been acknowledged to be a leading program. In its "America's Best Graduate Schools 2007," U.S. News & World Report has ranked the online degree in library & information science at the iSchool at Drexel (also known as the College of Information Science and Technology) 11th in the nation overall, while its specialties in Information Systems and Digital Librarianship came in at numbers 5 and 6, respectively. U.S.News & World Report also ranks Drexel University as having one of the 10 largest online graduate library science programs in the country.
Drexel's online degree program is a leading program in Library Information Sciences distance education too. It prepares information professionals for successful careers as knowledge management specialists, Web developers, Internet content librarians, competitive intelligence agents, or digital librarians.
There are two optional specializations available within this program.
- Management of Digital Information, with courses on database management, content representation, distributed computing, etc.
- Information/Library Services, with courses on collection development, cataloging and classification.
Online degree in library science features and benefits:
- An innovative curriculum with a strong technological background and a focus on teaching career skills in all the aspects of information management.
- A quality program, taught by the distinguished faculty of Drexel University's iSchool (College of Information Science and Technology).
- Fully accredited by the American Library Association (ALA).
- Highly interactive, e-Learning method designed to challenge and engage students while remaining convenient for the working professional.
The program consists of 45 credits (15 courses) and is organized in 10-week quarters. Breaking the year's academic work into shorter modules of 10 weeks each helps you stay focused and on track. It also adds convenience; you can take a term off during a busy period at work without undermining your momentum toward a degree.
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Applications are accepted on a rolling basis for Fall and Spring terms. Apply today! See admissions criteria for specific supplemental materials required.
