Library and Information Science - School Library Media - Drexel University Online

Library and Information Science - School Library Media from Drexel University Online is a Online Master Librarian degree that prepares you for a Education career. 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 2010," U.S. News & World Report has ranked the online degree in library & information science at The iSchool at Drexel, College of Information Science and Technology, 9th in the Nation Overall, while its specialties in Health Librarianship (#5), Digital Librarianship (#6), and Information Systems (#3) were also top-ranked. 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 prepares information professionals for successful careers as traditional librarians, knowledge management specialists, web developers, internet content librarians, competitive intelligence agents, and digital librarians. School Library Media Concentration This concentration is for students who wish to work in K-12 school library programs in both public and private schools. Designed to prepare graduates to be eligible for certification as school librarians by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE), the program meets the requirements of the State of Pennsylvania and provides a strong basis for seeking certification in other states as well. In most instances, students will be required to complete a supervised field study to be eligible for certification. NOTE: Currently, all courses in the School Library Media Concentration except the Field Study (INFO 891) are offered online. INFO 891, which is required for certification in the State of Pennsylvania, must be completed within a 50-mile radius of Drexel University's main campus. This course requires a 6-week full time (for students who hold a teacher certification) or 12-week full time (for students who do not have teacher certification) field experience component. Students seeking certification elsewhere should check on requirements in their own jurisdictions. While completing the Library & Information Science Master's degree students may also receive the certificate in Healthcare Informatics. 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. * Complete the Library & Information Science program at the pace that fits into your lifestyle. Take one course per term up to a full time credit load (9 or more credits per quarter). 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. Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Librarian courses.