MS in Library and Information Science - Youth Services Online Degree Information

	MS in Library and Information Science - Youth Services
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Degree Title:	MS in Library and Information Science - Youth Services
College:	Drexel University Online
Description:	The MS in Library & Information Science program prepares tomorrow's information professionals for roles such as web developers, knowledge management and Internet content specialists, competitive intelligence experts, or digital librarians. Students can choose a concentration in Youth Services. This concentration meets the interests of students planning public library careers with a focus on youth populations. 45 credits (15 courses) are required to obtain an MS in Library & Information Science. This degree program is an innovative curriculum with a strong technological background and a focus on teaching career skills in all the aspects of information management, taught by the distinguished faculty of Drexel University's College of Information Science and Technology, and fully accredited by the American Library Association (ALA). In its "America's Best Graduate Schools 2010," U.S.News & World Report has ranked the Drexel University College of Information Science and Technology's Master's in Library and Information Science 11th in the nation overall, while its specialties in Information Systems and Digital Librarianship came in at numbers 5 and 6, respectively.

Accreditation:	Middle States Association of Colleges and Universities (?)
Delivery Format:	Entirely Online (?)
Educational Level:	Master (?)
Language:	English
Requirements:	Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher in the last two years of undergraduate work. Graduate work should have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Course Length (Weeks):	10
Credits To Complete:	45

Facts & Figures

Institutional Accrediting Agency: (?)
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Address:
3001 Market Street, Suite 300
Philadelphia, PA 19104
US

Institution Type: (?)
Private, not-for-profit, Higher Education

Calendar Type:
Quarter System: 4 Quarters per year.

Average Cost per Credit:
Bachelor’s Degree Program tuition: between $352 - $525 per credit (varies by program); Master’s Degree Program tuition: between $510 - $915 per credit (varies by program).

Credit-earning Options:
Drexel University Online allows students to earn college credit from previous studies, certifications, etc. Credit-earning options vary by program.

Delivery Format: (?)
Courses are available online 24 hours a day. Students login and are able to view lectures, assignments, projects, and threaded discussions. Technical support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Carnegie Classification: (?)
Doctoral/Research University—Intensive

Technical Requirements:
PC or MAC, Web Browser, 56Kpbs Modem Internet Connection or better, 16-bit Sound Card and Speakers or better.

Geographic Restrictions:
United States and Canada residents only.

On-Campus Requirement:
The majority of online degrees and certificates offered by Drexel are available entirely online. A few programs do have an on-campus requirement.

Scholarships Offered:
Scholarships are available for several of Drexel's online programs.

Loans Offered:
Drexel offers a variety of federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs.

Registration Details:
Completion of an online application is required for all programs. See individual programs for additional requirements (minimum GPA, test scores, etc.)