Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA
Drexel University online provides an exceptional learning experience no matter where in the world a student might be. Drexel understands that an investment in education is an investment in the future of a professional. It is a top ranked, regionally accredited institution that is known for its own interdisciplinary approach applied to education. The University constantly get applauded by employers for the online degree and certification programs that it provides. So much so in fact that Drexel has made it their mission to provide students with practical knowledge that will give them professional success. Students will gain knowledge that can be put to work as soon as classes start. The faculty members are made up of energetic scholars that are recognized expert in their field. They are committed to the education of their students—filling in the blank space that is between what they do know and what they need to learn, through engaging their professional interests, building on their valuable experience, and providing students with continuous support. The Drexel community is spread far across the country and around the world, bringing together a diverse group of adults that have varying degrees of life experience, professional know how, and practical advice. So while students are earning a valuable degree, they will also leave with an outstanding network of contacts, colleagues, and friends. Unlike other online education providers, Drexel can offer outstanding study abroad opportunities for all virtual students. Some of these opportunities have even been built into the curriculum.
Online MLIS with a concentration on Management of Digital Information
The Masters in Library and Information Science degree program is broken up into four separate 10 week quarters per year allowing students to take more courses in a shorter amount of time. One semester credit equals to 1.5 quarter credits. Traditional universities use the two semester system. The library and information science program gives students a solid introduction to the field with coursework that advances in a logical progression and the availability of a wide variety of electives. Students are required to complete six core courses that will total 18 credits. To complete the Masters in Library and Information Science program, students must complete a total of 45 credits. To make up the difference students can take any available subject electives with the INFO prefix to complete the required number of credits for the program. Upon picking their (optional) concentration, students will complete five courses—3 to 4 of which are required and 1 to 2 of which will be chosen from a preselected list of courses that are relevant to this area. The remaining 12 credits are free electives. And some outstanding cases students with previous coursework coming from an ALA accredited program or other information science program can petition to be exempt from one to three of the required courses. The petition should be submitted at the time that the application is, and needs to include all appropriate paperwork. The concentration for Management of Digital Information, now called Digital Curation, is made up of 3 required courses, one technology course, and one Content course.
