| Founded in 1892, The iSchool at Drexel's Master of
Science in Library and Information Science (MS) is one of the oldest
and most respected programs of its kind in the nation.
Accreditation, Awards and Accolades
- One of only 62 schools
accredited by the American Library Association
- The MS is ranked 9th in the nation overall by U.S. News & World Report, which also rated the
Information Systems specialty 3rd, Medical Librarianship 5th
and the Digital Librarianship specialty 6th
- Academic Analytics Scholarly Productivity Index ranked our faculty 8th in
Information Studies/Science for scholarly productivity
- A major recipient of grants from the Institute
for Museum and Library Services supporting LIS research and student
learning
- More than 83% of students surveyed in 2009 said
they would recommend the iSchool to others based on their
experience and education
Flexible Education
- Students can complete their degree completely online, on campus or a through a combination of online and on-campus courses
- Students
may specialize their studies through one of six optional
concentrations, and utilize electives to further enhance their education
- Practicum and the IPL give students the
opportunity gain experience in their field and use their new knowledge
before graduation
- Incoming students can receive elective credits for prior relevant
professional work experience
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