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| The MS degree begins with six required courses, five of which are taken at the outset of the program. This assures students of a solid introduction to the field, a logical progression of coursework, and a wide variety of electives. The balance of the program can be completed either through a broad range of electives or an optional concentration that consists of 5 courses plus 4 electives of the student’s choice. A program of study consists largely of courses from five functional groupings: introductory courses, technology of information systems, information organizations, collection management, and information resources and services. Students may formally declare a concentration in any of the following (click to expand): Competitive Intelligence & Knowledge ManagementThis concentration focuses on information needs and knowledge management in special library, corporate, and other organizational settings. For more information on this concentration click here.
Digital LibrariesThis concentration covers a range of topics in digital resources, collections and services. It can serve as a bridging concentration accessible to MSIS students and several courses are a part of the MSIS curriculum. For more information on this concentration click here.
Library and Information ServicesThis is a generalist concentration that includes key professional skills and an orientation to both a work setting and a relevant elective. For more information on this concentration click here.
School Library MediaThis 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. For more information on this concentration click here. For more information on the School Library Media Program, review the SLiM Handbook. Youth ServicesThis concentration meets the interests of students planning public library careers with a focus on youth populations. For more information on this concentration click here.
In keeping with the flexibility and personal planning emphasis of the College’s MS, students may also select a “no concentration” option. A student’s individual program may include preparation for both general and specialized professional careers. In addition to the concentrations outlined above, students may choose to specialize in Healthcare Informatics or Archival Management (currently through Temple University). Coursework related to library and information work in legal, scientific, medical and business settings, as well as studies in computerized information systems is also offered. Students may need to take online classes to progress through the program at a full-time pace. |
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