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At many LIS schools you can take technology-related courses within the program as a non-matriculating student. Warmly, Colleen On Sat, Jun 11, 2011 at 6:08 PM, Tracy McCowan <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > I already have an MLS and need to take some courses to update my technical > knowledge. Does anyone know of any online courses I could take which are > not part of (or do not have to be part of) a degree program? If so, which > institutions offer them? > > Tracy McCowan > > > > > > On Thu, Jun 9, 2011 at 12:40 PM, Cunningham, Flo <[log in to unmask]>wrote: > >> Kent State announces “eDegree,” a completely online M.L.I.S.! >> >> >> >> >> >> Earn your master’s degree without disrupting your life, without leaving >> your current job and relocating, and without physically sitting in a >> classroom. >> >> >> >> The School of Library and Information Science (SLIS) at Kent State >> University is offering a new, innovative way to complete a Master of Library >> and Information Science (M.L.I.S.) degree. The eDegree program is Web-based >> -- all courses will be completed online. >> >> >> >> Join us for a live, interactive online open house on Wednesday, June 15, >> at either noon or 6 p.m. to learn more about eDegree. Greg Byerly, Ph.D., >> and eDegree Administrative Clerk Mary Paschen will briefly describe the >> program and then answer your questions. >> >> >> >> To participate, send an email to [log in to unmask], and you’ll receive a >> link to connect to the presentation. >> >> >> >> >> >> *eDegree FAQs* >> >> >> >> WHY SHOULD I GET MY MASTER’S DEGREE FROM *KENT STATE*? >> >> There is no better place than Kent State University. >> >> >> >> The Kent State School of Library and Information Science (SLIS) has one of >> the largest library and information science graduate programs in the >> country, with nearly 700 graduate students. It is accredited by the >> American Library Association (ALA) and is ranked in the top 20 by U.S. News >> and World Report, and its youth librarianship program is ranked 13th. >> >> >> >> WHAT ARE THE AVAILABLE *SPECIALIZATIONS*? >> >> The *eDegree *currently offers four specializations for your online >> degree. >> >> >> >> · Children and Young Adult Librarianship >> >> · Public Librarianship >> >> · K-12 School Library Media Specialist >> >> · *Museum Studies – NEW!* >> >> * * >> >> WHAT ARE THE *TIMEFRAME & SCHEDULE*? >> >> The *eDegree *is designed for your convenience and to meet your schedule. >> >> >> >> Due to the structured nature of the program, students entering the *eDegree >> * program must begin in the fall semester. Applications for Fall 2011 >> are now being accepted on a space-available basis. Interested students >> should apply as soon as possible. >> >> >> >> Students can complete the online coursework required for their >> specialization (e.g., museum studies) within the MLIS degree either through >> the Two-Year Option or the Fast Track Option (12-15 months). >> >> >> >> The courses are offered during Kent State’s scheduled semesters and vary >> in terms of length (e.g., some may be 10-week classes, while other may run >> 15 weeks). You will know the schedule of courses from the time you begin >> the program to graduation. >> >> >> >> Courses will not “meet” at a specific time each week. However, some >> professors may choose to require a synchronous presence on some occasions >> during the course, but these will be scheduled in advance. >> >> >> >> HOW DO I GET *MORE INFORMATION*? >> >> For additional information and to apply, go to the SLIS website ( >> www.slis.kent.edu) and click on *eDegree* program. Or, contact Mary >> Paschen, eDegree Adm. Clerk, at [log in to unmask] >> >> >> >> (Note: eDegree replaces the School’s “12-12-12 Distance Learning Degree” >> program.) >> >> >> >> >> > > -- ________________________________________ Colleen S. Harris, MLS, MFA Author of * The Kentucky Vein <http://www.punkinhouse.com/Colleen_Harris.html>* (Punkin House, 2011) - available April 5, 2011! *These Terrible Sacraments<http://www.bellowingark.org/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=44&idcategory=30> * (Bellowing Ark, 2010) *God in My Throat: The Lilith Poems* <http://www.bellowingark.org/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=36&idcategory=30>(Bellowing Ark, 2009) Poetry Editor of *Ontologica<http://www.warriorpoetgroup.com/Ontologica/index.shtml> *http://colleensharris.blogspot.com ______________