Library and Information Science

Drexel University is among the top 50 private, non-profit, national doctoral/research universities in the US, and is ranked by U.S.News & World Report as one of America's Best Colleges for 2007.
In 2009, Drexel's Library and Information Science program is ranked eleventh overall by U.S.News & World Report ,while its specialties in Information Systems and Digital Librarianship ranked at 5 and 6, respectively. Drexel online programs are ranked by U.S.News & World Report among the Best Online Graduate Programs in Engineering, Education, Library Science and Business.
The Information Science programs are accredited by The American Library Association (ALA).
Cost and time savings: prices for some of DU's online programs are lower than the same programs taught on campus. Also, you can transfer credits from prior education and possibly earn credit for work experience through CLEP exams.

Library & Information Science - MS
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. 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.

Core courses in the Library & Information Systems MS Degree program include:

Professional and Social Aspects of Information Services
Information Resources and Services I & II
Action Research
Intro to Info Systems Analysis
Managing Information Organizations

The Library and Information Science MS Degree program offers 5 Specializations:

Competitive Intelligence & Knowledge Management
Digital Libraries
Library & Information Services
School Library Media
Youth Services

Library & Information Science /
Competitive Intelligence & Knowledge Management - MS
Courses in the LIS Competitive Intelligence & Knowledge Mgt concentration program include:

Information Service in Organizations
Knowledge Assets Mgmt in Organizations
Competitive Intelligence

Library & Information Science /
Digital Libraries - MS
Courses in the LIS Digital Library concentration program include:

Internet Information Resources
Digital Libraries
Digital Library Technology

Library & Information Science /
Library & Information Services - MS
Courses in the LIS Library & Information Services concentration program include:

Internet Information Resources
Cataloging and Classification I
Collection Development

Library & Information Science /
School Library Media - MS
Courses in the LIS School Library Media concentration program include:

Cataloging and Classification I
Library Automation
Collection Development
Resources for Children
Resources for Young Adults
Instructional Role Information Specialist

Library & Information Science /
Youth Services - MS
Courses in the LIS Youth Services concentration program include:

Public Library Service
Resources for Children
Resources for Young Adults

Drexel University

Founded in 1891, Drexel University, Philadelphia's technological university, is among the top 50 private, non-profit, national doctoral/research universities in the US, and is ranked by U.S.News & World Report as one of America's Best Colleges for 2007. Drexel University Online also received the 21st Century Best Practice Award for Distance Learning from the United States Distance Learning Association.

Learning Format:

Each degree program 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.

Financing Options:

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

Accreditation:

Drexel University is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

The Information Science programs are accredited by ALA.