UPitt announces the FastTrack MLIS (distance education)

From: Kristina P Ruelos (kpr2+@PITT.EDU)
Date: Fri Jan 19 2001 - 12:31:19 CST

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    The FastTrack MLIS Program at Pitt

    NOW YOU HAVE A CHOICE

    In response to the needs of working adults who wish to pursue a Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) degree, the University of Pittsburgh Department of Library and Information Science will begin to offer online courses beginning May, 2001 through the FastTrack MLIS Program. FastTrack students will be able to earn the MLIS degree in two years from one of the highest ranked American Library Association-accredited programs, according to the 1999 U.S. News and World Report rankings.

    The 36-credit degree program is tailored to fit the needs of adult working students from the location of their choice. The first two areas of concentration to be offered are the School Library Certification Program and the Public/Academic Library Career Track.

    AN ONLINE COMMUNITY OF LEARNERS

    The FastTrack MLIS Program is designed for motivated individuals who work well outside the traditional classroom setting, manage time well, can make information technology an ally in learning, and need to balance family and work obligations that may have otherwise interfered with the pursuit of an advanced degree. FastTrack students will benefit on an individual level from the flexibility and convenience of the degree program, and they will also be part of a rich online community of learners. Each student is part of a cohort that will progress through the two-year program together.

    FastTrack begins with its first two courses-Understanding Information and Introduction to Information Technology-on May 14, 2001. Course delivery will be through a combination of Web-based, CD-ROM, and on-campus learning experiences, supported by extensive University computing and online library resources.

    The first on-campus learning experience occurs from July 13-22 when students meet the faculty and one another, learn through hands-on computer training, and build camaraderie and a cooperative learning network. In each of the subsequent terms students will be required to attend one weekend session on-campus.

    WHAT YOU NEED TO CONNECT

    Students will need a computer capable of running Microsoft Office 2000 and a Web browser with Java support. The computer must also be equipped with high speed CD-ROM (or DVD) drive, and AGP card capable of supporting streaming video, and a sound system capable of supporting audio input and streaming audio output.

    FASTTRACK CALENDAR

    March 30, 2001 Application Due April 6, 2001 Student notified by E-mail April 20, 2001 Student must be registered May 14, 2001 Program Begins

    COMPLETE FASTTRACK MLIS PROGRAM INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE

    http://fasttrack.sis.pitt.edu

    PROGRAM COORDINATOR

    Susan W. Alman Department of Library and Information Science University of Pittsburgh 135 N. Bellefield Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15260 Phone: 1-800-672-9435 E-mail: mailto:salman@mail.sis.pitt.edu

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