Library and Information Science - Youth Services - Drexel University Online

Library and Information Science - Youth Services from Drexel University Online is a Online Master Librarian degree that prepares you for a Education career. For information professionals who want to focus on management of digital information or information/ library services Drexel University's M.S. in Library & Information science has long been acknowledged to be a leading program. In its "America's Best Graduate Schools 2010," U.S. News & World Report has ranked the online degree in library & information science at The iSchool at Drexel, College of Information Science and Technology, 9th in the Nation Overall, while its specialties in Health Librarianship (#5), Digital Librarianship (#6), and Information Systems (#3) were also top-ranked. U.S.News & World Report also ranks Drexel University as having one of the 10 largest online graduate library science programs in the country. Drexel's online degree program prepares information professionals for successful careers as traditional librarians, knowledge management specialists, web developers, internet content librarians, competitive intelligence agents, and digital librarians. Youth Services Concentration This concentration meets the interests of students planning public library careers with a focus on youth populations. While completing the Library & Information Science Master's degree students may also receive the certificate in Healthcare Informatics. Online degree in library science features and benefits: * An innovative curriculum with a strong technological background and a focus on teaching career skills in all the aspects of information management. * A quality program, taught by the distinguished faculty of Drexel University's iSchool (College of Information Science and Technology). * Fully accredited by the American Library Association (ALA). * Highly interactive, e-Learning method designed to challenge and engage students while remaining convenient for the working professional. * Complete the Library & Information Science program at the pace that fits into your lifestyle. Take one course per term up to a full time credit load (9 or more credits per quarter). The program consists of 45 credits (15 courses) and is organized in 10-week quarters. Breaking the year's academic work into shorter modules of 10 weeks each helps you stay focused and on track. Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Librarian courses.