Kent State University
School of Library and Information Science
PO Box 5190
Kent, OH 44242-0001
Phone: 330-672-2782
Fax: 330-672-7965
Email: inform@slis.kent.edu
URL: http://www.slis.kent.edu
| Admissions | CHERYL TENNANT, Administrative Clerk, Student Services, SLIS Kent, 330-672-0001, cmtennan@kent.edu |
| Financial Aid | http://www.slis.kent.edu/content/view/57/159/ |
| Students | 600 students in the School of Library and Information Sciences |
| Faculty | 17 Full Time |
| Distance Education | Yes, 12-12-12 Distance Learning Degree: (12 core courses offered in first year, and 12 elective courses offered in 2nd year). Students will interact instructors through two-way video conferencing. http://www.slis.kent.edu/content/view/60/83/ MARY PASCHEN, Administrative Clerk, 12-12-12 Distance Degree Program, SLIS Kent, 330-672-5842, mpaschen@kent.edu |
| ALA Accredited Degree: (# of credits for this degree) | 36 credits http://www.slis.kent.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=56&It... |
| Masters | Joint Degree Programs: -Masters of Library and Information Science and Masters in Business Administration. 69-70 credits total are required. 30-34 credits in business and 24 credits in Library Science, remaining 12 credits can be taken in either business or library science. http://www.slis.kent.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=77&It... -Joint masers in Library and Information Science and Masters of Science in Information Architecture and Knowledge Management. |
| PhD | No |
| Certificates | A Certificate of Advanced Study program is offered to professionals that want to expand their knowledge in the field. The Certificate of Advanced Study is offered in three areas: -K-12 school library media -Library Management -Digital Libraries http://www.slis.kent.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=65&It... |
| School Library Media Program/Certification | Yes, a school library media certification can be earned in conjunction with the MLIS. 36 credits are required, 9 of which are in instructional technology. Students in this program must already have a teaching credential for the State of Ohio. http://www.slis.kent.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=228&I... |
| Continuing Ed | http://www.twu.edu/cope/slis/prospective_admiss.htm When space is available the SLIS will admit not degree seeking students when: -there is space available -applicant has earned an MLS -other special circumstances |
| Post-Masters | See above certificate programs |
| Tuition | Resident: $408/credit Non-Resident: $728/credit |
