University of Missouri-Columbia
School of Information Science & Learning Technologies (SISLT)
303 Townsend Hall
Columbia, MO 65211
(877) 747-5868 (Toll Free)
(573) 884-2670 (Local)
(573) 884-0122 (Fax)
Email: sislt@missouri.edu
URL: http://sislt.missouri.edu
| Admissions | Amy Adam, Student Coordinator, AdamAe@missouri.edu, 573-884-1391 or toll free 877-747-5868 |
| Financial Aid | Student Financial Aid: http://sfa.missouri.edu/, 573-882-7506 or toll free 1-800-225-6075 |
| Listservs | Rebecca Whiting, Student Services Specialist, WhitingR@missouri.edu , 573-884-2670 or toll free 877-747-5868 |
| Students | Based on Fall '07 enrollment: full-time: 71, part-time: 164 |
| Faculty | 9 Library Science, full time equivalent; 37 adjuncts |
| Distance Education | Yes. The entire program can be completed from St. Louis, Kansas City, and Springfield, Missouri and Omaha, Nebraska. It is a mix of on-line courses and face-to-face courses. The program is NOT available entirely online. |
| ALA Accredited Degree (# credits) | 42 |
| PhD | PhD in Information Science & Learning Technologies |
| Certificates | no |
| School Library Media Program/Certification | Yes; both initial and advanced |
| Post-Masters | no |
| Continuing Ed | no |
| Tuition | $298.70 per credit hour for in-state students. All students at the branches other than Columbia are charged in-state tuition regardless of their residency. Out-of-state students would be charged out-of-state tuition ($771.20 per credit hour) if coming to the Columbia campus. For further info, http://cashiers.missouri.edu/ |
| Internships | The program includes a practicum course. For K-12 School Libraries, the coordinator is Linda Esser, EsserL@missouri.edu, 573-882-1023. For all other Libraries, the coordinator is Anita Phipps, PhippsA@missouri.edu |
| Mentor Programs | No. Each student is assigned a Faculty Advisor. |
| Additional Programs | The department does offer MEd and EdS degrees in Educational Technology |
