Southern Connecticut State University
Offers Online MLS
Claiming to offer New England’s first totally online master of library science degree, Southern Connecticut State University unveiled a new program November 18. Students entering SCSU’s Department of Library Science and Instructional Technology will now have the option of earning their MLS degree online, on campus, or by combining the two.
Officials announced the program at a press conference, where they also revealed that eCollege.com, an Internet service provider based in Denver, has awarded a $150,000 grant to the Connecticut State University System to launch the new program. In accepting the grant, CSU Chancellor William Cibes said, “Being able to complete the MLS degree online will address the shortage in Connecticut of school library media specialists.”
The November 19 New Haven Register reported that online courses will be designed and taught by SCSU faculty and that online and on-campus requirements are identical; however, for most online courses each step from registration to final exam will be conducted over the Internet.
Posted November 29, 1999.
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