Update about the SLIS Masters and the WVVA Cohort

I am thinking spring!

The University of South Carolina School of Library and Information Science has a presence in a number of states via e-learning. Through the distance education program, a student can complete the MLIS without campus time. Members of the faculty and staff usually try to visit out-of-state students once or more during the duration of the 4-year program.

Most students do not use the entire 4 years. Some complete the work in 2 years. We encourage those working fulltime to take no more than 2 courses per semester. USC SLIS is set up on 4 terms: fall, spring, Summer Session I, and Summer Session II.

Recently, an e-portfolio workshop was held in Waynesboro, VA. The e-portfolio is an important piece because it acts as an exit proficiency: a place to demonstrate what one has accomplished throughout the program. Many use parts of the e-portfolio when job hunting!

IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES:

1. May 23, 2009 = Orientation onsite for the WVVA Cohort for those beginning course work on June 1.

2. May 23, 2009 = WVVA Cohort Internship workshop for those interested in having an internship before graduation. It is a transition experience.

3. June 1, 2009 = Summer Session I begins.

4. July 25, 2009 = Orientation onsite for the WVVA Cohort for those beginning classes in August 2009 for the fall term.