Going to ALA in Chicago?
If you have ever thought about getting your ALA-accredited Master’s degree in library science but aren’t able to leave your job or hometown, you probably have questions about distance education programs. If you will be visiting the ALA exhibits in Chicago in July, you can book an individual appointment with an admissions advisor from the University of Wisconsin-Madison on Saturday, July 11 through Tuesday, July 14th. Appointments are available between 9 am and 5 pm (9-12 on Tuesday) and will take place at booth #3852.
To schedule an appointment, please email Student-Services@slis.wisc.edu with your preferred time.
Among the things we can discuss are:
• Is distance education right for me? (It’s not for everyone, but we can help you assess your learning style and tell you about the technology we use.)
• Do I need to do part of my coursework on campus? (Just a required orientation week, which will give you a chance to meet your cohort of distance students and some of your professors. In 2010 this will take place the first week in August.)
• Is this expensive for non-residents of Wisconsin? (No, the tuition for distance students is similar to that paid by Wisconsin residents.)
• Is the distance program “library school lite”? (Not at all. UW-Madison offers a selective program with the same admissions standards and curriculum as the on-campus program.)
• When would I have to apply? (Preferably by December 15, 2009 for the cohort beginning August 2010).
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