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12-12-12 Distance Learning Degree

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

New sites for Fall 2008 - Spring 2010

SLIS is pleased to announce a new two-year cycle of its 12-12-12 Distance Learning Degree Program to be offered for Fall 2008 at:

The Franklin Public Library in Franklin, Ohio

Lorain County Community College (LCCC) in Elyria, Ohio (Univ. Ctr. Bldg.)

Southeast Regional Library System (SERLS) in Wellston

OPEN HOUSES/INFORMATION SESSIONS
Interested students wanting information on the MLIS 12-12-12 Distance Learning Program can schedule to attend one of the information sessions listed below. Representatives from SLIS will be there to provide information about the program and answer any questions. Please RSVP to Mary Paschen at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Lorain County Community College - Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at 6 pm in Room UC 122 in the University Center Building on the LCCC campus.

The Franklin Public Library - Thursday, March 20, 2008 at 6pm in the Mary Hankinson Room located at the Franklin Public Library, 44 E. 4th St., Franklin, Ohio 45005.

Southeast Regional Library System (SERLS) in Wellston - A representative from the School of Library and Information Science will be available at the OLC Southeast Chapter Conference at the Ohio University Inn in Athens, Ohio on Thursday, March 27, 2008 from 8:45am - 4:00pm. Please visit the SLIS table located in the Ballroom to hear more about the program and ask any questions. Application packets will be available.

OVERVIEW

The School’s 12-12-12 Distance Learning Degree Program is designed to provide a well-balanced program leading to an MLIS degree for students in Ohio who might not otherwise be able to travel to the Kent campus or the Columbus location.
Courses will be offered by interactive, two-way video conferencing from external locations. Students in the remote sites view the instructor on a video screen or monitor, but all students will participate in class discussions by the use of microphones.
The 12-12-12 program offers 12 credits of core courses the first year of the 2 year cycle and 12 credits of electives in the second year of the 2 year cycle.
Beginning in Fall 2007 the School will be adding a fifth core course to the MLIS degree which will be offered as a web-based class beginning in Summer 2008.
Classes will be scheduled in the evenings on 2 days of the week for the entire 2 years. The length of courses will vary from as few as seven weeks to sixteen weeks, but each course typically meets only one night per week. At this time, we do not offer classes at the 12-12-12 sites during the summer semester.
Of the remaining 9 credit hours (MLIS is a 36 credit hour degree), 3 hours must be completed as a Culminating Experience. The remaining 6 hours can be completed in a variety of ways, including taking courses in Kent or Columbus, taking another web-based class, completing a practicum and/or an individual investigation, transferring up to 6 graduate credit hours from another university, and/or taking up to 4 credit hours of workshops.
Students admitted to the 12-12-12 program are expected to take both courses offered at their location in the first fall semester to ensure that they will have a spot in all subsequent classes offered at their location. There is no guarantee that a second cycle of courses will begin again at the same 12-12-12 site after the initial two-year cycle is over.
The 12-12-12 program is not designed for students wanting to specialize in a specific area of librarianship. Specialized courses (see guidesheets) will only be offered at the Kent campus or our Columbus location.
New 12-12-12 students cannot begin the program at a 12-12-12 site beginning its 2nd year of the 2 year cycle.
Students must have access to email and the Internet to participate in the 12-12-12 program. It is highly recommended that students have high-speed Internet connectivity to enable them to effectively participate in course activities. Access to the Internet is available in public and academic libraries. No other technological skills are required.
Please review the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) in regard to the 12-12-12 program.

NOTE: Students attending the 12-12-12 sites from neighboring states will receive the resident tuition rates.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS & APPLYING

Admission requirements to the 12-12-12 Distance Learning Degree Program are the same as they are for Kent and Columbus students. The Biographical Sketch form determines the location you will be attending the program. PLEASE NOTE: Your online application will indicate the location of "Kent Campus" for all Kent, Columbus and 12-12-12 students. Click here for admission and scholarship information.

WORKSHOPS

All students are required to complete a Request for Workshop Credit form for each workshop in which they are registered.

Current students may register online for workshops or call the voice registration system at 330-672-2378. New and current students may register for workshops by calling 1-800-672-5782.

For a workshop description, visit the School's Online Workshop Catalog.