Accredited by ALA
This ALA-accredited program is ranked 10th by U.S. News & World Report in the magazine’s 2009 edition of "America’s Best Graduate Schools."
What is FastTrack MLIS?
FastTrack MLIS is an ALA-accredited degree program (36 credits) designed to meet the needs of highly motivated, independent learners seeking a career in the information professions. Through this online program, you can earn the Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) degree as a part-time student in two years from one of the top-ranked programs in North America.
FastTrack MLIS utilizes user-friendly online education technology to present the same courses offered on-campus at the University of Pittsburgh. It is designed around the concepts of "cohorts," a community of students who travel through the program together, which allows the virtual environment to mimic the class environment of the on-campus program. Technology allows you to discuss coursework, to undertake projects, and to experience classes with a community of like-minded learners.
The FastTrack MLIS Program will be delivered to students using the following methods of instruction:
- Web-based asynchronous course delivery;
- synchronized, real-time conferencing for interactive sessions between instructor and students; and
- an on-campus learning experience each term the student is registered for classes. This on-campus experience is scheduled to limit its impact on your work schedule.
Even though the program is primarily asynchronous, every effort is made to ensure that the communication flow between teacher and learner is seamless.
Through FastTrack MLIS, you can prepare for a challenging career in:
- Individualized
- Archives, Preservation & Records Management
- Information Technology
- Resources & Services: Children and Youth
- Resources & Services: Health
- Resources & Services: Reference
- School Librarian Certification Program