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[zeegirl]

Does anyone know anything about the MLS program at SJSU?  It is traditional program, but also offers a wholly on-line degree.  My sister has asked if I know anything, since I'm in the Bay area, but I can't seem to find much about it other than the official web site. 

Her questions are about the quality of the on-line program, given what she's heard about on-line degrees.  She doesn't want to devote time to a degree program, and then not be able to get a job with the degree.

Thanks for any info you could provide!

[mr_55]

I do not know a ton, but the program is ALA accredited to offer 100% online programs. The MLIS employment market is cyclical, but I'm sure the online degree would be fine for some LIS-related careers. For all we know, the transcript might not even denote that courses were taken online... since the ALA seems to consider the online degree an equivalent to the in-person option.

I'm not sure of how helpful the ALA website could be, but it might have some worthwhile stuff, as well...

[helpful]

  She doesn't want to devote time to a degree program, and then not be able to get a job with the degree.

Did you tell her no degree guarantees a job afterwards?