Web–based Information Science Education (WISE)

What is WISE?

Web–based Information Science Education (WISE link goes to non-SJSU web site ) is a unique opportunity for SJSU School of Library and Information Science students (SLIS) to take online learning courses from other ALA–accredited programs. This expands the range of specialized classes available to SJSU SLIS students.

Member schools excel in providing high quality education in library and information science and are committed to online learning through collaboration. See the current list of WISE Schools link goes to non-SJSU web site . WISE received the 2008 American Distance Education Consortium (ADEC) National Award for Excellence in Education.

More About WISE

WISE Spring 2010 Newsletter [PDF]
Institute of Museum and Library Services Project Profile on the WISE Consortium: 15 Library Schools Share Quality Online Courses… .

Becoming a WISE Student

WISE students can enroll in online courses offered through WISE member schools. Students who wish to take a WISE course will register for the appropriate number of credits of LIBR 298. Please note:

Prerequisite: Completion of Libr 200, 202 and 204; good academic status (not on academic probation)
A maximum of 6 units of LIBR 298 can be applied toward completion of the MLIS degree.

SLIS students who are interested in enrolling in a WISE class should apply by submitting the online WISE Course Request Application form linked below to Debbie Faires.

Timeline

Spring 2012

October 25: List of WISE course offerings posted to SLIS site
October 25 – November 8: Students may apply to be WISE participants for Spring 2012 by filling out the WISE Request Application form.
November 8: Form closes
November 10: All applicants will be notified by e–mail of results.

Only a limited number of spots are available for WISE classes. Not all requests can be granted. Students who participate must be flexible and willing to adjust to the schedule, course management system, and online environment of the host school. A good candidate for a spot in a WISE course is a self–motivated, disciplined student who is comfortable with technology and can adapt well to change.

Cost

Students will register for LIBR 298 for the number of units specified. They will pay the same tuition/fees they normally pay per unit.

Wise Class Offerings: Past Semesters

Fall 2011 (Application closed March 8, 2011)
Summer 2011 (Application closed March 8, 2011)
Spring 2011 (Application closed November 8, 2010)
Fall 2010 (Application closed April 8, 2010)
Summer 2010 (Application closed March 10, 2010)
Spring 2010 (Application closed November 5, 2009)

Questions

Questions about our WISE participation should be directed to Debbie Faires.

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