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San José Executive MLIS program

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the fees?

Executive MLIS students are classified as special session students. Fees for Executive MLIS courses through special session are $647 per unit, or $27,821 for the degree.

Housing costs during residencies will be in addition to tuition.

Do I need to come to San José?

Yes, once for one onsite residencyies. The first summer residency lasts three weeks8 days in early August of your first year. Two additional in-person seminars will take place in conjunction with ALA and SLA Conferences. The first in-person seminar will occur the summer following your first year of classes, and the second in-person seminar will occur the summer following your second year of classes.

See: Program Structure and note either online learning, residency, or seminar beside classes.

Can you tell me more about the two seminars?

Both seminars are planned to facilitate networking between students and instructors and to expand networking opportunities to allow students to interact with professionals attending the American Library Association (ALA) annual conference one year and the Special Libraries Association (SLA) annual conference the following year. Educational seminars will be planned by faculty so that students can take advantage of conference sessions. Pre-conference and post-conference assignments and readings will be required for students to earn one credit for each seminar.

Why is the program not totally online?

Much of the program is online. However the instructors feel that students in this program greatly benefit from face to face time with each other and with the faculty. Remember that while the degree is an MLIS, the focus of each class has a management orientation. The development of some of the management skills is improved by face to face time.

Does a new cohort start each semester?

Cohorts start only in August of each year although you are officially enrolled in classes starting with the fall semester.

How do I apply?

Exec MLIS students are special session. For information on the application process see: http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/execmlis/execmlis_application.htm

Can I get financial aid?

See: slisweb.sjsu.edu/admissions/financial.htm

Where is SLIS located at San José State University?

We are in Clark Hall on the fourth floor. See: slisweb.sjsu.edu/slis/san_jose.htm. However the location of the first residency campuswill be provided to you via email after you have been admitted to the program.

How do I obtain textbooks?

It is usually best to order textbooks directly from the publisher or from an online bookseller. Also check our Textbooks by Semester (left side menu).

What learning management system do you use?

The School 2009uses the Angel learning management system.

Do I need to enroll for classes?

No. SLIS will enroll you in your classes.

Where can I stay during residencies?

This information will be provided to you once you have been admitted to the program.

Will I have Internet access while in San José?

In order to use the campus network you need an SJSUOne account (www.sjsu.edu/sjsuone/). You will not be able to obtain an SJSUOne account until after you pay your initial Fall fees.

How can I access the library?

See: sjlibrary.org/gateways/academic/

and in particular

sjlibrary.org/services/distance/index.htm

If I bring my car during the residencies where can I park?

Specific information will be provided to you once you have been admitted. Several parking structures are available near campus.

Where do I find information on public transportation in San José?

For information about regional transit to San José, including Caltrain and BART, and VTA light rail and bus systems, please go to SJSU's Transit Solutions at http://as.sjsu.edu/asts/. More light rail and county bus information can be found at www.vta.org.

Where can I find information on where to relax in San José?

Please explore the SJSU online visitor's guide at www.sanjose.org

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