ASSOCIATION FOR LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE EDUCATION
STATISTICAL REPORT
PART III
CURRICULUM
Please complete the following contact information identifying the person completing this part of the Statistical Report. This will help if questions arise in interpreting the data. Please be sure to return this cover sheet with the questionnaire.
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| If questions arise in completing this part of the questionnaire, or if you have comments on its content, please contact the author of this section: Daniel D. Barron Telephone: 803-777-4825
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PART III: CURRICULUM
Report information based on 1997-98 academic year (Fall 1997 through Summer 1998) [NOTE: If there is no change in the response to a particular question from the response for last year, you may simply initial next to the question number and move on to the next question.]
Please send 2 copies of the School's current catalog or course listing with your completed form.
| 1. | What is the division of your academic year, and how many weeks are included in a regular term? | |
| a. _____semester _____quarter _____trimester | ||
| b. number of weeks _____ | ||
| 2. | How many terms are there in your summer session, and how many weeks are there in each term? | |
| a. number of terms _____ | ||
| b. number of weeks per term _____ | ||
| 3. | How many hours per week must a student be in class to earn one hour of academic credit? | |
| a. regular term _____ hrs. | ||
| b. summer session _____ hrs. | ||
| 4. | How many credit hours or courses (please specify) are required for each of the following programs? If you offer more than one master’s degree, please include the title and number of hours/courses for each. | ||
| a. undergraduate library science/services: major _____ minor _____ | |||
| b. undergraduate information science/systems: major _____ minor _____ | |||
| c. master’s degree(s): (hereafter designate master's degree (1) and master's degree (2), etc.)1 | |||
| (1)Title: _______________________________ No. of Hours: ________ | |||
| (2)Title: _______________________________ No. of Hours: ________ | |||
| 1 If your school offers more than 2 master's programs, report the information as (3), (4), …in the space below or on the reverse side of this sheet. | |||
| d. joint master's degree(s)1: | |||
| (1)Title: _______________________________ No. of Hours: ________ | |||
| (2)Title: _______________________________ No. of Hours: ________ | |||
| 1 If your school offers more than 2 master's programs, report the information as (3), (4), …in the space below or on the reverse side of this sheet. | |||
| e. post master's degree: __________ | |||
| f. doctorate: __________ | |||
| 5. | Please indicate if you offer certificate programs and whether or not they are degree-related (i.e., certificate not awarded without degree being awarded at the same time). | ||
| Name/Area of Certificate | Degree Related | If yes, please state name of degree | |
| _____________________ | ____ yes ____ no | __________________________ | |
| _____________________ | ____ yes ____ no | __________________________ | |
| _____________________ | ____ yes ____ no | __________________________ | |
| 6. | If you offer joint degree programs, please indicate below (1) the academic unit with whom you cooperate, (2) the number of hours students must take in that unit, and (3) the number of hours in your program. | ||
| Other unit | Hours in other unit | Hours in your program | |
| _____________________ | ________________ | ________________ | |
| _____________________ | ________________ | ________________ | |
| 7. | Does your school accept students on a part-time basis in any of the following programs? | ||
| a. undergraduate | ____ yes ____ no | ||
| b. master’s1 | |||
| (1) | ____ yes ____ no | ||
| (2) | ____ yes ____ no | ||
| 1 If your school offers more than 2 master's programs, report the information as (3), (4), …in the space below or on the reverse side of this sheet. | |||
| c. post-master's | ____ yes ____ no | ||
| d. doctorate | ____ yes ____ no | ||
| 8. | Does your school require a residency on your home campus in the following programs and, if so, how many hours? | ||
| a. undergraduate | ____ yes ____ no ____ hours. | ||
| b. master’s1 | |||
| (1) | ____ yes ____ no ____ hours. | ||
| (2) | ____ yes ____ no ____ hours. | ||
| 1 If your school offers more than 2 master's programs, report the information as (3), (4), …in the space below or on the reverse side of this sheet. | |||
| c. post-master's | ____ yes ____ no ____ hours. | ||
| d. doctorate | ____ yes ____ no ____ hours. | ||
| 9. | What are the minimum (in months) and maximum (in years) times possible for the completion of your degree program(s)? | |||
| Mimimum | Mazimum |
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| a. master’s1 | ||||
(1) |
____ months | ____ years | ||
(2) |
____ months | ____ years | ||
| 1 If your school offers more than 2 master's programs, report the information as (3), (4), …in the space below or on the reverse side of this sheet. | ||||
| b. post-master's | ____ months | ____ years | ||
| c. doctorate | ____ months | ____ years | ||
| 10. | This question was dropped. |
| 11. | How many hours of required course work must be taken by all students, regardless of declared or eventual specialization, in each of your programs? | ||
| a. master’s1 | |||
(1) |
____ required hours | ||
(2) |
____ required hours | ||
| 1 If your school offers more than 2 master's programs, report the information as (3), (4), …in the space below or on the reverse side of this sheet. | |||
| b. post-master's | ____ required hours | ||
| c. doctorate | ____ required hours | ||
| 12. | A. | Are students permitted to exempt any required courses? | |
| a. master’s1 | |||
(1) |
____ yes ____ number of hours ____ no | ||
(2) |
____ yes ____ number of hours ____ no | ||
| 1 If your school offers more than 2 master's programs, report the information as (3), (4), …in the space below or on the reverse side of this sheet. | |||
| b. post-master's | ____ yes ____ number of hours ____ no | ||
| c. doctorate | ____ yes ____ number of hours ____ no | ||
| B. | If you permit exemptions, please indicate the basis on which an exemption is granted. Please check all that apply. | ||
| a. written exam _____ | |||
| b. transcript from another school _____ | |||
| c. approval of advisor/instructor _____ | |||
| d. other (please specify) ___________ | |||
| C. | If you permit exemptions, does the student receive credit for them? (i.e., number of hours required for the degree reduced in proportion) | ||
| a. master's | ____ yes ____ no | ||
| b. post-master's | ____ yes ____ no | ||
| c. doctorate | ____ yes ____ no | ||
| 13. | A. | What is the maximum number of hours that a student may transfer from another program into your program. Exclude exemptions. | |
| a. undergraduate major | ____ hours | ||
| b. master’s1 | |||
(1) |
____ hours | ||
(2) |
____ hours | ||
| 1 If your school offers more than 2 master's programs, report the information as (3), (4), …in the space below or on the reverse side of this sheet. | |||
| c. post-master's | ____ hours | ||
| d. doctorate | ____ hours | ||
| B. | Do you permit transfer credit from library/information science education programs that are not ALA accredited? ____ yes ____ no | ||
| If yes,
are there any special circumstances or requirements?
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| 14. | Is a thesis (paper, study) required or an option in your program(s)? How many credit hours may be earned for the thesis? | ||
| a. master’s1 | |||
(1) |
____ none ____ required ____ optional ____ hours | ||
(2) |
____ none ____ required ____ optional ____ hours | ||
| 1 If your school offers more than 2 master's programs, report the information as (3), (4), …in the space below or on the reverse side of this sheet. | |||
| b. post-master's | ____ none ____ required ____ optional ____ hours | ||
| c. doctorate | ____ none ____ required ____ optional ____ hours | ||
| 15. | Do you offer field work (i.e., supervised work experience for academic credit) as a part of your program(s)? If yes, please indicate the number of hours which may be earned. | ||
| a. master’s1 | |||
(1) |
____ none ____ required ____ optional ____ hours | ||
(2) |
____ none ____ required ____ optional ____ hours | ||
| 1 If your school offers more than 2 master's programs, report the information as (3), (4), …in the space below or on the reverse side of this sheet. | |||
| b. post-master's | ____ none ____ required ____ optional ____ hours | ||
| c. doctorate | ____ none ____ required ____ optional ____ hours | ||
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variable creditrs are an option, please explain the circumstances:
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| 16. | Please indicate other special requirements for graduation. | ||||
| Comp Exam | Language | Other2 | |||
a. master’s1 |
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(1) |
____ yes ____ no | ____ yes ____ no | ____ yes ____ no | ||
(2) |
____ yes ____ no | ____ yes ____ no | ____ yes ____ no | ||
| 1 If your school offers more than 2 master's programs, report the information as (3), (4), …in the space below or on the reverse side of this sheet. | |||||
| b. post-master's | ____ yes ____ no | ____ yes ____ no | ____ yes ____ no | ||
| c. doctorate | ____ yes ____ no | ____ yes ____ no | ____ yes ____ no | ||
| 2 If you have checked yes for an "other"
requirement, please specify below what that requirement is and to which degree(s) it
pertains.
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| (A
dissertation is assumed to be required for all doctoral programs. If this is not
true for your program, please indicate that and what other requirement is put in its
place.)
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| 17. | Do you have prerequisites for entering your master's program(s)? (Please check all that apply) | |||
Prerequisite |
Master's(1) |
Master's(2)3 |
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| Library or information-related work experience | ______ |
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| Undergraduate work in library or information science | ______ |
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| Foreign language | ______ |
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| GRE or MAT or TOEFL (Circle which apply) | ______ |
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| Grade point average (GPA) | ______ |
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| Personal interview | ______ |
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| Other (please specify) _________________ | ______ |
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| 3 If your school offers more than 2 master's programs, report the information as (3), (4), … by adding additional columns in the margin. | ||||
| 18. | Do you offer courses
away from your main/home campus? ___no (please go to 19) ___yes (please complete the chart below)
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| A. | For the period between Fall 1997 through Summer 1998, please list each course title and section number offered off-campus or via mail or telecommunications delivery. |
Course Title & Section Number |
Req'd for Degree? |
If yes, which degree? |
Media/Service Delivery Mechanism4 |
Offered by Regular Faculty? |
Offered by Adjunct? |
4 Please use the following category list for the media or service delivery mechanism. In cases where more than one mechanism is used, use the category that is used most frequently.
| Of-Campus | Regular or adjunct faculty-offered course at a location off campus |
| Internet | Includes computer conferencing, computer tutorial, electronic mail, WebCT or otherauthoring system, and the like. |
| Mailed Media | Media Material (audio or video cassette or CD/Rom) mailed to student |
| Multimedia | Combination of two or more media |
| TV Delivery | Course delivered via television (broadcast, cable, or satellite) |
| Other | Please specify |
| B. | How were regular faculty compensated for teaching these courses? | |
| a. within the regular teaching load _______ | ||
| b. as an overload _______ | ||
| c. other compensation (please specify) _______ |
| 19. | Do you expect to change any aspects of your distance education
efforts within the next report period? ___ yes ___ no if yes, please indicate what the change is expected to be.
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| 20. | What is the regular teaching load of full-time faculty teaching graduate courses in your department? Indicate courses in semester, trimester, or quarter credit hours. Circle the appropriate unit. | |
| a. ____ credit hours teaching per academic year (except summer) | ||
| b. ____ credit hours in summer session | ||
| ____ required to teach ____ optional to teach | ||
| c. ____ maximum credit hours a faculty person may teach as an overload. If no overload permitted, please indicate 0. | ||
| d. Is the regular teaching load for full-time faculty teaching undergraduate courses in your department any different? | ||
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____ yes ____ no
If yes, how does it
differ?
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| 21. | A. | How many courses were listed in your catalog during the last report period? ____ |
| B. | What percent of those courses were taught at least once during the last report period? _____% |
| 22. | How many of the required and elective courses taught on your home campus were taught by regular faculty and how many of them were taught by adjunct faculty? | |||
| Required Courses | Elective Courses | |||
| a. regular full-time faculty | ______ |
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| b. adjunct faculty | ______ |
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| c. other (please specify) | ______ |
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| 23. | This question has been omitted. |
| 24. | A. | To what extent are courses in your catalog cross-listed with other departments with the major teaching responsibility carried out by your department? | |
| Course(s) by Title | Other Department | ||
| _____________________________ | _____________________________ | ||
| _____________________________ | _____________________________ | ||
| _____________________________ | _____________________________ | ||
| B. | To what extent are courses in other departments cross-listed with your catalog with the major teaching responsibility carried out by the other department(s)? | ||
| Course(s) by Title | Other Department | ||
| _____________________________ | _____________________________ | ||
| _____________________________ | _____________________________ | ||
| _____________________________ | _____________________________ | ||
| 25. | Please indicate curriculum changes made within your program during the period from the fall of 1997 through the summer of 1998. | |
| a. new courses added (Indicate titles below and reason for adding) | ||
| ______________________________________________________________ | ||
| ______________________________________________________________ | ||
| ______________________________________________________________ | ||
| ______________________________________________________________ | ||
| b. courses dropped (Indicate titles below and reason for dropping) | ||
| ______________________________________________________________ | ||
| ______________________________________________________________ | ||
| ______________________________________________________________ | ||
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| c. new program(s) added (indicate the title(s) and degree below) | ||
| ______________________________________________________________ | ||
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| d. Did you do total curriculum review of any program(s) (Indicate name of program) | ||
| ______________________________________________________________ | ||
| e. Did you do a total curriculum revision of any degree(s) (Indicate name of degree) | ||
| ______________________________________________________________ | ||
| f. Were there specific areas within the curriculum reviewed? (specify below) | ||
| ______________________________________________________________ | ||
| g. Were there specific areas within the curriculum revised? (specify below) | ||
| ______________________________________________________________ | ||
| h. Were there any courses taught on an experimental or trial basis? (specify below) | ||
| ______________________________________________________________ | ||
| ______________________________________________________________ | ||
| ______________________________________________________________ | ||
| i. Were there other changes? (specify below) | ||
| ______________________________________________________________ | ||
| 26. | Do you have a standing curriculum committee within your school? | ||||
| ____ yes (please complete A and B) ____ no (please go to B) | |||||
| A. | Please indicate the composition of your committee (check all that apply) | ||||
| faculty ____ | staff (specify) __________ | students ____ | |||
| alumni ____ | practitioners ____ | other (specif) __________ | |||
| B. | Was anyone given released time or other compensation for curriculum committee or curriculum revision activities during the last report period? | ||||
| ____ yes | rank or position of person ____________________ | ||||
| % of time of compensation ____________________ | |||||
| ____ no | |||||
| 27. | Are there curriculum changes under serious/active consideration? | |||
| ____ no | ____ yes (please spcify and comment briefly on the change) | |||
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____ a. | changes in core/required courses (specify) | ||
| ____________________________________________ | ||||
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____ b. | adding a sixth-year or post-master’s program | ||
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____ c. | adding a doctoral program | ||
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____ d. | changing the length of a master’s program (specify) | ||
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____ e. | adding a second (or third) master's program (specify) | ||
| ____________________________________________ | ||||
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____ f. | joint master’s program (specify area/department) | ||
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____ g. | other changes (specify) | ||
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