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University of North Texas School of Library and Information Sciences Scholarship Program: Graduate Academic Certificate in Youth Services in Libraries This Scholarship Program is designed to help fill the need for library professionals in the youth services area and offers Master's-level courses to develop core knowledge in literature, services, programs, and information organization for youth. The four courses comprising the Certificate are taught 100% online via WebCT, are offered year-round, and are taught by a team of full-time graduate professors. Students will come to campus for a two-day orientation and then complete the courses online. Upon completion of the required courses, students will be awarded a Graduate Academic Certificate and the coursework and Academic Certificate credential will be posted on the official transcript. All twelve hours of coursework may transfer for the Master's degree in Library and Information Sciences at the University of North Texas. The Scholarship Program will award to approximately 20 students: 1. Tuition Scholarship: Full in-state tuition for four courses. 2. Technology Scholarship: A new computer that meets the technology requirements for the School of Library and Information Sciences and two years of broadband Internet connectivity (DSL or Cable). Qualifications for Applicants: 1. Bachelor's or Master's degreed individuals who want to develop or enhance their knowledge of youth services in libraries or other settings by taking Masters-level courses and receiving a Graduate Academic Certificate. 2. Master's degreed library and information science professionals who want to develop expertise in youth services in libraries or other settings and receive a Graduate Academic Certificate. Application materials, instructions, and the orientation schedule are located on the Scholarship Program Website: http://courses.unt.edu/efiga/GACScholarshipProgram/index.htm The Scholarship Program is sponsored by the Tocker Foundation and the Verizon Foundation For more information, contact: Julie Nichols, M. S. Program Communications University of North Texas School of Library and Information Sciences Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] __________________________________________________ --------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, send to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Include in body: unsubscribe ctls-l For information on CTLS-L please visit: http://www.ctls.net/document/ctls-l.htm
