Distance Learning

In addition to offering classes on campus, The School of Library and Information Science offers three forms of the master's degree in distance learning formats: the Master of Science in Library Science (MSLS), the Master of Arts (MA) with a thesis option, and the MA with a final written exam option. 

The School offers certain Distance Learning (DL) courses that typically require little student presence on the main campus. Distance Learning courses utilize a variety of delivery methods, but is primiarly online. It should be noted that courses taught via any of these delivery methods often require some class meetings in Lexington or at a remote site, and that while they can offer increased flexibility, it is the responsibility of the student to explore the requirements of each individual class.

The School supports Part-Time studies in a variety of ways; in addition to the availability of online courses, some courses are scheduled in late afternoon or evening, providing better access to the School’s master’s-degree program.

Northern Kentucky University Program
For many years the School has operated a distance learning program at Northern Kentucky University. Students are no longer required to take a specified number of courses in Lexington (although some courses taught via the Internet may require some class meetings in Lexington, and certain elective courses will be only offered on the Lexington campus). The School has developed a new course offerings guide, by semester, to aid in planning.

Louisville Program
In response to a request by the University of Louisville, Louisville Free Public Library, and Jefferson County Schools, the UK School of Library and Information Science has offered a degree program there since 1999. Distance-learning students are no longer required to take a specified number of courses in Lexington (although some courses taught via the Internet may require some class meetings in Lexington, and certain elective courses will be only offered on the Lexington campus). A course guide is available to assist Louisville area students in their program planning.

For more information, contact Will Buntin at will.buntin@uky.edu or visit the School of Library and Information Science site.

Additional information on the University of Kentucky Distance Learning can be found at: http://www.uky.edu/DistanceLearning/index.php