Patterns of Program Selection: Ranked Factors in the Choice of a Master's Degree Program in Library and Information Studies.

McCook, Kathleen de la Pena; Moen, William E.

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Publication Date: 1992

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Patterns of Program Selection: Ranked Factors in the Choice of a Master's Degree Program in Library and Information Studies.

McCook, Kathleen de la Pena; Moen, William E.

Journal of Education for Library and Information Science, v33 n3 p212-25 Sum 1992

A survey of master's students from 54 accredited library schools reveals that location and flexible scheduling were the prevailing reasons for the selection of a library program. Faculty, quality of programs, financial support, and costs were shown to be less important overall. (nine references) (EA)

Descriptors: College Choice, Decision Making, Financial Support, Full Time Students, Geographic Location, Higher Education, Library Education, Library Schools, Masters Programs, Minority Groups, Part Time Students, Predictor Variables, School Catalogs, Sex Differences, Surveys, Tables (Data)

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Language: English

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