What is the “best” program?
Accreditation does not result in a ranking or comparison of programs. The decision about what program is “best” is up to the individual student. To help in your decision we suggest that you review the program’s website; talk to the faculty, students, and alumni; ask librarians in your area to answer questions about your specific interests and concerns. Please see the “Guidelines for choosing a master’s program in library and information studies” for more suggestions.
Accreditation does not result in a ranking or comparison of programs. The decision about what program is “best” is up to the individual student. To help in your decision we suggest that you review the program’s website; talk to the faculty, students, and alumni; ask librarians in your area to answer questions about your specific interests and concerns. Please see the “Guidelines for choosing a master’s program in library and information studies” for more suggestions.
BEST refers to the Florida Better Educated Students and Teachers Act (see: http://info.fldoe.org/dscgi/ds.py/Get/File-1359/BEST.pdf and http://info.fldoe.org/dscgi/ds.py/Get/File-1356/BEST-PilotGuidelines.pdf). Best includes the career ladders of Associate Teacher, Professional Teacher, Lead Teacher, and Mentor Teacher. Teachers who have not yet received a professional certificate begin at the Associate level (including alternatively certified teachers). Teachers who graduate from UWF’s initial certification programs begin at the Professional level and are eligible for the appropriate bonus. Districts are mandated to implement a Teacher Salary Career Ladder Program by the 2004-2005 school year. Please note that the 36 hour Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction is not an initial certification program. The initial certification programs at the Master’s level include the 36 hour program and additional certification-mandated courses (the number of additional courses varies by progr
