I only see the following requirements at SJSU MARA:
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS [TOC] http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/mara/index.htm#requirements 
     At least a B.A. or B.S. degree from a regionally accredited institution in any discipline with 3.0 minimum GPA on the most recent 60 semester units (or 90 quarter units) of coursework.

     The School requires that all students have computer access from home or work. See Home Computing Requirements.

     The School also requires that all students have a general understanding of computers and technology. See Technology Literacy Requirement.

     In addition to the requirements mentioned above, INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS must meet the following:
     TOEFL score of 600 (paper version) or 250 (computer version)
     OR
     - Provide records showing that the primary language of undergraduate instruction was in English.
     - Not a United States citizen or a United States permanent resident? [TOC]
     You are not required to obtain an F1 student visa. You will not be entering the United States since the program is conducted online.

APPLICATION INFORMATION [TOC]
     The application process information will appear here as soon as it is set up by the University. We expect the application system for MARA to open in the middle of April.  We will accept applications through July. We will admit no more than 30 for the first cohort.


One value of a masters degree is being able to take the post-graduate degree in Records Management with William Saffady's LIU.
http://www.cwpost.liu.edu/cwis/cwp/cics/cert_records.html


Are there any other online degree programs with a records management focus besides SJSU MARA?  I found the following RM or archival studies programs which don't appear to offer distance learning:
http://www.uwm.edu/Dept/SOIS/academics/cas.htm
http://www.albany.edu/cci/informationstudies/msis.shtml
http://www.sis.pitt.edu/~dlis/academics/specializations/archives/archives.html
http://www.clis.umd.edu/programs/archives_program.shtml


Any info or corrections would be appreciated,
Angel Ramos
Analyst, Records Management
Transactional Law & Records
Records & Information Mgmt. ("RIM")
sanofi-aventis

-----Original Message-----
From: Records Management Program [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Steven Whitaker
Sent: Monday, March 03, 2008 3:22 PM
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Subject: Re: SJSU MARA degree

I agree Nolene.  I too am glad to see formalized education in RIM offered and accessible.

Some of the verbiage in the "San Jose Solution" caught my eye.  I have some questions for San Jose St.

I wonder if San Jose State Univ. would care to more closely define and explain the " ...pass the certifying examinations of ARMA International ...?"   It might be simply semantics ...   Are they referring to the CRM credential hosted and offered by the Institute of Certified Records Managers (ICRM)?


I would also question the "Applying for one or both of the exams is required under one of the courses."  If they are referencing the Certified Records Manager certification credential, which is ARMA's official RIM certification credential by contract with the ICRM; no educational achievement in and of itself will qualify a potential candidate to sit for the exams.  The ICRM requires a number of years of broad-based professional RIM experience before accepting a person as a candidate.


Best regards, Steve
Steven D. Whitaker, CRM
Records Systems Manager; City of Reno

>>> [log in to unmask] 3/3/2008 11:39 AM >>>
I am so glad to see formalized education on Records Management accessible to everyone regardless of geography. I think that being able to get a degree in the discipline will enhance the standing of our profession. In looking over the information, this caught my eye:

	The San José Solution

	To offer a totally online Master's degree run in the cohort model. Cohorts will take 2 courses a semester and graduate in just under three years. Students will be prepared to take and pass the certifying examinations of ARMA International and the Academy of Certified Archivists.

Applying for one or both of the exams is required under one of the courses. However, passing the certification exam is not required to get course credit.

The cost of this program is $18,877 (plus exam costs) and takes three years. I understand there is value to just having a Masters Degree, but I was wondering for those who already have or could attain a CRM (or CA) without this program, is there a value to taking it since the certification seems to be the goal?

 

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