It's gift giving season. Instead of a new sweater, treat yourself to something that will serve you for years to come. And what would that be, you ask? It's the Open Classes online program <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__ischool.sjsu.edu_programs_ischool-2Dopen-2Dclasses&d=DwICAg&c=pZJPUDQ3SB9JplYbifm4nt2lEVG5pWx2KikqINpWlZM&r=b5NZPQUb9_r2rQ3Zd74ATT3aSs9yKyRnJLOhqJvd7fE&m=sWjelJrpaYXNY03cwYoFOR_MDQHvi8vCnIWr5sMpNBs&s=086pzDTNlbpMY-YRV7VpT00ihgIJOB8G1zardm4k3oY&e= > at the San Jose State University School of Information. Learn how to preserve archival documents, experience the best in online learning, and get a head start on a master's degree, if that's in your future. The Open Classes program allows you to take many of the elective courses we offer in our master's degree programs, and you'll earn college credit! The spring 2018 courses <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__ischool.sjsu.edu_programs_ischool-2Dopen-2Dclasses_course-2Dtopics_spring-2D2018-2Dcourse-2Dlist&d=DwICAg&c=pZJPUDQ3SB9JplYbifm4nt2lEVG5pWx2KikqINpWlZM&r=b5NZPQUb9_r2rQ3Zd74ATT3aSs9yKyRnJLOhqJvd7fE&m=sWjelJrpaYXNY03cwYoFOR_MDQHvi8vCnIWr5sMpNBs&s=brb3ZQaJ105Ymdy-4aBTbsKTL6Wk3lwwwTlw2olSIT4&e= > cover a variety of topics such as electronic records, web applications, leadership and management, archives, and more. Featured Courses: (subject to availability) * INFO 256-11 Archives and Manuscripts (3 units) * INFO 246-15 Web Frameworks with Bootstrap (1 unit) * MARA 210-10 Records Appraisal, Creation, and Retention ( 3 units) * MARA 249-10 Electronic Recordkeeping Systems (3 units) * INFO 284-14 Enterprise Content Management (2 units) * INFO 293-10 Introduction to Data Networking (3 units) * INFO 282-15 Political Advocacy (1 unit) * INFO 220-11 Legal Resources ( 2 units) All of the courses are delivered exclusively online, affording flexibility and convenience necessary for busy schedules. And if you've never taken a course online before, we've got you covered with a self-paced tutorial of our award-winning online learning environment <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__ischool.sjsu.edu_prospective-2Dstudents_discover-2Donline-2Dlearning&d=DwICAg&c=pZJPUDQ3SB9JplYbifm4nt2lEVG5pWx2KikqINpWlZM&r=b5NZPQUb9_r2rQ3Zd74ATT3aSs9yKyRnJLOhqJvd7fE&m=sWjelJrpaYXNY03cwYoFOR_MDQHvi8vCnIWr5sMpNBs&s=R5Yow_K1xCbjuFI16lFXV3AYzNtlT98THDT8f9D4Kqg&e= > . The spring semester runs from January 24 to May 14, 2018. However, some courses are only for one unit or two units and have a shorter duration and reduced fees. If you are paying for the class yourself, you may qualify for the IRS Lifetime Learning Credit, which offsets the costs of education expenses by reducing the amount of your income tax. For more information about the Open Classes program, please email Sheila Gurtu, online student advisor, at <mailto:[log in to unmask]> [log in to unmask] Quick Links: * Eligibility and Fees <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__ischool.sjsu.edu_programs_ischool-2Dopen-2Dclasses_enrollment&d=DwICAg&c=pZJPUDQ3SB9JplYbifm4nt2lEVG5pWx2KikqINpWlZM&r=b5NZPQUb9_r2rQ3Zd74ATT3aSs9yKyRnJLOhqJvd7fE&m=sWjelJrpaYXNY03cwYoFOR_MDQHvi8vCnIWr5sMpNBs&s=N-8ZkJDu9aA8vvTTTVgAiDS31S-LNulC7UBxP0gYtnw&e= > * Spring 2018 Course List <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__ischool.sjsu.edu_programs_ischool-2Dopen-2Dclasses_course-2Dtopics_spring-2D2018-2Dcourse-2Dlist&d=DwICAg&c=pZJPUDQ3SB9JplYbifm4nt2lEVG5pWx2KikqINpWlZM&r=b5NZPQUb9_r2rQ3Zd74ATT3aSs9yKyRnJLOhqJvd7fE&m=sWjelJrpaYXNY03cwYoFOR_MDQHvi8vCnIWr5sMpNBs&s=brb3ZQaJ105Ymdy-4aBTbsKTL6Wk3lwwwTlw2olSIT4&e= > * FAQs <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__ischool.sjsu.edu_programs_ischool-2Dopen-2Dclasses_open-2Dclasses-2Dfaqs&d=DwICAg&c=pZJPUDQ3SB9JplYbifm4nt2lEVG5pWx2KikqINpWlZM&r=b5NZPQUb9_r2rQ3Zd74ATT3aSs9yKyRnJLOhqJvd7fE&m=sWjelJrpaYXNY03cwYoFOR_MDQHvi8vCnIWr5sMpNBs&s=Da8AmByQF7L0xKKJis3o84xlWpng788xVlM0jzjfepA&e= > One more thing. with the iSchool's Open Classes program, you don't have to worry about shipping costs and lost packages! However, you do have to send in the course request form <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__ischool.sjsu.edu_programs_ischool-2Dopen-2Dclasses_enrollment_signup&d=DwICAg&c=pZJPUDQ3SB9JplYbifm4nt2lEVG5pWx2KikqINpWlZM&r=b5NZPQUb9_r2rQ3Zd74ATT3aSs9yKyRnJLOhqJvd7fE&m=sWjelJrpaYXNY03cwYoFOR_MDQHvi8vCnIWr5sMpNBs&s=ScM4xSOLYN56EISebanKVs619CGe4pA53ZSKdJ1gu18&e= > by the deadline of January 5, 2018. Happy Holidays! 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