Master of Library Science with Certificate in Academic Librarianship
Website: https://twu.edu/slis/programs-admission-requirements/
The Master of Library Science with Certificate in Academic Librarianship program prepares professionals for careers as librarians and information specialists in higher education institutions, including universities, colleges, community colleges, and research-focused organizations. Students receive specialized training that equips them with the necessary knowledge and skills to support teaching, learning, and research, as well as to serve a variety of academic communities. The MLS with Certificate in Academic Librarianship program is available entirely online.
Accreditation
The Master of Library Science degree program at Texas Woman's University is accredited by the American Library Association Committee on Accreditation, with the status of Continued accreditation. The next comprehensive review visit is scheduled for 2032.
Marketable Skills
Marketable skills prepare students for success in a variety of professional settings. Developed through academic coursework, co-curricular engagement, and extracurricular involvement, these skills include communication, critical thinking, teamwork, ethical reasoning, adaptability, and digital literacy. Whether directly related to a student’s major or serving as complementary strengths, marketable skills enhance career readiness and reflect TWU’s commitment to producing graduates who are prepared to thrive in today’s dynamic workforce.
- Deliver innovative, high-quality services responsive to the needs of diverse academic communities.
- Utilize information and communication technology to meet changing information needs in higher education institutions
- Develop, organize, and manage academic library collections.
- Help students, faculty, and staff locate, assess, and use information.
- Assess academic library collections, programs, and services.
- Support teaching, learning, and research in higher education institutions.
Admissions
All students must meet the University requirements as outlined in the Admission to the TWU Graduate School section of the catalog.
The academic program may have additional admission criteria that must also be completed as outlined on the program's website.
Degree Requirements
Total Semester Credit Hours Required
36 semester credit hours (SCH).
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| LS 5083 | Foundations of Library and Information Studies | 3 |
| LS 5053 | Information Retrieval | 3 |
| LS 5043 | Information and Communication Technology | 3 |
| LS 5023 | Information Organization | 3 |
| LS 5003 | Collection Development and Management | 3 |
| LS 5263 | Information Sources and Services | 3 |
| LS 5383 | Library Leadership and Management | 3 |
| Required Academic Librarianship Courses | ||
| LS 5313 | Academic Librarianship | 3 |
| LS 5713 | Scholarly Communication | 3 |
| Advanced Academic Librarianship Course | ||
| Select one of the following | 3 | |
| Instructional Librarianship | ||
| Health Information Sources and Services | ||
| Advanced Information Sources and Services | ||
| Research Methods in Library and Information Studies | ||
| Library Science Elective Course | ||
| Course must be approved by advisor. | 3 | |
| Required Practicum | ||
| LS 5843 | Practicum (in an academic library) | 3 |
| Total SCHs | 36 | |
Special Requirements
A cumulative B average must be maintained. Any course with a grade of C cannot be applied toward the student’s degree. Students are allowed to repeat a course once to improve a grade. No graduate library science course may be taken more than twice.
