Master of Library Science with Certificate in Children’s and Young Adult Literature
Website: https://twu.edu/slis/programs-admission-requirements/
The Master of Library Science with Certificate in Children’s and Young Adult Literature prepares professionals for careers in libraries and other settings that work with children and young adults. The program provides advanced instruction in children’s and young adult literature, allowing students to engage with literature that presents diverse and interesting characters and plots. Students explore multiple genres of literature, authors, illustrators, and subjects, and learn how these materials can serve children and young adults. The MLS with Certificate in Children’s and Young Adult Literature 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 communities.
- Utilize information and communication technology to meet changing information needs
- Develop, organize, and manage library collections.
- Help people find, evaluate, and use information.
- Assess library collections, programs, and services.
- Facilitate the access and use of materials for children and young adults.
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 Children’s and Young Adult Literature Courses | ||
| LS 5603 | Materials for Children and Young Adults | 3 |
| LS 5623 | Advanced Materials for Children and Young Adults | 3 |
| LS 5653 | Multicultural Literature for Children and Young Adults | 3 |
| Advanced Children’s and Young Adult Literature Courses (Select one) | ||
| LS 5663 | Poetry for Children and Young Adults | 3 |
| or LS 5633 | Art of Storytelling | |
| Required Practicum | ||
| LS 5843 | Practicum (with a focus on children’s and/or young adult literature) | 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.
