Master of Library Science with Certificate in Health Sciences Librarianship
Website: https://twu.edu/slis/programs-admission-requirements/
The Master of Library Science (MLS) with Certificate in Health Sciences Librarianship program prepares professionals for careers as health sciences librarians and information professionals. The program provides advanced instruction in health sciences librarianship. Students gain the knowledge and skills required to effectively apply and support evidence-based practice in healthcare settings. Graduates work in a variety of health information settings, such as libraries, medical associations, hospitals, health centers, and state and federal agencies. The MLS with Certificate in Health Sciences 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 health information services responsive to the needs of diverse communities.
- Utilize information and communication technology to meet changing health information needs.
- Facilitate the access and use of biomedical, clinical, and health information.
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 |
| Required Health Librarianship Courses | ||
| LS 5363 | Leadership in Health Information Services | 3 |
| LS 5473 | Health Information Sources and Services | 3 |
| LS 5483 | Patient and Consumer Health Information | 3 |
| Library Science Elective Courses | ||
| Courses must be approved by advisor. | 9 | |
| Required Practicum | ||
| LS 5843 | Practicum (In a health sciences library or other health information setting) | 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.
