Master of Library Science with Certificate in Library Administration
Website: https://twu.edu/slis/programs-admission-requirements/
The MLS with Certificate in Library Administration program prepares professionals for administrative careers in libraries, information agencies, or nonprofit organizations. Students receive specialized training that equips them with the necessary knowledge and skills to manage libraries and other service-driven organizations. The MLS with Certificate in Library Administration 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.
- Develop, organize, and manage library collections.
- Utilize information and communications technology to meet the changing information needs of libraries and other service-driven organizations.
- Use strategic leadership to effectively lead people and teams in libraries and other service-driven organizations.
- Perform assessment activities to make decisions based on data.
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 5003 | Collection Development and Management | 3 |
| LS 5023 | Information Organization | 3 |
| LS 5043 | Information and Communication Technology | 3 |
| LS 5053 | Information Retrieval | 3 |
| LS 5083 | Foundations of Library and Information Studies | 3 |
| LS 5263 | Information Sources and Services | 3 |
| LS 5383 | Library Leadership and Management | 3 |
| Required Advanced Library Administration Courses | ||
| LS 5163 | Library Planning and Assessment | 3 |
| LS 5783 | Advanced Library Management | 3 |
| MGT 5273 | Human Resource Administration | 3 |
| Library Science Elective Course (approved by advisor) | 3 | |
| Required Practicum | ||
| LS 5843 | Practicum (with a focus on library administration) | 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.
