Post-Master’s Certificate in Academic Librarianship
Website: https://twu.edu/slis/programs-admission-requirements/
The Post-Master's Certificate in Academic Librarianship program prepares professionals for careers as librarians and information specialists in higher education institutions, such as 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 and to serve a variety of academic communities. The Post-Master's Certificate in Academic Librarianship program is available entirely online.
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.
- Support teaching, learning, and research in higher education institutions
- Facilitate the access and use of information in higher education institutions
- Communicate and collaborate with students, faculty, staff, and various stakeholders in the academic community
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.
Certificate Requirements
Prerequisites
Students who do not hold a master’s degree in library and/or information science must complete 9 semester credit hours of foundational library science courses before beginning the certificate.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Prerequisite Library Science Courses | ||
| LS 5083 | Foundations of Library and Information Studies | 3 |
| LS 5053 | Information Retrieval | 3 |
| LS 5043 | Information and Communication Technology | 3 |
| Total SCHs | 9 | |
Certificate Courses
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| Required Capstone Course | ||
| LS 5943 | Capstone in Academic Librarianship | 3 |
| Total SCHs | 12 | |
If pursuing the Post-Master's Certificate in Academic Librarianship as part of the MLS degree, see the MLS with Certificate in Academic Librarianship program on the SLIS website.
Applicants who do not hold a master's degree in library and/or information science and who wish to work in professional positions in academic libraries should apply to the MLS with Certificate in Academic Librarianship program. Information is on the SLIS website.
