Post-Master's Certificate in Health Sciences Librarianship
The Post-Master’s Certificate in Health Sciences Librarianship program provides advanced instruction in health sciences librarianship. The program prepares professionals for careers as health sciences librarians and information professionals, and provides 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 Post-Master’s Certificate in Health Sciences 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.
- 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.
Certificate Requirements
Total Semester Credit Hours Required
12 semester credit hours (SCH).
Prerequisite Library Science Courses
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 Health Information 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 |
| Required Capstone | ||
| LS 5963 | Capstone in Health Sciences Librarianship | 3 |
| Total SCHs | 12 | |
