Master of Arts in Library Science
The Master of Arts in Library Science (M.A. in Library Science) degree is available entirely online and is designed to prepare library and information professionals to conduct research in different types of information environments.
This preparation is achieved by: 1) the acquisition of knowledge in a set of courses basic to an understanding of library and information studies; 2) advanced instruction in a set of research courses; 3) completion of a practicum or internship (may be waived if the student has had comparable and substantial experience in a library or other information environment, to be replaced with an advisor approved elective); and 4) completion of a thesis. As graduates conduct their professional research and/or move into doctoral programs in librarianship, they will make effective contributions to library research.
The Master of Arts in 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 2024.
Master of Arts in Library Science Program of Study (39 semester credit hours)
| Code | Title | SCHs |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 |
| LS 5263 | Information Sources and Services | 3 |
| LS 5383 | Library Management | 3 |
| LS 5753 | Research Methods | 3 |
| LS 5843 | Practicum | 3 |
| Electives | 3 | |
| 3 semester credit hours in Library Science and other disciplines as approved by faculty advisor | ||
| Research Tool | ||
| 3 semester credit hours | 3 | |
| Thesis | ||
| LS 5983 | Thesis | 3 |
| LS 5993 | Thesis | 3 |
| Total SCHs | 39 | |
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.