M.L.S. with Certificate in School Librarianship
Website: https://twu.edu/slis/programs-admission-requirements/mls-school-librarian/.
The MLS with Certificate in School Librarianship program provides an opportunity for students to earn a Master of Library Science (MLS) degree and a Certificate in School Librarianship. Students are prepared for careers as school librarians in elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools (EC-12) in the state of Texas, but also earn the credential needed to work in other types of libraries. After completion of all program requirements, including passing the TExES School Librarian Certification exam, students are recommended to receive a standard School Librarian Certificate issued by the Texas Education Agency. Students also earn a Certificate in School Librarianship from TWU. The MLS with Certificate in School Librarianship program requires a 160-hour, in-person practicum in the field; all other courses in the program are 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 2025.
The MLS with Certificate in School Librarianship program at Texas Woman’s University meets all requirements of the State Board for Educator Certification for public schools in Texas and is accredited by the Texas Education Agency.
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.
Marketable Skills
Defined by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board's 60x30 Strategic Plan as, "Those skills valued by employers that can be applied in a variety of work settings, including interpersonal, cognitive, and applied skills areas. These skills can be either primary or complementary to a major and are acquired by students through education, including curricular, co-curricular, and extracurricular activities."
- Deliver innovative, high-quality services responsive to the needs of diverse school communities.
- Facilitate the use and integration of technology in schools.
- Develop, organize, and manage school library collections.
- Collaborate with teachers to integrate curriculum, resources, and teaching strategies.
- Teach students how to find, evaluate, and use information.
- Cultivate an inviting, flexible, and barrier-free school library environment.
Degree Requirements
Total Semester Credit Hours Required
36 semester credit hours (SCH).
| Code | Title | SCHs |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| LS 5083 | Foundations of Library and Information Studies | 3 |
| LS 5233 | School Library Technology | 3 |
| LS 5053 | Information Retrieval | 3 |
| LS 5333 | School Library Management | 3 |
| LS 5443 | School Library Collaborations | 3 |
| LS 5263 | Information Sources and Services | 3 |
| LS 5603 | Materials for Children and Young Adults | 3 |
| LS 5063 | School Library Collections | 3 |
| LS 5103 | Cataloging and Classification | 3 |
| LS 5863 | School Library Practicum | 3 |
| Electives (approved by advisor) | 6 | |
| 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.
