Dual MLS / MS degree

Texas Woman's University is proud to announce the Dual Library Science/Health Studies Degree. We are the only university in the nation to offer this dual master's program, which combines the specialties of the School of Library and Information Studies and the Department of Health Studies. At TWU, the School of Library and Information Studies prepares students for leadership roles in the information professions and as information specialists in a variety of other roles in private and public agencies. The Department of Health Studies, College of Health Sciences, prepares students for leaderships positions in the disciplines of health education and health promotion. Students learn to assess the health needs of populations; plan, design, implement and evaluate health education programs; and serve as resource persons for health-related information.

Students who pursue this dual program will attain two degrees: Master of Library Science and Master of Science in Health Studies. Graduates of the program will possess specialized combinations of expertise and be prepared to address social needs stemming from the rapid evolution of information technologies in our versatile job market and information profession. They will also contribute to the resolution of conflicts relating to health policy.

Graduates of the dual degree program find positions in:

• Health sciences information services
• Health education 
• Medical libraries 
• Health promotion programs in business and industry 
• Voluntary and public health agencies

This program prepares specialized professionals for careers in:

• Health sciences information services 
• Health education
• Medical libraries

Dual Degree program offered online:

• All graduate-level Library Science courses are offered online, with no visits to campus required.
• The Department of Health Studies has a mandatory Graduate Research Colloquium, which requires a campus visit. Some Health Studies are offered in the “Hybrid” format, with 2 weekends per semester on campus and the remainder online. See the Health Studies Graduate Online Master’s Program page for more details.

Program requirements:

• 51 credit hours 
• Courses in Library Science and Health Studies
• Graduate level statistics course 
• Research methods course
• Practicum experience 
• Final examination portfolio

The Curriculum:

Library Science courses (18 total hours)

Required Library Science Courses - 9 hours

• LS 5813 Information Professions 
• LS 5013 Information Storage and Retrieval 
• LS 5143 Technical Services

Two of the following courses from Library Science - 6 hours

• LS 5253 Electronic Information Resources in the Health Sciences 
• LS 5363 Health Sciences Information Resources 
• LS 5463 Medical Specialties and Specialized Information Resources 
• LS 5473 Health Reference Information Sources and Services 
• LS 5483 Consumer Health Information Resources

One Library Science elective course – 3 hours

Health Studies courses (24 total hours)

Required Health Studies Courses – 21 hours

• HS 5413 Current Issues in Health Studies
• HS 5353 Epidemiology
• HS 6443 Foundations of Health Science
• HS 5423 Ethnic and Cultural Factors in Health Decisions
• HS 6453 Strategies in Health Education Delivery
• HS 5383 Program Development and Coordination
• HS 5013 Data Collection

One Health Studies elective course – 3 hours

Additional Dual Degree Requirements – 9 hours

• Graduate level statistics course (3 hours) 
• HS 5023 Methods in Health Education Research
• LS 5843 Practicum

Final Exams for the Degrees:

• Health Studies: HS 5383 Program Development and Coordination
• Library Science: Final Examination Portfolio

Admission requirements:

Applicants must be accepted into both programs (Library Science and Health Studies). 
For Library Science admission requirements, please see: http://www.twu.edu/library-studies/masters-admissions.asp

For Health Studies admission requirements, go to http://www.twu.edu/health-studies/graduate-application.asp.

*Applicants not meeting these requirements may be considered for provisional admission.

To receive information and an application, please write to:

School of Library and Information Studies
Texas Woman's University
P.O. Box 425438
Denton, TX 76204-5438

For questions regarding the Dual Master's Program, please contact:

Dr. Ling Hwey Jeng, Director
School of Library and Information Studies
Texas Woman's University
P.O. Box 425438
Denton, TX 76204-5438
Tel: 940-898-2602
E-Mail: SLIS@twu.edu

OR

Dr. Doug Coyle
Department of Health Studies
Texas Woman's University
P.O. Box 425499
Denton, TX 76204-5499
Tel.: (940) 898-2868
E-Mail: tcoyle@twu.edu