Dual MLS / MS Health Studies Degree

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 2024.

Graduates of the dual degree program will earn two degrees: the Master of Library Science and the Master of Science in Health Studies. The degree programs are available entirely online.

The Master of Library Science (MLS) degree prepares professionals for leadership roles as information specialists in hospitals, medical centers, medical schools, nursing colleges, and other public and private agencies. The Department of Health Studies, College of Health Sciences, prepares students for leadership positions in the disciplines of health education and health promotion.

Degree Plan

See the Courses section for additional information.

Steps to Admission

Applicants must apply to the TWU Graduate School, SLIS, and the Department of Health Studies. See steps 1, 2, and 3 below.

1. Apply to the TWU Graduate School.

No standard test score is required if your undergraduate GPA is 3.0 or above, or if you have a previous graduate degree.
If your cumulative undergraduate GPA is below 3.0, you are required to submit an official standardized test score as part of the application to the Graduate School.
Applicants who have earned a bachelor’s degree at a foreign institution or whose U.S. undergraduate transcript does not provide a cumulative GPA are required to submit standardized test scores. Official test scores are accepted from the GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT or Miller Analogies Test (MAT).
For questions on the Graduate School admissions process, contact the Office of Admissions Processing at OAP@twu.edu or (940) 898-3076.

2. Apply to SLIS. Only complete application packets will be considered. Applicants are responsible for keeping their contact information current. Submit the following materials via email to slis@twu.edu, or by postal mail to TWU SLIS, PO Box 425769, Denton, TX 76204-5769.

A SLIS Application Form (fillable PDF form; Chrome browser recommended)
A resume
A 2-page statement of intent (your professional goals and career interests)
3 professional reference letters sent via postal mail on official letterhead OR sent via email (to slis@twu.edu) directly from the name of the reference

3. Apply to the Department of Health Studies.

Application Deadlines

Applications continue to be accepted until all available spaces are filled.
The preferred application deadlines are June 1 for the Fall semester, November 1 for the Spring semester, and April 1 for the Summer semester.

Contact Information

For questions on the SLIS admissions process, please contact the SLIS office at 940-898-2602, or slis@twu.edu. For Health Studies admissions questions, please contact Jason Torres at jtorres9@twu.edu or 940-898-2864.

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

Dr. Carol Perryman
Associate Professor
School of Library and Information Studies
940-898-2612
cperryman@twu.edu

Dr. Russel Braga
Program Director
Department of Health Studies
940-898-2841
rbraga@twu.edu