Texas Woman's University is proud to announce the Dual Library/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, including careers in librarianship and mass communications, 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
- Health promotion
Frequently Asked Questions
Program requirements:
- 45 credit hours
- Courses in library science and health studies
- Research methods
- Practicum experience
- Professional paper
The Curriculum:
Required Library Science Courses - 18 credits
- LS 5813 Information Professions
- LS 5013 Information Storage and Retrieval
- LS 5143 Technical Services
Two of the following (6 credits):
- 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 3-hour elective from Library Science department
Required Health Studies Courses - 15 credits
- HS 5383 Program Development and Coordination*
- HS 6443 Foundations of Health Science*
- HS 5353 Epidemiology*
One of the following (3 credits):
- HS 5483 Evaluation in Health Education*
- HS 6453 Strategies in Health Ed Delivery*
- HS 5363 Community Health
One 3-hour elective from the following choices:
- HS 5423 Ethnic and Cultural Factors in Health Decisions*
- HS 5413 Current Issues in Health Studies
- HS 6423 Global Health
Additional requirements – 12 credits
- One 3-hour statistics course
- One 3-hour research methods course (Library Science or Health Studies)
- Practicum (Library Science or Health Studies)
- Professional Paper (Library Science or Health Studies)
Admission requirements:
- A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for the last 60 hours of bachelor's degree coursework.
- A preferred minimum of 450 on the verbal portion of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE); and, for international students, a minimum score of 550 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
- Professional vita indicating appropriate academic background and professional and volunteer experience for master's study in health studies.
- Two recommendations completed within the past 12 months by faculty members, academic advisers, or employers.
- A 300-word written essay.
- Admission to both programs
*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. Jeffrey Huber, Professor
Texas Woman's University-Houston Campus
1130 John Freeman Blvd.
Office: Smith Tower 1225
Houston, TX 77030-2897
Tel.: 713-794-2312
TWU Denton Campus Address:
P.O. Box 425438
Denton, TX 76204-5438
Tel.: 940-898-2602
E-Mail: jhuber@mail.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 |
