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Master of Library Science Degree
The Master of Library Science (MLS) degree is designed to prepare professionals
to work in academic, public, school, corporate and other special libraries,
as well as other 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 courses selected according to the student's career
goals.
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).
Core Courses: 12 hours
LS 5813 Information Professions
LS 5013 Information Storage and Retrieval
LS 5143 Organization of Technical Services
LS 5843 Practicum
Library Science electives, 24 hours
Total: 36 hours
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Special MLS program for those holding Ed.D. or Ph.D.:
Core courses listed above plus 18 hours of Library Science electives
Total: 30 hours
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Master of Arts in Library Science Degree
The Master of Arts in Library Science (MALS) degree is designed to prepare
library and information professionals to conduct research in an information
environment.
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 thesis.
4. Experience in a research setting. As graduates conduct their professional research
and / or move into doctoral programs in librarianship, they will make effective
contributions to library research.
Goals of the MALS degree in addition to goals for the MLS, are:
1. To contribute to the improvement of library and information services
through research.
2. To produce graduates who can work in association with researchers
in other disciplines.
3. To produce graduates with research expertise needed to work in academic
libraries, government agencies, etc.
Core Courses: 15 hours
LS 5813 Information Professions
LS 5013 Information Storage and Retrieval
LS 5143 Organization of Technical Services
LS 6753 Research Methods
LS 5843 Practicum
Electives in Library Science and other disciplines, 15 hours
Research tool, 3 hours
Thesis, 6 hours
LS 5983 & LS 5993
Total: 39 hours
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Additional information is available upon request from the School of Library
and Information Studies, Texas Woman's University, P.O. Box 425438, Denton,TX
76204-5438. Telephone: (940) 898-2602/2603. Fax: (940) 898-2611. E-Mail:
slis@twu.edu. Web: http://www.libraryschool.net/
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