The Power of PennWest and Our Master’s in Library Science
Discover New Possibilities with Your Master’s in Library Science
At Pennsylvania Western University, we have the practical, flexible Master’s in Library Science program that works with your lifestyle and schedule. Earn your M.S.L.S. on your terms and in your time frame and prepare to jump into the ever-expanding world of information collection and management.
With 3 concentrations to choose from, you can customize your education to fit your unique interests and fit your career goals. Learn how current and emerging information technologies are used in libraries, and become an effective library manager and administrator. You will also have the opportunity to gain real-world experience through a capstone internship.
Open up a world of opportunities by earning your MS in Library Science from PennWest. Fill out the form to let us know you are interested in this convenient, 100% online degree program.
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Start Times a Year
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Concentrations
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Employment Rate
95%
of our graduates are working in the field within two months after graduation
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What Can You Do with a Degree in Exercise Science and Health Promotion?
Exercise science professionals have a great responsibility to ensure the safety and health of clients and patients of all ages and skill levels. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, careers related to the field of exercise science are growing rapidly across a variety of disciplines. With your Master of Exercise Science, you can pursue such careers as:
- Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer
- Strength & Conditioning Coach
- Fitness and Wellness Business Owner
- Wellness Coach
What Can You Do with a Degree in Library Science?
Job opportunities for library science graduates can be found across a range of industries including technology, finance, healthcare and government institutions. The demand for library and information science skills is growing – in fact, the job outlook in the United States is expected to grow 7% in the next decade. With your online master’s degree in library science, you can pursue such careers as:
- Digital Archivist
- Associate Editor
- Government Records Analyst
- Competitive Intelligence Analyst
- Information Architect
Being a college professor for a nationally recognized program that I created here at PennWest has allowed me – and all of our faculty – to share best-practice education to thousands of students over the past 20 years creating an amazing network of program graduates. Most of these graduates are leaders in the field and have high level, influential positions in fitness and health care. This is the most rewarding part of my career. Two of our alumni are responsible for the sport performance programs for this year’s Super Bowl and World Series championship teams. My students’ success at such a high level means I have been successful.
Dr. Barry McGlumphy, Exercise Science Director and Professor
A Top-Ranked Library Science Program
PennWest Clarion was the first in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education to offer a master’s degree in the field of Library Science. They were even ranked the best in the nation by Study.com! Now we are offering the same expertise in a 100% online format.
Customize Your Online Degree
Students also have the ability to choose two concentrations to earn a dual concentration and take their career to the next level.
- Advanced Golf Performance In this 15-credit certificate, you will learn to assess and explain common injuries associated with the golf swing, how certain movements put a strain on the body, and ways to improve movement patterns.
- Applied Sport Science Using the latest research and best practices, you will explore sports recovery interventions, motion analysis, injury prevention and more.
- Group Fitness Leadership You will not only take a scientific approach to the creation and implementation of group exercise classes, you will gain insight into current trends, learn how to design a fitness program, and the practical aspects of starting and running a business.
- Nutrition This certificate provides you with state-of-the-science information on advanced nutritional concepts, strategies for changing behavior, applied nutrition for special populations and more.
- Performance Enhancement and Injury Prevention Become an expert in implementing and applying advanced exercise science and injury prevention methodologies and techniques as they relate to flexibility, speed and agility. You will also learn about a variety of current topics and issues related to sport performance training, including government policy and current research.
- Rehabilitation Science Do your exercise interests lie in the field of health care? Are you passionate about helping others recover from accidents, injuries or other medical conditions? Consider this post-baccalaureate certificate in Rehabilitation Science from PennWest Global Online.
- Sport Psychology You can help athletes stay in the zone and develop strong mental fitness. You will study the effects of injury, rehabilitation and recovery, explore performance enhancement and intervention methods.
- Tactical Strength and Conditioning Learn how to operate within a high-performance team of professionals to generate holistic training solutions that optimize bio-mechanics and metabolic processes geared to the unique challenges of tactical careers.
- Wellness and Fitness With guidance from expert faculty, you will study a range of topics, including nutrition for peak performance, exercise physiology, leadership in fitness, and business and entrepreneurship in the fitness industry.
- Wellness Coaching From the global pandemic to the epidemics of obesity and sedentary lifestyles to stress, depression, poor nutrition and rising health care costs, there is a greater need than ever to help people make lasting improvements to their health and well-being.
Specialize Your Degree With A Concentration
Choose one of our three concentrations to customize your online degree to fit your unique interests and goals.
- Local and Archival Studies In addition to learning how current and emerging information technologies are used in libraries and how to become an effective library manager and administrator, you will gain a unique skill set in the areas of archival collection management, preservation and conservation.
- Reference and User Services Master skills in the areas of general reference sources and services, instructional design and delivery, and resources in the humanities as well as in the social sciences. You will also learn instructional strategies for librarians and information specialists.
- School Librarianship Learn how to organize information and use current and emerging technologies in a school environment, as well as how to manage a school media center. You will also gain knowledge of literature suited for both children and young adults, and how to apply web technology in a school library.
One-Stop-Shop Support
Our Graduate Admissions team prides itself on providing one-stop-shop support when it comes to your application and enrollment. Once you are a PennWest graduate student, our dedicated faculty will be with you every step of the way as you pursue a career-impacting degree. Whether you attend face-to-face or through our many Global Online programs, you will never be alone at PennWest.
Flexible and Affordable
Delivered 100% online so you can earn your degree while still working as an exercise, military, healthcare, or other professional.
Every year, we award
$14 Million
in scholarships to aid our students.
Take the next step
Pave the way to a transformational education and successful future. Get the information you need about the Library Science program today.