The master's in children’s literature -- now fully Online! -- is a degree designed to provide a master's level competency in all major areas of children's literature, including folklore, mythology, literary theory, illustrated texts, children's culture, children's media and multicultural children's literature. The degree is an appropriate choice for candidates who anticipate teaching in the elementary, middle or junior high school levels, as well as special education teachers, reading specialists, librarians, authors and editors of children's books. It also provides preparation for college teachers of children's literature and for those who anticipate undertaking doctoral studies.
For specific information, visit the Master's in Children's Literature catalog page.
Need funding? Graduate assistant applications are usually due toward the end of January each year.
Annette Wannamaker, Program Coordinator
View Children's Literature course offerings for upcoming terms by visiting the course schedule page.
Courses include the following:
We often offer Study Abroad opportunities. Recently, students have traveled to Oxford and London, UK, as part of the Harry Potter Experience study abroad class!
While there, students have the opportunity to:
Please refer to the Study Abroad office for information regarding future experiences.
A degree in children's literature allows graduates to pursue a wide variety of careers, including:
To get a sense of where the MA degree has taken recent students, read our Alumni Stories!
*Please note that some careers may require additional degrees.
Many of our alumni have continued their studies at the graduate level, including placements at:
Our alumni have become editors, content specialists, librarians and library clerks, teachers (primary and secondary), and authors.
Children's literature graduate students often fund their education through graduate assistantships.
