The Master of Arts in Children's Literature is awarded on the completion of 30 credits of work, including 24 credits of course work and a six-credit thesis. The course work will be selected in consultation with the supervisory committee to support the multi-disciplinary nature of the program. Subjects can also be pursued under Directed Readings. Transfer credit will not be accepted for a course that has been applied to another degree. The supervisory committee will advise on, monitor, and evaluate the six-credit thesis.
Emphasis differs with instructor and section.
Methods of teaching literature to children. The appraisal of books and authors for children. Characteristics of literature written for and of special interest to adolescents, relevant research, and implications for instruction. Theory and research in teaching children's literature with application to elementary and secondary methodology and curriculum development. The place of children's literature in school curricula.