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Graduate Certificate in Children’s Literature
2007-2008 Curriculum

The Graduate Certificate in Children’s Literature provides focused and cohesive professional development for elementary and middle school teachers, as well as library personnel working in children’s and young adult services. Other individuals who may benefit from this specialized literary study include writers and pediatric medical professionals.

Admission Requirements
The applicant must have earned a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

Curriculum Requirements
A total of five (5) courses are required including 21.866 Literature for Children, and three (3) courses from Group A and one (1) from Group B.
Required (1)
21.866   Literature for Children
Group A:
Three (3) courses from the following list:
21.868   Literature for Preadolescents
21.869   Literature for Young Adults
21.870   Contemporary Trends in Literature for Children
21.881   Writing for the Children's Market
21.887   Workshop in Children’s Literature
21.888   Literature for the Young Child
Group B:
One (1) additional graduate literature course chosen in consultation with the certificate program advisor.


Additional Information
         Admission Requirements
         Application Form
         Transfer Credit
Time Limits
Academic Dismissal
Graduation Requirements

For further information about the Graduate Certificate in Children’s Literature, please contact: Dr. Evelyn Perry, English Department: 508-626-4838 or email eperry@frc.mass.edu.

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