Children’s Literature (MA) / Writing for Children (MFA)
Description
Students in the MA/MFA program seek a unique place in literature for young people. Whether they write for children or young adults, middle grade novels or picturebooks, speculative fiction or transitional readers, MA/MFA students combine critical analysis and wide-ranging genre and cultural studies with creative practice. Coursework grounds them in an understanding of the publishing industry and as well as theoretical perspectives. Writing courses and mentorships offer individual critiques and rare partnerships with editors and agents.
Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the learning outcomes for the MA and MFA Children’s Literature on their respective program pages.
Requirements for entry into the Program
Please also refer to the admission requirements for the MA and MFA Children’s Literature on their respective program pages.
Degree Requirements
The MA/MFA dual degree program requires completing 56 credits of coursework.
Graduate students in the MA/MFA dual degree program typically carry between eight (8) and ten (10) credits in the fall, spring, and summer semesters after their first semester of eight (8) credits. Students considering registering for more than ten (10) credits per term must consult with the graduate program director.
MA/MFA Required Courses (36 credits)
MA/MFA Elective Courses (20 credits)
| CHL History Elective(s)
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Coursework in the history of children's literature, selected from courses designated as (h).
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To total 4 credits
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| Freely Chosen CHL Electives
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Freely chosen elective coursework selected from the variety of 2- and 4-credit courses offered each semester.
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To total 16 credits |