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 above.

Requirements for entry into program

Please refer to the admission requirements for the MA and MFA Children’s Literature above.

Degree requirements

Degree Requirements (56 credits)

Graduate students in the MA/MFA dual degree program typically carry between eight and ten credits in the fall, spring, and summer semesters after their first semester of eight credits. Students considering registering for more than 10 credits per term must consult with the graduate program director.

MA/MFA Required Courses (36 credits)

 

CHL 401	Criticism of Literature for Children	4
CHL 403	The Picturebook	4
CHL 413	Contemporary Realistic Fiction for Young Adults	4
CHL 414	Fantasy and Science Fiction	4
CHL 421	Children's Book Publishing	4
CHL 430	Writing for Children I	4
CHL 431	Writing for Children II	4
CHL 441	MFA Mentorship I	4
CHL 442	MFA Mentorship II	4

MA/MFA Elective Requirements (20 credits)

 

CHL4XX History elective/s	Coursework in the history of children's literature, selected from courses with a chronological focus.	To total 4 credits
CHL 4XX	Coursework in children's of children's and/ or young adult literature	To total 4 credits
Freely chosen elective coursework	Freely chosen elective coursework selected from the variety of 2- and 4-credit courses offered each semester	To total 12 credits