| Core Courses (9 credits) |
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LL ED 597C
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Doing Research in Children's Literature
This course addresses the different research approaches to children's literature—specifically, research methods and topics in a wide range of theoretical and practical fields—including psychoanalysis, literacy, genre studies, teaching in children's literature, biographical studies, and reader responses.
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3 credits
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Overview of Contemporary School Curriculum
Current school programs and options and their impact on pupils; problems in introducing new content into the curriculum.
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3 credits
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EDPSY 421
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Learning Processes in Relation to Educational Practices
An introduction to the empirical study of variables and conditions that influence school learning.
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3 credits
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| Emphasis Courses (15 credits) |
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LL ED 462
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The Art of the Picture Book
Picture books are a peculiar form of literary and visual art. They appear to be simple to read, but are they really so simple? In this course we will read pictures. We will attempt to stretch our own repertoire of strategies for reading picture books, and we'll be looking at how we can assist children to find meaning in picture books.
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3 credits
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Fantasy Literature for Children
Good fantasy literature can be critical to children's understandings of themselves and the world. This course examines work by writers of classic fantasies (H. C. Andersen, A. A. Milne, etc.) written for children, as well as the work of contemporary authors (J. K. Rowling, Philip Pullman, etc.). The course also looks at the role of the imagination in the lives of children.
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3 credits
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LL ED 502
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Studies in Literature for Children
Study of various genres of children's literature, from various critical perspectives. Emphasis on role of literature in children's lives.
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3 credits
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LL ED 563
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Myths and Folktales in Children's Literature
An in-depth study of myths and folktales shared with children and how these stories are remade and disseminated today.
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3 credits
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LL ED 596
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Individual Studies
Culminating course—application of children's literature studies in the form of a graduate-level paper.
Prerequisite: LL ED 597C
*Notes: LL ED 596 should be completed before the semester you intend to graduate.
You do not need to be registered for a class to complete your master's paper.
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3 credits
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Elective Courses (6 credits)
You can choose your elective credits from several different 3-credit courses available online through the World Campus, or you may transfer credits toward the degree, in consultation with your academic adviser. Please contact Student Services for information about transferring credits.
18 credits of 500-level courses are required for the M.Ed. program.
World Campus Course Catalog
