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Prerequisites
For admission to the Graduate School, an applicant must have received, from an accredited institution, a bachelor's degree (3.0 GPA* preferred on a 4.0 scale) with requirements substantially equivalent to those at Penn State. (Penn State is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.)
To enroll in 400-level courses, you must have completed 60 credits of undergraduate work or the equivalent.
To enroll in graduate-level courses, or to earn the graduate certificate in children's literature, you must have a baccalaureate degree.
How to Apply
Individuals seeking admission to this program must complete and submit the Penn State Graduate School online application. Be sure to read the admissions requirements carefully, as each program has unique requirements.
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