Teaching Children's Literature Provides Cornerstone for Good Education
Because reading is the foundation on which all other academic skills are built, early mastery of reading is often a good predictor of future academic success. Educators and librarians who focus their professional development on children’s literature, developing their skills and knowledge to encourage young students to read, will continue to be in high demand in both public and private schools.
Penn State World Campus has partnered with Penn State’s College of Education to offer you a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Children's Literature.
Help Children Discover the Joys of Reading
Penn State’s online Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Children's Literature focuses on developing your skills and knowledge in working with young readers. Our courses can improve your strategies for encouraging reading and transforming the lives of young readers. You can earn professional development credits such as Act 48 in Pennsylvania while you complete all your courses online — with no required campus visits or residencies.
In November 2007, Instructor Magazine, the periodical most-read by elementary school teachers, proclaimed Penn State’s World Campus program as the best online program in children’s literature.
Choose the Online Children’s Literature Graduate Program Right for You
Penn State offers two online children’s literature programs. Choose the one best for you and make your passion for children's literature the focus of your professional development plan.
- Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction — Emphasis Children's Literature
If you are a teacher or librarian, this program can help you encourage young students to master their reading skills. - Graduate Certificate in Children’s Literature
This program is designed to expand your knowledge of children's literature through the writings of classic and contemporary authors. You’ll also explore picture books, folklore, and myths. All credits earned in this certificate may be applied toward a master’s degree, upon your admission into that program.
Act 48 Approved
Penn State is an Act 48-approved provider for Pennsylvania educators, so the courses for the master of education in curiculum and instruction will count toward professional development hours.
Who Should Apply
If you are a teacher, school librarian, or other educational practitioner who wants to earn a master of education degree in curriculum and instruction, meet professional development requirements, focus on children’s literature, and improve your opportunities for career advancement, this could be the program for you.
Career Opportunities for Graduates
Past graduates of our children’s literature program have achieved success as:
- teachers
- school administrators
- professors
- writers
- publishers
Online Education at Penn State
Penn State has a history of 100+ years of distance education and more than a decade of experience in online learning. We strive to create an online learning environment that brings you as close to the face-to-face experience as possible. Learn more about Penn State World Campus.
