• Course Delivery
    100% Online
  • Total Credits
    12
  • In-State Tuition Per Credit
    $480.93
  • Out of State Tuition Per Credit
    $576.45

Teaching Children's and Young Adult Literature

Graduate Certificate

Expand your knowledge of literacy, diversity, equity, and inclusion through the lens of children’s and young adult literature. 

The IU Online Graduate Certificate in Teaching Children’s and Young Adult Literature explores multicultural and international perspectives in this field. Learn such research methods as critical content analysis, literary analysis, and discourse analysis. Study research-based practices for enhancing literacy and language-building skills.

Learn what fosters engagement with literature, and how to select books that represent social, cultural, and linguistic diversity, and how books can bridge diversity in backgrounds, communities, and schools.

This program may be of special interest to:

  • K–12 educators, coaches, and curriculum leaders
  • Professionals interested in applied literacy research practices and improving literacy curricula and instruction
  • Grad students seeking a certificate en route to a graduate degree

Your IU Online Graduate Certificate in Teaching Children’s and Young Adult Literature prepares you for such careers as:

  • Literacy educator or instructional leader
  • Teacher educator
  • Community-based worker in literacy development
  • Librarian with specialized literacy knowledge and research training
  • Literacy researcher or curriculum developer

Certificate Requirements

To earn the Graduate Certificate in Teaching Children’s and Young Adult Literature, you must complete 12 credit hours. Requirements are broken down as follows:

  • Core courses (12 credit hours)

Admissions

To be accepted to this program, you must have:
  1. A bachelor's degree
  2. Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 out of 4.00
To apply to this program, complete an online application that includes:
  • Transcripts
  • Personal statement
  • One letter of recommendation
  • GRE scores (required only if applicant lacks an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited US institution)
  • Minimum 79 TOEFL score or minimum 6.5 IELTS score (international students only)

Courses

Core

EDUC-L 559Trade Books in Elementary Classrooms3 Credits
EDUC-L 631Multicultural and International Literature for Children and Young Adults3 Credits
EDUC-L 641Contemporary Issues in Children's and Young Adult Literature3 Credits
EDUC-L 651Topics in Children's and Young Adult Literature3 Credits

Find course descriptions with our Search Schedule of Classes/Courses tool.

Tuition & Fees

Cost for Indiana Residents
  • Per Credit Hour
  • Tuition: $480.93
  • 3 Credit Hours
  • Tuition: $1,442.79
Note: 

Additional fees will apply.

Cost for Out of State Residents
  • Per Credit Hour
  • Tuition: $576.45
  • 3 Credit Hours
  • Tuition: $1,729.35
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