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Indiana University Online

Teaching Children's and Young Adult Literature, Graduate Certificate

Elevate your expertise and advance your career with the IU Online Graduate Certificate in Teaching Children’s and Young Adult Literature. In this fully online program, you'll expand your knowledge of literacy, diversity, equity, and inclusion through the lens of children’s and young adult literature.

Course Delivery: 100% Online

Total Credits: 12

In-State Tuition Per Credit: $350.00

Out-of-State Tuition Per Credit: $490.00

Cost of attendance may vary by campus. View the total cost calculator

Certificate Overview

As a student in the Graduate Certificate in Teaching Children’s and Young Adult Literature, you’ll get a multicultural and international perspective on this genre of literature. You’ll study research methods that include critical content analysis, literary analysis, and discourse analysis. You’ll learn how to increase students’ literacy and language-building skills using research-based practices.

You’ll also explore techniques that help students engage with literature, and discover how to select books that represent social, cultural, and linguistic diversity. You’ll learn how books can bridge diversity in backgrounds, communities, and schools.

You’ll graduate with an Indiana University certificate respected by employers worldwide—and you can work on yours anytime and anywhere. Plus, you’ll enjoy personalized support services throughout your academic journey.

To be accepted to this program, you must have:
  • A bachelor's degree
  • 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)
Application Dates

Fall semester: Aug 1

Note: This program is ineligible for financial aid.

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

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)

Core

Core Classes for the Teaching Children's and Young Adult Literature Graduate Certificate
Course Number Course Name Credits
EDUC-L 559 Trade Books in Elementary Classrooms 3 Credits
EDUC-L 631 Multicultural and International Literature for Children and Young Adults 3 Credits
EDUC-L 641 Contemporary Issues in Children's and Young Adult Literature 3 Credits
EDUC-L 651 Topics in Children's and Young Adult Literature 3 Credits

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