Welcome
Books written for children are among the best loved and best remembered of all works of literature. They also provide some of the most important early learning experiences.
The English Department’s undergraduate Certificate in Children’s Literature offers students an opportunity to bring together studies across a broad range of subjects.
Founded in 1981, this interdisciplinary program is designed to meet the individual student’s interests and strengths.
It provides a useful background for many areas of professional work and study, including graduate study in a variety of fields (English, Cultural Studies, Women’s Studies, History, Art History), teacher education, child development/care, sociology, psychology, creative writing and illustration, library science, publishing, journalism, and bookselling.
Enrolling
Undergraduates
Undergraduates who want to learn more about the Certificate in Children’s Literature should review the program requirements outlined on the Undergraduate page.
To enroll in the program, you should first seek the advice of your academic advisor. You may also contact the Director of Children’s Literature, Marah Gubar, for additional guidance in designing your individual course of study. After discussing your options, please visit the Advising Center in 201 Thackeray Hall to sign up.
Graduate Students
Prospective graduate students interested in studying children’s literature can learn more about the options open to them by reviewing our informational page on Graduate Student Research and taking a look at some sample syllabi of graduate seminars offered by our faculty.
Please Note: There is not a separate graduate degree in Children’s Literature at Pitt; those who wish to specialize in this field will apply either to our MA program in English or our PhD program in Critical and Cultural Studies.
