Children's Literature Certificate
Literacy is pivotal to academic success. Through Hamline’s certificate in children’s literature program, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills you need to increase your students’ literacy achievement and prepare them for academic success. You will explore topics ranging from the historical development of children’s literature to banned books, books as tools for social justice, and integrating literature into the classroom. Hamline’s program will change the way you teach and, in the process, endow your students with a love of literature.
Program overview
Topics range from the historical development of children’s literature to banned books, books as tools for social justice, and methods to integrate literature into your educational setting.
CERTIFICATE COMPLETION
If you believe you have completed all of the requirements of the Children's Literature certificate, please contact gcs@hamline.edu to request your printed certificate. Your transcript will be evaluated and your accounts checked for holds. We cannot issue certificates to people with financial holds on their accounts. Certificates are processed monthly and you can expect to receive it within four to six weeks after your request. In your request, please provide the following information: name as you would like it printed on the certificate, student ID, month and year of completion, and the mailing address where you like the certificate sent. Congratulations on your hard work!
Courses
The Children's Literature Certificate is comprised of 10 credits, at $255 per credit.
Please contact gcs@hamline.edu for information about which courses meet the requirements of this certificate.
Graduate Degree Option
Ten license or certificate credits can be applied as elective credits to Hamline’s master of arts in education degree (MAEd).
About the School of Education
Passion for teaching and learning lies at the center of Hamline University’s School of Education—an innovative,collaborative community that attracts more than 8,000 educators each year. With multiple locations across Minnesota, a first-rate faculty, and a challenging, integrated curriculum, the school is on the cutting edge, continually responding to the ever-evolving needs of the field. This entrepreneurial spirit empowers students to find their own voices as they engage in creative thought, reflection, and partnership.