Online Children's Literature

I'm looking for an online Masters in Children's Literature.

I've printed off the Penn State Program ... any opinions about it?

It looks like Grand Canyon University has a program that may be able to be adjusted ... any opinions about that one?

Are there any more quality choices out there?

 

There are a number of Enlish/Literature programs out there that might be tweeked in the direction of children's lit, especially if they allow for a Masters Thesis. Our old friend John Ryan once created a website that is a collection of Arts and Sciences programs. You'll find it here:

Arts & Sciences Away Page (ASAP): Accredited Distance Learning Graduate Programs in the Arts and Sciences

You may find that some of the links have died but this doesn't mean the programs don't still exist. Good luck.

 

Hello Kizmet-

I just looked at the page you posted. I went through the list and located something strange. It was called PhD in Transformative Studies! What in the world is Transformative Studies?

Transformative Studies Institute

 

As I understand it (imperfectly, I'm sure) the term 'transformative" refers to a process of social/cultural evolution or change. We all know that our society, however you might define it, is in a continual process of change. Transformative studies concerns itself with this change process and in many cases with how to direct this process so that change occurs along a specific trajectory. In this way it is value laden and rather political in nature. I think that most people who refer to themselves as being involved in "transformative" activities are liberal, progressive or even radical although I don't believe that this value set is, by definition, required.

 

Thanks for the insight. I have been searching the net about this program, nothing located, not large in nature or within professional opportunities.

 

Good evening!

Although I haven't taken any courses in the children's literature program, I did take a graduate course through Penn State's World Campus and I'm signed up for another one starting in August. In my previous class at PSU, the curriculum was rigorous and the instructor and assistant were very thorough both in facilitating the course and in providing feedback on assignments. Of course, this approach may be different for different programs. On the other hand, I would guess that many of the World Campus programs share some of the administrative operations. The people I have talked to in support functions (e.g., Bursar's Office, Registration, etc.) were very helpful. In addition, the library resources and databases were really top-notch.

Good luck in your search for the right program!

 

children's lit

Thanks everyone.

I've found a few more and looked at the lit programs the forum has listed before.

My needs are a bit specific - we are starting a private christian elementary school that will be literature based in it's curriculum ... so I'm looking for a university with a christian world view that is challenging intellectually.

What are the opinions about these?
Deakin University
Harrison Middleton Univ
Eastern Michigan University

Know nothing about them ... just starting the conversation.

Thanks again!

 

In general there's nothing wrong with those schools but I don't know that you could say that they have a Christian world view.

 

framingham

What does anyone know about Framingham St. College?

 

It's a part of the Massachusetts state university system. Like many other similar schools it was once a "teachers college." Most of the students live in the surrounding communities and commute to classes (although there aare some dorms available. In general, if you're going to Framingham State it's probably because you can't afford to live in a dorm or because you work locally and can't attend a school further away. Once upon a time UMass Lowell and UMass Dartmouth were just like this. Their biggest problem is that their location doesn't allow them to expand physically so maybe they are trying to expand virtually.

Framingham State College - Online Learning - Online Degree and Certificate Programs

 

I dont think so, as well. But one thing for certain, this is the strangest PhD I have seen. It looks like it mixes spiritual, with the physical, all encompassed within education.