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Master of Children's Literature and Library and Information Science
- Boston, United States
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Combines children's literature and library science for youth librarianship and publishing roles.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply core concepts and methods in Children's Literature and Library and Information Science (MA/MS) to practical and academic problems. Develop and demonstrate skills relevant to 54 credits over three years or more: library
- information science (information services
- ethics
- as reflected in the supplied curriculum summary. Use critical thinking
- ethical judgment and effective communication in discipline-related projects.
Career outcomes
- Youth or school librarianship
- doctoral work in children's literature
- children's book publishing
- libraries
- education
- writing
- award committee service
Curriculum
- 54 credits over three years or more: library and information science (information services and ethics
- information organization
- technology
- children's and young adult collections) with children's literature (criticism
- picturebooks
- realistic fiction
- fantasy and science fiction)
- a history elective
- electives and the CHL437 Critical Positionality capstone. Internships in Boston libraries and publishers.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Accredited bachelor degree (international degrees need a NACES course-by-course evaluation)
- resume
- personal statement
- recommendations
- some programmes add prerequisites or licensure.
Accepted academic background
Accredited bachelor degree (international degrees need NACES course-by-course credential evaluation); resume, personal statement, recommendations; some programmes add prerequisites (nursing, nutrition) or licensure
Language tests
- IELTS 7.0
- TOEFL iBT 100-105
- Duolingo 115
- PTE Academic Not published
- IELTS Academic 7
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results
- CV or Resume
- Personal Statement
How to apply
- Review the program admission requirements and intake availability. Prepare your academic records and required supporting documents. Submit the application through the institution's approved application process. Provide language proficiency evidence and pay any application fee when applicable. Monitor the application status and respond to requests for additional information.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $23,560 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Boston Main Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Library and Information Science |
| Department | Department of Literature and Writing |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 54 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | The source record indicates potential scholarship opportunities. Award amounts, eligibility criteria and intake conditions must be confirmed before applying. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
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Program starts
September 2027
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
Tuition is $23,560 USD per year. The estimated living cost is $22,023 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 7.0, TOEFL iBT 100-105, Duolingo 115, PTE Academic Not published, IELTS Academic 7.