Studies in Children’s and Adolescent Literature Culture Graduate Certificate
Reignite your passion for children's and adolescent literature.
- Offered Face-to-Face in Commerce.
- 2 years
- 15 credit hours
- No thesis required
- No foreign language credits required
Dive into Children's and Adolescent Literature
From timeless fairytales to contemporary graphic novels, children’s and adolescent literature offers rich insights into culture and society. Our Studies in Children's and Adolescent Literature and Culture Graduate Certificate (15 credit hours) will help you to explore the historical, ideological and cultural dimensions of these works and teach them across primary, secondary and collegiate levels. Earn this certificate as a stand-alone credential, or as part of a master's or doctoral degree program.
Spring 2026 Graduate Flex Term.
What Are My Job Opportunities?
Graduates can pursue professional opportunities in education, publishing and libraries, leveraging their expertise in children's and adolescent literature.
Careers Possibilities
Current Median Salaries from US DOL Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2023
Note: You will need to require other degrees or certifications for employment as a children’s librarian or editor/publisher. Our certificate allows you to specialize in children’s literature, benefiting your career opportunities.
Program Details
Our graduate certificate offers specialized training in the cultural, historical, and ideological aspects of children’s and adolescent literature.
What Will I Learn?
You will have the opportunity to gain experience in a number of key areas.
Emerging Trends in Children’s Literature
Explore cutting-edge trends in publishing and scholarship, including digital storytelling and digital humanities, the increase of diversity in literature and the social and scholarly movements around it, and cross-media franchises and media studies.
Honing Creativity
Practice creative outlets in children’s and young adult literature, from creating picture books and comics to writing novels to creating your own interactive digital archive.
Teaching Methods and Pedagogy
Learn advanced teaching techniques for K-12 and higher education, incorporating digital tools, multimedia resources and experiential lessons to enhance learning.
Taking Classes
Designed for working professionals, our graduate certificate offers a flexible way to deepen your expertise in children's and adolescent literature. Courses are offered in person at our Commerce campus, and the program consists of 15 credit hours.
Please refer to the schedule of classes for up-to-date details on course locations and times, as they may change.
Course Offerings
Requirements to complete the Studies in Children’s and Adolescent Literature and Culture Graduate Certificate (15 semester hours)
- ENG 504 Graphic Narratives
- ENG 505 Development of Children’s Literature
- ENG 506 Problems in Young Adult Literature
- ENG 507 Adapting Children’s Literature
- ENG 508 Reality in Children’s Literature
Contact Dr. Rebecca Rowe for more information.
Finding My Community
We believe that education thrives in an environment where collaboration, support and mutual respect flourish. Our community of students and professors embodies these values, creating an enriching and dynamic atmosphere for learning and growth. Our students come from different backgrounds and bring a wide range of experiences and perspectives to the table. Our professors are not only experts in their respective fields but also dedicated mentors who are committed to guiding and nurturing the next generation of scholars.
Rebecca Rowe, Ph.D.
Faculty
Kelin Loe, Ph.D.
Faculty Staff
Karen Roggenkamp, Ph.D.
Faculty
Rachel McShane, Ph.D.
Alum
Student Organizations
Our student organizations at East Texas A&M University, including the Literature Society and TESOL Association, offer exciting opportunities for students to connect, collaborate and grow. These vibrant groups provide a supportive community where you can network with peers, faculty, and professionals, engage in literary events, and deepen your understanding of the cultural and educational significance of children's and adolescent literature.
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Financing My Future
Financial Aid
Financial aid includes a variety of programs, like scholarships, federal and state grants, and federal and state work-study programs. Find out how you may be eligible for scholarships, grants, loans and/or a graduate assistantship. Financial Aid and Scholarships
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Enhance your expertise through on-campus employment opportunities.
Graduate Assistant/Research/Teaching
Graduate assistant teaching (GAT), graduate assistant research (GAR), and graduate assistant non-teaching (GANT) assistantships at East Texas A&M offer financial support and professional development for graduate students. Assistantships are available in academic and non-academic departments.
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East Texas A&M is one of the most affordable colleges around the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Our tuition rates are some of the most competitive in Texas.
$3,669
for Texas residents
/
$7,341
For non-residents
Tuition and fees for graduate students taking nine credit hours are $3,669 for Texas residents and $7,341 for non-residents. But don’t worry: there are
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- Online Courses ($50 per hour)
- Remote Locations ($20 per hour)
- Lab Fees ($5 – $30 per course)
How Do I Get Started?
If you have not already done so, complete the Request Information form. You will be connected with your enrollment specialist, who can answer your questions. When you’re ready, go ahead and follow the steps below to apply.
Admissions Requirements
To be considered for admission, you must first meet the following criteria.
- GPA minimum 2.5
- Master’s degree in English or related field
Once admitted, you must:
- Submit a Completion of Certificate Request while taking your final graduate certificate courses.
- Earn a 3.0 GPA on all required coursework (No course substitutions may be applied on graduate certificates)
Admission Process
- Create an account or login if you already have one
- Complete your profile section first once you log into your account
- Select “School Search” and select East Texas A&M
- Choose the semester you wish to begin
- Select “Studies in Children’s & Adolescent Literature & Culture, Graduate Certificate” as your “Program.”
- Pay the $50 application fee.
Wait to receive an application confirmation email before proceeding to the next step.
- Within two business days of your application, the Graduate School will send a confirmation email to the personal email account you used for ApplyTexas.
Provisional Status
After you submit your application, you may be granted provisional status, which means you can enroll in one semester of courses. You will not be eligible for financial aid until you submit all of your documents and are accepted into the program.
Submit the following documents to your graduate coordinator after you receive an application confirmation email.
Your Graduate Coordinator
Contact your previous institution(s) and request that they send your official transcripts to your graduate coordinator.
- We recommend that you request transcripts for all of your academic work.
All international transcripts must be evaluated and the evaluation submitted to the Graduate School.
We accepts evaluations sent directly from the following Agencies.
- If a normal evaluation is submitted, official original transcripts with all marksheets will still need to be submitted.
- If a WES ICAP or equivalent is submitted, we will not need the official transcripts to be submitted separately.
If your institution is unable to submit a digital copy, hard copies may be mailed to:
East Texas A&M University
Attn: Graduate School
PO Box 3011
Commerce, Texas 75429-3011
We will need official/original documents. If those documents are the only copies you have, the Graduate School can mail them back to you upon request. Contact your graduate coordinator for more information.
Look for application updates in myLeo > Apps > Check Application Status
- Once an admission decision has been made, you will receive an email to your student email account at myLeo > Apps > Leomail.
Note: This graduate certificate does not qualify from Financial Aid.
Once registration opens and you are eligible to enroll, your graduate enrollment specialist will contact you to complete registration.
- View your degree plan in DegreeWorks.
- To register for classes, go to myLeo > Student Resources > Registration Menu.
Contact your graduate enrollment specialist if you have any questions regarding your degree plan and registration.
Your Graduate Enrollment Specialist
Note: International students interested in graduate certificates must do so in conjunction with a graduate degree.
- Create an account or login if you already have one
- Complete your profile section first once you log into your account
- Select “School Search” and select East Texas A&M
- Choose the semester you wish to begin
- Select “Studies in Children’s & Adolescent Literature & Culture, Graduate Certificate” as your “Program.”
- Pay the $75 application fee
Wait to receive an application confirmation email before proceeding to the next step.
- After you submit your application, the Graduate School will send a confirmation email within two business days to the personal email account you used for ApplyTexas.
Submit the following documents to your graduate coordinator after you receive an application confirmation email.
Your Graduate Coordinator
- Contact your previous institution(s) and request that they send your official transcripts to:
East Texas A&M University
Attn: Graduate School
2600 S. Neal St.
Commerce, Texas 75428
We will need official/original documents. If those documents are the only copies you have, the Graduate School can mail them back to you upon request. Contact your graduate coordinator for more information.
Look for application updates in myLeo > Apps > Check Application Status
- Once an admission decision has been made, you will receive an email to your student email account at myLeo > Apps > Leomail.
Note: This program does not currently qualify for Financial Aid.
Once registration opens and you are eligible to enroll, your graduate enrollment specialist will contact you to complete registration.
- View your degree plan in DegreeWorks.
- To register for classes, go to myLeo > Student Resources > Registration Menu.
Contact your graduate enrollment specialist if you have any questions regarding your degree plan and registration.
Your Graduate Enrollment Specialist
I Still Have Questions
We are here to help! Send us an email. We can answer your questions and assist you in the application process.
Contact the Department
- Department of Literature and Languages
- 903.886.5260
- [email protected]