Library Science & Children's Literature
The Library Science/Children's Literature dual degree program offers a unique opportunity for students interested in the synthesis and comparison of two unique approaches to children's literature to earn a professional (Master of Science) and an applied (Master of Arts) degree. As children's literature has re-entered mainstream discussions of both adult's and young people's reading, librarians, teachers, booksellers, and publishers are becoming more interested in critical and pragmatic discussions of this diverse and growing body of texts. The Center for the Study of Children's Literature at Simmons has administered a Master of Arts in Children's Literature that studies historical, critical, and theoretical contexts in works for children. The Graduate School of Library and Information Science has offered specialized literature and services courses to those students interested in increasing their familiarity with these materials with an eye towards professional youth services in libraries. While both graduate degree programs reference the same literary history and body of material, each is characterized by distinct perspectives and methodologies.
For more information, please download the fact sheet.
To apply, please visit the College of Arts and Sciences Graduate Studies website.
In This Section
- Archives/History (M.S./M.A.)
- LIS/Children's Literature (M.S./M.A.)
- Bachelor of Science/Master of Science (B.S./M.S.)
See Also
Contact Us
Dr. Cathryn Mercier
Associate Dean/Program Director, Children's Literature
Room C-209B
617-521-2541
Dr. Amy Pattee
Assistant Professor, Library and Information Science
Room P-204B
617-521-2853
