The courses fall into five categories, which are “Theory and History of Children’s Literature”, “Genres of Children’s Literature”, “Children’s Culture”, “Methodology”, and “Children’s Literature and Education”.

Program	Course Cluster	Credits
MA Program	Theory and History of Children’s Literature	10 required credits
	Genres of Children’s Literature	6 optional credits at least
	Children’s Culture	optional
	Methodology	3 required credits
	Children’s Literature and Education	optional
Ph.D. Program	Theory and History of Children’s Literature	8 required credits
	Genres of Children’s Literature	optional
	Children’s Culture	3 required credits
	Methodology	6 required credits
	Children’s Literature and Education	Teaching Practice required, 0 credit

(Master Program)

MA students who complete 32 credits (2 credits of Independent Research included) are qualified to apply for the oral examination to defend their theses. Passing of the oral examination is required before graduation.

(Ph.D. Program)