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Graduate Programs in Children's Literature

Roanoke, VA

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Overview

Graduate Programs in Children's Literature / Graduate Programs in Children's Literature is located in Roanoke, VA, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree Concentration Sub-concentration
Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Children's book writing and illustrating
Master of Arts (MA) Children's literature
(Certificate) Children's book illustration
Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Children's literature

Degrees Awarded

Degree Number Awarded
Master's Degrees 5

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available? Yes
Evening/weekend programs available? No
Distance learning programs available? No

Degree Requirements

Degree Requirement
Master's Degrees Entrance Exam No exams are required for admission
Thesis Required
40 - 60 credits depending on the program. Thesis will be a children's book with illustration if in that program; scholarly or creative thesis; book-length manuscript of fiction, poetry, drama, or literary nonfiction for children.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

14
Applied
14
Accepted
9
Enrolled
100%

Applying

40
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic
applications accepted?

Application Deadlines

Type Domestic International Priority date
Summer deadline February 15th February 15th No

Entrance Requirements

Exam Details
Master's Degree Exam No exams are required for admission
Master's Degree Requirements Statement of educational objectives, official copy of their undergraduate transcript, three letters of recommendation. Writing samples appropriate for the program are also required. Those applying to the MFA in Children's Book Writing & Illustrating are also required to present a digital portfolio of 6 - 10 images representing their best work.

International Students

Exam Details
TOEFL: Required TOEFL Paper score: 550
TOEFL IBT score: 80
IELTS: Required IELTS Paper score: 6.5

Tuition & Fees

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Tuition & Fees

$52,050
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Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit: FAFSA
Types of financial support available Scholarship and/or loans

Student Body

38
Total Graduate Students
Not Reported
International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino Not Reported
Black or African American 2.63%
White or Caucasian 81%
American Indian or Alaska Native Not Reported
Asian 7.89%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander Not Reported
Two or more races Not Reported
Unknown 7.89%

Gender

Male (2%)
Female (97%)

Faculty

9
Total faculty
Full-time - 0
Part-time - 9
Male (2)
Female (7)

Research

Focus of faculty research: Children's book writing, children's book illustrating, diversity in children's literature, fantasy, young adult fiction, picture books, graphic young adult novels
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: 0

Location & Contact

Address Box 9603, 7916 Williamson Road
Roanoke, VA  24020
United States
Contact Dr. Lisa Rowe Fraustino
Director, Graduate Programs in Children's Literature
Email: fraustinolr@hollins.edu
Phone: -362-6024
Fax: 540-362-6288

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