The study of books written specifically for children is different than that of analyzing adult literature. Programs in children’s literature help students understand how these books have evolved over time and the impact they have on young people.

Master-level studies involve specialized study in a field of research or an area of professional practice. Earning a master’s degree demonstrates a higher level of mastery of the subject.
Earning a master’s degree can take anywhere from a year to three or four years. Before you can graduate, you usually must write and defend a thesis, a long paper that is the culmination of your specialized research.