This study examined uses of adolescent literature included secondary teacher preparation in English,
math, science, and social studies education at 12 institutions. Analyses revealed programs emphasized
adolescent literature in a variety of ways and most often in courses for English majors. Only two
institutions required that prospective math, science, and social studies teachers take literacy courses.
References to adolescent literature in syllabi other than English /literacy education courses were almost
nonexistent. Adolescent literature was primarily used (a) to ensure knowledge of texts, (b) to address
issues of diversity in the classroom, and (c) as a means of effective classroom instruction.