Nov 28, 2024  
2021-2022 Graduate Bulletin 
    
2021-2022 Graduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Reading Education - Adult Literacy Concentration, MA


Program Code: MA_477B
CIP Code: 13.1315

Program of Study for the Master of Arts in Reading Education, General With A Concentration in Adult Literacy


Admission Requirements: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; complete application to the Graduate School ; official general GRE or MAT exam* scores.

To be considered for admission, applicants must meet the criteria for admission to the Graduate School . Meeting this condition does not guarantee admission.

* Applicants to this program may be eligible for a standardized exam waiver. For details please the Admission Requirements  information.

Location: On Campus and Off Campus; Off-Campus applications are accepted on a rolling basis; please contact the Office of Distance Education for locations (distance.appstate.edu).

Course Requirements for the Master of Arts in Reading Education, General with a Concentration in Adult Literacy


Thesis Option (12-15 Hours)


Choose one:

With Thesis (12 Hours)


  • 9 hours of graduate electives chosen with the graduate advisor’s approval, see the Reading Education, Adult Literacy concentration check sheet for a list of suggested electives

Without Thesis (15 Hours)


  • 12 hours of graduate electives chosen with the graduate advisor’s approval, see the Reading Education, Adult Literacy concentration check sheet for a list of suggested electives

Other Requirements for the MA in Reading Education, General (Adult Literacy Concentration)


  • Thesis: Optional
  • Proficiency: None required
  • Candidacy: Required; see the program director for specific timeline and requirements for admission to candidacy
  • Comprehensive: Required
  • Product of Learning: R E 5525  is required unless thesis option is selected.