Program of Study for the Master of Arts in Reading Education, General With A Concentration in Classroom/Clinical

Advanced Licensure: Requirements for this concentration were designed, and have been approved by the appropriate bodies at the state level, to meet the advanced competencies as mandated in the North Carolina Excellent Schools Act for Master-level (M-level) teacher education programs ONLY for students with A-level license from North Carolina or equivalent. Graduates seeking M-level license must have A-level license at the time of application for M-level license.

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

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

Standardized Exam Waiver Eligibility: The standardized exam (GRE or MAT) requirement may be waived for applicants who:

• Have completed 6 credit hours of graduate coursework at Appalachian State University or other accredited institution, with a grade of “B” or better, within the last five years; OR
• Have three or more years of teaching experience.

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).

Additional Admission Information

Accelerated Admission Option: This program offers an accelerated admission option for undergraduate students currently enrolled at Appalachian State University.

Course Requirements for the Master of Arts in Reading Education, General with a Concentration in Classroom/Clinical

Concentration Requirements (15 Hours)

• R E 5100 - Teaching Beginning Readers and Writers (3)
• R E 5130 - Teaching the Language Arts (3)
• R E 5140 - Advanced Study of Children’s Literature (3)
• R E 5715 - Reading Assessment and Correction (3)
• R E 5730 - Reading and Writing Instruction for Intermediate and Advanced Learners (3)
• Equivalent graduate course approved by the advisor may substitute for any of the courses above.

Thesis Option (15 Hours)

Choose one:

Other Requirements for the MA in Reading Education, General (Classroom/Clinical Concentration)

• Thesis: Optional
• Proficiency: None required
• Candidacy: Not Required
• Comprehensive: Not Required
• Product of Learning: R E 5525  is required unless the thesis option is selected.