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Dec 12, 2024
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2022-2023 Graduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Reading Education - Adult Literacy Concentration, MA
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Program Code: MA_477B
CIP Code: 13.1315
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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 these criteria 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 Standardized Exam Waiver Eligibility Information
Standardized exam (GRE, GMAT, MAT) waiver eligibility for graduate degree programs at Appalachian State varies by program, but requires that applicants hold a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher in their last earned bachelor’s degree or 3.3 or higher in an earned graduate degree. No exam waiver is automatic but will require review and approval by the program and by the Graduate School upon submission of a complete application. An approved waiver request does not guarantee acceptance into the program. A denied waiver request does not mean that a candidate is denied admission to the program, only that a standardized exam score is needed to more fully evaluate the application. More complete information about standardized exam waivers can be found in the Admissions Requirements section of this Bulletin .
Accelerated Master’s Program
This program offers an Accelerated Master’s 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 Adult Literacy
Total Required (Minimum 36 W/ Thesis or 39 Hours)
Required Courses (6 Hours)
Research Course (3 Hours)
Choose One:
Practicum Course (3 Hours)
Choose one:
Concentration Requirements (18 Hours)
Thesis Option (12-15 Hours)
Choose one:
With Thesis (12 Hours)
- R_E 5999 - Thesis (1-4)
- 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)
- R_E 5525 - Product of Learning (1-3) [CL]
- 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.
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