Program: Literacy Education - Adult Literacy Concentration, MA - Appalachian State University

Apr 12, 2025

2024-2025 Graduate Bulletin

Program Code: MA_857B
CIP Code: 13.1315

Program of Study for the Master of Arts in Literacy Education, Adult Literacy Concentration

Admission Requirements: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; complete application to the Graduate School .

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

Location: Boone Campus and Online (part time/part-time extended format)

Accelerated Master’s Program

This program offers an Accelerated Master’s option for undergraduate students with a 3.2 or higher currently enrolled at Appalachian State University.

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

Total Required (Minimum 36 Hours)

Required Courses (6 Hours)

Research Course (3 Hours)

Choose One:

Clinical Teaching Course (3 Hours)

Choose one:

Concentration Requirements (15 Hours)

Thesis Option (15 Hours)

Choose one:

With Thesis (15 Hours)

LIT 5999 - Thesis (1-4) (3 Hours)
12 hours of graduate electives chosen with the graduate advisor’s approval, see the Litereacy Education, Adult Literacy concentration check sheet for a list of suggested electives.

Without Thesis (15 Hours)

LIT 5525 - Product of Learning (1-3) [CL] (3 Hours)
12 hours of graduate electives chosen with the graduate advisor’s approval, see the Literacy Education, Adult Literacy concentration check sheet for a list of suggested electives.

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

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