CIP Code: 13.1315

Program of Study for the Master of Arts in Literacy Education, Classroom/Clinical Concentration

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. 

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

Additional Admission Requirements: Proof of teaching license (A-level) from North Carolina or equivalent.

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

Letters of Recommendation: Three

Location: Boone Campus and Online 

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 Classroom/Clinical

Total Required (Minimum 36 Credits)

Concentration Requirements (15 Credits)

• LIT 5100 - Teaching Beginning Readers and Writers (3)
• LIT 5130 - Teaching the Language Arts (3)
• LIT 5140 - Advanced Study of Children’s Literature (3)
• LIT 5715 - Reading Assessment and Correction (3)
• LIT 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 Credits)

Choose one:

Other Requirements for the MA in Literacy Education (Classroom/Clinical Concentration)

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