Master of Arts in Reading Education, Classroom Clinical

Major Code:

477E

Type:

Master's Degree Programs

Locations:

Buncombe, Catawba, Davie, Forsyth, Yadkin

Program Description:

childrenreadingimage Click here for Master of Arts in Reading Education academic department program information. Click here for the Graduate Bulletin (catalog) degree program information including the program courses (find 477E major code). Applicants are encouraged to review the information on both of these web sites.

Career Options:

Reading Specialist and/or Classroom Teacher – for K-12 teachers.

Course List:

Please click here to access the program page with planning sheet. listed.

Information unique to Distance Education Program Admission and Enrollment:

Applicants for the Catawba, Forsyth and Yadkin may beginning in fall, spring or one of two summer sessions; for an early review deadline and the final (or late) deadline, see below in "Proposed Cohorts".
Applicants for the Buncombe or Davie cohorts - please see the start date and deadline below in "Proposed Cohorts".
- Applications must be complete (online application submitted, the fee paid, and all required supporting documents received by the Graduate School and Academic Department) by the final deadline listed below.

Program Delivery Information:

This distance education program is delivered via face-to-face instruction. Courses are typically taught at the site in the evening, and may have an occasional online (via the web) class or weekend workshop.
Students in the Yadkin and Forsyth locations may move through in a shorter time period if they are prepared to attend some classes at both locations.
-Applicants interested in Catawba, Forsyth or Yadkin may apply to Fall, Spring, Summer I, or Summer II on a rolling admission basis and cycle into (and out of) classes.
-Applicants interested in the Buncombe or Davie cohorts will begin together and work through as a cohort until graduation, if there is sufficient interest.

Off-campus students who are teaching can take 6 hours (two classes) per semester, generally, in this 39 hour program and could finish in 6 to 7 semesters; up to 7 years is allowed to finish a Master of Arts program.

Proposed Cohorts*:

County	Location	Semester Start	Early Review Deadline	Final Deadline	Information Session
Buncombe	UNC Asheville	Fall 2012		July 1, 2012	Sat., 11am, March 31, 2012 at UNC-Asheville; Rm 241 Karpen.
Catawba	ASU Hickory	Fall................... Spring.............. Summer One.. Summer Two.	March 15 September 15 September 15 September 15	July 1 November 1 April 1 May 1	Informal drop-in for application information: March 19, 2012, Noon til 6:30 pm, Rm. 1104 at ASU Center Hickory;
Forsyth	UNCSA				Held Feb. 15, '11 in Winston-Salem
Yadkin	Yadkin Center, Surry CC				Feb. 15, 2011
Davie	Davidson CC - Davie Campus	Spring 2013		Nov. 1, 2012	TBA

Formal Information Session - ASU faculty and staff will be present to answer questions about the program and application process.

*You may also express interest in having the program delivered at other locations by completing this electronic form (opens in a new window). Please be aware that expressions of interest are relayed to the academic departments where decisions are made about where programs will be offered.

Eligibility:

Applicants must have:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
A valid North Carolina "A" level teaching licensure or equivalent from another state

Application Requirements:

Completed online application to graduate school
Application Fee
Official (sealed) transcript from each college or university attended
A "letter of intent" specifying current teaching position, teaching goals, and reasons for seeking admission to the reading program (one to two pages)
Resume (uploaded as part of the online application)
Three references (submitted as part of the online application)
Test scores are required for this graduate program (see information below)

Test Score Information:

A test score (no older than 5 years) is required from either the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or Miller Analogy Test (MAT). They are equally accepted. Minimum score requirements are listed in the Graduate Bulletin.

Application Submission:

Click here to access Graduate School application information, requirements, and the online application for admission.

Applications must be complete (online application submitted, the fee paid, and all required supporting documents received by the Graduate School) and ready for review by the applicable deadline. If it appears to be too late to apply, please contact the program manager to discuss options.

For information or questions related to the application process, please contact:

Program Manager
Ms. Peri David
Email: davidwp@appstate.edu
Toll Free Phone: 800-355-4084, x 6518
Fax: 828-265-8673
Direct Phone: 828-262-6518

Academic Coordinator - Department of Reading Ed & Special Ed
Dr. Woody Trathen
Email: trathenwr@appstate.edu
Toll-free Phone: 800-355-4084, x 6056
Direct Phone: 828-262-6506