Overview

In this Master of Arts in Literacy Education offered by the Appalachian State University, which features one of the largest collections of literacy education faculty in the Southeast, you will gain expertise in the practice and assessment of literacy instruction, enabling you to provide high-level reading/writing instruction and services to all students. Clinical settings, including online and in-person options, allow you to apply what you’re learning while working directly with App State’s Literacy Education faculty and readers and writers of various ages and abilities.

The programme’s coursework is rooted in multidisciplinary research across the fields of education, psychology, linguistics, sociology and cognitive science, which, together, form the science of reading. Additionally, our courses maintain a deep commitment to ensuring literacy instruction is responsive across academic, linguistic, cultural and socio-emotional domains.

Careers

Reading Specialist
Curriculum Coordinator
Classroom Teacher
Community College Instructor

Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Boone, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Graduate School application
Application fee (non-refundable $65)
Resume or CV
Unofficial transcripts from institutions where you have earned a degree(s) (bachelor’s or higher) and/or are currently enrolled in-progress of a degree
Letters of Recommendation (3): Must be professional or academic.
Proof of teaching licensure is required to qualify for ‘M’ level licensure: (classroom/clinical concentration applicants only).

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

17556 USD / year

≈ 17556 USD / year
Out-of-State

17556 USD / year

≈ 17556 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6110 USD / year

≈ 6110 USD / year

Additional Details

Online:

In-State Residents: $4,291
Out-of-State Residents: $15,739

Living costs

Boone

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

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Key information

Duration

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Boone

Financing

Funding

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