Queens University of Charlotte has a long-standing commitment to provide educators with the skills needed to deal with the complexities of today's classroom setting. Candidates earning their licensure at Queens commit themselves to a productive career and a noble life in teaching. They recognize the vital role of the educator in guiding, nurturing, and shaping the lives of children.

The M.Ed. offers North Carolina Licensure in Reading (K-12) as part of a graduate degree. The M.Ed. is designed for candidates who hold an undergraduate degree, who hold a clear teaching license in the state of North Carolina, and who have at least two years of teaching experience. The M.Ed. program consists of 33 hours of coursework, leading to an "M" level license in the state of North Carolina.

ADMISSION TO THE PROGRAM

Application Requirements

• A completed graduate application and $40 application fee
• Official transcripts from each college or University attended submitted in sealed envelopes
• Two letters of recommendation, one of which must come from the principal of the school in which they are employed
• Provide a written statement describing professional and personal goals and objectives.
• Evidence of two years teaching experience
• Valid NC teaching license
• Minimum 2.5 GPA required.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADMISSION

International students applying to a graduate program must meet all academics requirements as well as any additional requirements as outlined by the individual program. If transferring credit from a college or university outside the U.S., you must submit a course-by-course evaluation from World Education Services (WES, www.wes.org). Queens accepts the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in place of the SAT. A minimum score of 550 (written test), 213 (electronic test), or 79 (internet based test) on the TOEFL is required for admission. A minimum composite score of 6.5 on the IELTS is required for admission. Also, in lieu of the TOEFL, Queens will accept successful completion (level 12) of the ELS Language Centers English language program.

STUDENT STATUS
Full Status is accorded applicants who have met all admissions requirements.

Admission on Probation
Students admitted on academic probation must meet the terms of probation set by their admission letter, which may vary, in order to be allowed to continue in the program.

Provisional Admission
Students admitted provisionally must meet the terms of full admission in order to continue in the program.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE M.Ed. (Literacy)

EDUC 601 Educational Research & Evaluation
EDUC 608 Diversity in Schools
EDUC 615 Word Study
EDUC 630 Foundations of Reading
EDUC 640 The Teaching of Writing
EDUC 650 Assessment, Diagnosis, & Instruction to Remediate Reading Difficulties (Corequisite EDUC 660)
EDUC 660 Practicum in Reading Diagnosis (6 credit hours)
EDUC 670 Current Issues & Practices in Literacy
EDUC 680 Action Research
EDUC 690 Seminar in Collaborative Leadership & Professional Development

Tentative Course Rotation

Year 1
EDUC 601 Educational Research & Evaluation
EDUC 630 Foundations of Reading
EDUC 608 Diversity in Schools (taken simultaneously with EDUC 615)
EDUC 615 Word Study
Year 2
EDUC 640 The Teaching of Writing
EDUC 670 Current Issues & Practices in Literacy
EDUC 650 Assessment, Diagnosis, & Instruction to Remediate Reading Difficulties (taken simultaneously with EDUC 660)
EDUC 660 Practicum in Reading Diagnosis (6 credit hours)
Year 3
EDUC 690 Seminar in Collaborative Leadership & Professional Development
EDUC 680 Action Research

Additional Requirements

• Professional Portfolio
• Action Research Project
• Earn a grade of C or better on all courses