The 18-hour Literacy Education Certificate partially fulfills the 24-hour requirement for the add-on Reading (K–6) license for North Carolina and may be used toward the fulfillment of the 39-hour requirement for the Master of Arts degree in Literacy Education. It may be used as elective hours for other MA programs, such as Special Education, Elementary Education and Middle Grades Education. The 18-hour certificate does not lead to NC licensure by itself.
Graduate Certificate in Literacy Education at Appalachian State University
Graduate Certificate in Literacy Education at Appalachian State University
The Literacy Education at Appalachian State University is a Graduate Certificate program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus across its Main Site and Hickory campuses in Boone , United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 1 year to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on August 21, 2026.
About Graduate Certificate in Literacy Education
Disciplines
Education/Teaching
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Graduate Certificate in Literacy Education at Appalachian State University
Entry Requirements
- Submit your graduate application online.
- Pay the non-refundable application fee online.
- Provide names of three references.
- Upload your current resume or vita.
- Submit official scores from the appropriate standardized test (GRE, GMAT, MAT). Test waivers may be available for certain programs.
- Submit unofficial transcript(s) from all colleges or universities from which you earned a degree, or that you have attended within the past five years. Transcripts must be evaluated by a NACES accredited evaluation service(link is external).
- Provide proof of English proficiency.
English Requirements
- IELTSMin 6.5
- TOEFLMin 79
Career Opportunities after Completing Graduate Certificate in Literacy Education
- Classroom Teacher
- Reading Specialist
- Curriculum Coordinator
- Community College Instructor
Fee Information
Application Fee 65
How to Apply
If you have previously started or submitted an application to the Graduate School at Appalachian, select "Log in" under Returning users and login using the same email address as before, then select Start New Application.
To start a new application to the Graduate School, select "Create an account" under First-time users if you have never had an account with us before and follow the instructions.
Graduate Certificate in Literacy Education at Appalachian State University
Appalachian State University
United States of America, Boone