2008-2009 Academic Catalog - Queens University of Charlotte

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State Licensure
See information on State Licensure under School of Education.
Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Literacy
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
• Satisfactory scores on the Graduate Record Exam.
• A copy of a valid teaching license and evidence of two years teaching experience
• Minimum 2.5 GPA required.
International Students
International students must also meet the additional requirements found on page 24.
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.
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
The M.Ed. program and the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction require a wellrounded
liberal arts background. In most cases the minimum general education requirements
would include courses in the following areas, which must be completed before beginning the
professional internship:
• Two courses in composition
• One course in college mathematics
• Two courses in natural sciences of which one must be a lab (Area I)
• One course in fine arts (Area II)
• Two courses in humanities (Area III)
• Two courses in social and behavioral sciences (Area IV)
• Two additional liberal arts courses from Area I-IV (they must come from
different disciplines)
GRADUATE PROGRAMS