The Reich College of Education Dr. Charles Duke, Dean Dr. Doris Jenkins, Associate Dean Dr. Henry McCarthy, Assistant Dean The Reich College of Education at Appalachian State University is widely recognized throughout the Southeast as a strong leader in teacher education and related programs. Graduate degrees are offered at the levels of Master of Arts (MA), Education Specialist (EdS), and Doctor of Education (EdD). Additional specific degrees include the Master of Library Science (MLS) and the Master of School Administration (MSA). The Reich College of Education is accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education and offers over 30 graduate programs that are approved for state licensure by the North Carolina State Board of Education. In addition, over 10 human service programs are offered at the graduate level. These programs prepare students for various public service professions. The Reich College of Education offers the following degree programs. Appalachian's internal major code is shown in parentheses after each degree. For specific degree requirements, see the index and appropriate departments in this Graduate Bulletin. DEPARTMENT OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION MA, Curriculum Specialist (416A) [T]+ MA in Educational Media (434*) with concentrations in Instructional Technology/Specialist/Telecommunications (434C) [T], Instructional Technology Specialist/Media Production (434F), and Instructional Technology Specialist/ Media Literacy (434G) (Applications for admission to the Master of Arts in Educational Media with a concentration in Technology/Specialist/Telecommunications are not being accepted. For additional information contact the Graduate School or the academic department.) MA in Elementary Education (422A) [T]+ MA in Middle Grades Education (472*) [T]+ with concentrations in Language Arts (472B) [T], Mathematics (472C) [T], Science (472D) [T], and Social Studies (472E) [T] Graduate certificate in Educational Media Instructional Technology:Web-Based Distance Learning (419A) and Media Literacy (424A). For more information, contact the Cratis D. Williams Graduate School at 828-262-2130 or visit our website at www.graduate.appstate.edu. DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELING MA in Community Counseling (405*) with concentrations in Addictions Counseling (405B), Community Counseling, General (405G) Marriage and Family Counseling (405E), and Expressive Arts Therapy (405F) MA in School Counseling (417*)+ with concentrations in Elementary/Middle School Licensure (417B) [T] and Secondary School Licensure (417C) [T] MA in Marriage and Family Therapy (468A) MA in College Student Development (496*) with concentrations in College Counseling (496B) and Student Affairs Practice (496C) Graduate certificate in Addiction Counseling (423A) and Expressive Art Therapy. (425A) For more information, contact the Cratis D. Williams Graduate School at 828-262-2130 or visit our website at www.graduate.appstate.edu. DEPARTMENT OF LANGUAGE, READING, AND EXCEPTIONALITIES MA in Communication Disorders (489A) [T] MA in Communication Disorders (493A) MA in Reading Education, General (477*) with concentrations in Adult Literacy (477B) and Classroom/Clinical (477E) [T]+ MA in Special Education: Cross Categorical (495A) [T]+ MA in Special Education: Teaching Parent Specialty (484A) DEPARTMENT OF LEADERSHIP AND EDUCATIONAL STUDIES MA in Educational Media (437*) with concentrations in Instructional Technology Specialist/Computers (437D) [T]+ and Instructional Technology Specialist/Computers, General (437E) MA in Higher Education, Administration (450A) MA in Higher Education, Adult Education (451A) MA in Higher Education, Developmental Studies (452A) MA in Higher Education, Teaching (453A) MLS in Library Science, General (465*) with concentrations in School Libraries (465B) [T] and Public Libraries (465C) MSA in School Administration (433A) [T] EdS in Educational Administration (428A) [T] EdS in Higher Education, Administration (450A) EdS in Higher Education, Adult Education (451A) EdS in Higher Education, Developmental Studies (452A) EdS in Higher Education, Teaching (453A) TEACHER EDUCATION GRADUATE PROGRAMS HOUSED OUTSIDE THE REICH COLLEGE OF EDUCATION COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES MA in Biology, Education (209*) with a concentration in Secondary School Teaching (209S) [T]+ MA in English, Education (235*) with a concentration in Secondary School Teaching (235S) [T]+ MA in History, Education (248*) with a concentration in Secondary School Teaching (248S) [T]+ MA in Mathematics, Education (263*) with a concentration in Secondary School Teaching (263S) [T]+ MA in Romance Languages, French Teaching (223*) with a concentration in French Education (M Licensure) (223D) [T] MA in Romance Languages, Spanish Teaching (229*) with a concentration in Spanish Education (M Licensure) (229D) [T] MA/CAS in School Psychology (278A) [T] MA in Social Science, Education (282*)+ with concentrations in Secondary School (Advanced Licensure)/Anthropology (282R) [T], Secondary School (Advanced Licensure)/Economics (282S) [T], Secondary School (Advanced Licensure)/Geography (282T) [T], Secondary School (Advanced Licensure/History (282U) [T], Secondary School (Advanced Licensure)/Political Science (282V) [T], Secondary School (Advanced Licensure)/Sociology (282W) [T] COLLEGE OF FINE AND APPLIED ARTS MA in Child Development: Birth through Kindergarten (548*) with a concentration in Teaching (548B) [T]+ MA in Family and Consumer Sciences, Education (527A) [T]+ MA in Health and Physical Education (569*) with a concentration in Master Teacher (569E) [T] (Applications for admission to the Master of Arts in Health and Physical Education with a concentration in Master Teacher are not being accepted. For additional information contact the Graduate School or the academic department.) MA in Technology Education (546*) with a concentration in Secondary School Teaching (546S) [T]+ SCHOOL OF MUSIC MM in Music Education (559*)+ with concentrations in General Music (559B) [T], Band Directing (559D) [T], Choral Directing (559E) [T] +Requirements for these degrees were designed, and have been approved by the appropriate bodies at the state level, to meet the advanced competencies as mandated in the North Carolina Excellent Schools Act for Master-level teacher education programs.