program Contact:

Dr. Doris (Jeanne) Swafford
email: swafford@uncw.edu
Phone: 910.962.7790

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Master of Education (M.Ed.) in

Language & Literacy

Goal of Program:

Addresses the need for conceptual and procedural foundations for decision-making and for specific alternatives within the student's area of professional practice.

Program Audience:

• The M.Ed. programs address the North Carolina Masters/Advanced Competencies requirements.

Program Highlights:

• Focuses on standards in Instructional Expertise, Knowledge of Learners, Research Expertise, Connecting Subject Matter and Learners, and Professional Development and Leadership.
• Based on the view of the professional as a decision-maker, the program addresses the needs for conceptual and procedural bases for decision making, for specific practices, and for structured reflection.
• Individuals who hold a master's degree in education in a related area may qualify to be recommended for graduate level licensure in reading by completing 18 additional hours of approved course work. The individual must complete a minimum of twelve hours of work at UNCW.