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Hello! I would like to obtain my masters degree online soon. How important is NCATE accrediation when choosing a graduate program? I am currently looking at a few different graduate programs online to obtain my masters degree in EArly Reading/Literacy. All of the programs are accredited but none are NCATE. How concerned should I be?

Thank you! Stacy
Look at your contract Where is your program at? I did mine at a state U online, and wouldn't even consider a school like Walden, Phoenix, etc. Some call me a degree snob for not doing so, but it is your career here. I didn't want the sirens to go off that I did it online, unless they put 2 + 2 together.

Personally, I would never even look at a school if not NC...See More
Mar 15, 2009
Stacy Hi! No, I never plan to teach at the college level, only elementary. I'm getting my masters in Reading/Literacy and maybe would like to go the Literacy Coach or REading Specialist routes (if I ever choose to leave the classroom).

I was thinking NCATE would be best if I someday move back to my home state where there are very strict guideli...See More
Mar 15, 2009
Lisa Hi Stacy,

I just wanted to let you know that if a program isn't NCATE accredited, it could be TEAC accredited. In Michigan, universities/programs have the option of being approved by either organization.

I hope this helps! On 3/15/09, Stacy wrote: > Hi! No, I never plan to teach at the college level, only > elementary. I'm g...See More
Mar 30, 2009
K-1 teacher Look at Wilkes University in Pennsylvania. Pricy though $357 a credit hour I think + books. Its a 33 hour program online.

Their masters is online in Early Childhood Literacy. Good luck!

Not NCATE but would address your PA issue because they are in PA and it is approved by the State (according to their website).

> On 3/...See More
Apr 5, 2009


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