Programs
It's easy to find the program that's best for you. Just click on the sections below to find descriptions and details of The University of North Carolina's many online programs. Note that the programs are offered directly through the sixteen institutions. Before being admitted to a program, you must apply to and be accepted by the institution at which it is offered.
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List of Programs Offered
By Subject
Subject  | Programs |
|---|---|
| Agriculture | 5 |
| Individuals who might be interested in these programs include not only prospective teachers but also those who currently (or would like to) work with agencies such as cooperative extension services, the Peace Corps, or the USDA, or in related fields such as sustainable agriculture. | |
| Arts | 1 |
| This program is for individuals interested in gaining competence as a creative artist, art teacher, or classroom-based researcher in art and education. | |
| Business & Management | 24 |
| These programs are for individuals who are interested in gaining a core foundation of business disciplines that will help them become effective managers across a wide variety of disciplines. | |
| Communications | 5 |
| These programs are for individuals interested in gaining an understanding of how new and existing media change and enhance the way we communicate within classrooms, businesses, and mass media. Specialty areas include web page design, effective classroom communication, and communication skills for corporate trainers. | |
| Computer & Information Science | 14 |
| These programs are for individuals interested in understanding the role information plays in achieving organizational goals and/or developing technical computer skills in programming, networking, data security, and web design. | |
| Criminal Justice | 6 |
| These programs are for individuals interested in improving the quality of justice in their communities. Specialty areas include corrections, juvenile justice, security, and law enforcement. | |
| Cultural Studies | 2 |
| Education | 69 |
| These programs are for individuals interested in becoming K-12 teachers, administrators, counselors, and specialists in areas such as special education, reading, and academically gifted instruction; active teachers who seek add-on licensure; and college graduates who seek to enter the teaching profession via lateral entry. | |
| Engineering | 13 |
| These programs serve individuals who wish to complete an undergraduate engineering degree or earn a graduate certificate or master’s degree in engineering. | |
| English | 2 |
| These programs serve individuals interested in improving their knowledge and use of the English language either by an intensive study of literature or by focusing on theoretical and practical training in professional communication. | |
| Health Professions--Nursing | 19 |
| These programs are for nursing professionals who wish to further their nursing education. Examples include nurse educator programs, RN to BSN completion programs, school nurse programs, and occupational health programs. | |
| Health Professions--Other | 30 |
| These programs serve individuals interested in pursuing careers in a variety of health-related fields including emergency medicine, hospital administration, assistive technologies, and rehabilitation counseling. | |
| Health Professions--Public Health | 11 |
| These programs are for individuals interested in furthering their knowledge and careers in the fields of public health, community preparedness, and healthcare administration. | |
| History | 1 |
| Humanities | 7 |
| These programs serve individuals interested in the study of people and their ideas, literature, history, artifacts, and values. | |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 2 |
| This program is for individuals who value cross-disciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches to learning and scholarship through historical, regional, thematic, or problem-focused study. | |
| Library Science | 2 |
| These programs are for individuals interested in learning the foundations of Library Science so that they may pursue careers as librarians in public, community college, and special libraries; school media centers; or other information centers. | |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 1 |
| This program is for individuals interested in gaining understanding about Geographic Information Systems and applying their coursework to fields such as agriculture, education, landscape design, or public administration. | |
| Physical Sciences | 2 |
| These programs are for individuals interested in gaining understanding of the physical world around them. Both bachelor's and master's programs are offered. | |
| Psychology | 2 |
| These programs explore the biological, social, and cultural aspects of behavior and prepare individuals for employment in many areas, including social service and education. | |
All Programs
| Program | Subject | Degree | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academically or Intellectually Gifted (AIG) Graduate Certificate | |||
| Education | Certificate | UNCC | |
| Offered by the Department of Special Education and Child Development in the College of Education, this program consists of four graduate courses (12 credits) which meet state requirements for ... more | |||
| Academically or Intellectually Gifted (AIG) Teaching/Add-On Teacher Licensure | |||
| Education | Non-Degree | WCU | |
| Western Carolina University's program in academically or intellectually gifted (AIG) is available at either the undergraduate or graduate level. You will learn techniques for screening, ... more | |||
| Agricultural Education Licensure Program | |||
| Education, Agriculture | Non-Degree | NCSU | |
| LEAP is a web-based, teacher certification program in agricultural education offered through North Carolina State University. The program is available nationwide and is delivered through distance ... more | |||
| Agriculture Education Master's Degree | |||
| Education, Agriculture | Masters | NCSU | |
| The Master's of Agricultural Education degree (Distance Track) is a broad-based, non-thesis degree designed for a wide array of individuals: extension agents, agricultural teachers, community ... more | |||
| Alternative Licensure - NC TEACH II | |||
| Education | Non-Degree | UNCP | |
| NC TEACH (North Carolina Teachers of Excellence for All Children) is an alternative teacher preparation program for recent college graduates, mid-career professionals and retirees. The University ... more | |||
| Alternative Licensure ECU/NC TEACH | |||
| Education | Non-Degree | ECU | |
| North Carolina Teachers of Excellence for All Children is an alternative teacher preparation program designed to recruit, train, support, and retain individuals as they become licensed ... more | |||
| Alternative Licensure/NC TEACH Online - Secondary Licensure (Compr Science, English, Mathematics) | |||
| Education | Non-Degree | WCU | |
| Western Carolina University's licensure programs open the door for those who already have degrees and are ready for the challenge of teaching. Our programs are designed to recruit, train, and ... more | |||
| Alternative Licensure/NC TEACH Online for Middle Grades Licensure | |||
| Education | Non-Degree | WCU | |
| Western Carolina University's licensure programs open the door for those who already have degrees and are ready for the challenge of teaching. Our programs are designed to recruit, train, and ... more | |||
| Art Education - Master of Arts | |||
| Education, Arts | Masters | ECU | |
| East Carolina University's Master of Arts in Education program will develop your competence as a creative artist, art teacher, or classroom-based researcher in art and education. In addition ... more | |||
| Assistive Technology - Graduate Certificate | |||
| Health Professions--Other, Education | Certificate | ECU | |
| Assistive technology includes a wide range of devices, strategies, services, and practices that are created and applied to improve the functional performance or life satisfaction of any individual ... more | |||
| Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice | |||
| Criminal Justice | Baccalaureate | UNCP | |
| UNCP's Criminal Justice Program provides students with a thorough understanding of the social organization and administration of the criminal justice system. Courses are offered in theories ... more | |||
| Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences: Leadership in the Public Sector | |||
| Humanities | Baccalaureate | NCSU | |
| Leadership in the Public Sector (LPS) is a distance education degree completion program designed to focus on leadership in non-market environments (such as local, state, and federal government ... more | |||
| Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies | |||
| Humanities | Baccalaureate | UNCG | |
| UNC-Greensboro's Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies (humanities concentration) will give you a thorough understanding of the humanities, the interconnections among them, and their relevance ... more | |||
| Bachelor of Arts in Music - Ethnomusicology Concentration | |||
| Interdisciplinary Studies, Humanities, History | Baccalaureate | NCCU | |
| Ethnomusicology allows students to explore a variety of musical expressions that have occurred or are in the process of developing throughout the world.During their four years of study, undergradu ... more | |||
| Bachelor of Arts in Sociology | |||
| Social Science | Baccalaureate | FSU | |
| Fayetteville State University's Bachelor of Arts in Sociology will prepare you for a career in which you contribute to the moral, intellectual, social, and material development of the ... more | |||
| Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education | |||
| Education, Agriculture | Baccalaureate | NCA and T | |
| Across North Carolina, demand is growing for teachers certified in agricultural education and for professionals with training in agriscience. North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State ... more | |||
| Bachelor of Science in Birth to Kindergarten Teacher Education | |||
| Education | Baccalaureate | NCCU | |
| The North Carolina Central University Bachelor of Science Birth-Kindergarten Teacher Education program will prepare you to work professionally with children ages birth through kindergarten, ... more | |||
| Bachelor of Science in Birth-Kindergarten Program: Early Childhood Concentration | |||
| Education | Baccalaureate | WCU | |
| WCU’s Bachelor of Science in Birth-Kindergarten program also offers a non-licensure option, the Early Childhood Concentration in birth kindergarten education, to individuals in North ... more | |||
| Bachelor of Science in Birth-Kindergarten Program: Professional Education Concentration/Licensure | |||
| Education | Baccalaureate | WCU | |
| WCU’s Bachelor of Science in Birth-Kindergarten offers a licensure program, the Professional Education Concentration, in birth-kindergarten education to potential teachers in North ... more | |||
| Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Business Studies concentration) | |||
| Business & Management | Baccalaureate | UNCG | |
| The objective of the Business Administration major is to provide liberally educated students with a broad exposure to the functional areas of business and a comprehensive understanding of the ... more | |||
