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 Category
Category  | Programs |
|---|---|
| Add-On Licensure | 5 |
| These programs are for teachers who wish to add additional licensure areas to their present licenses. | |
| Alternate (Lateral) Entry | 14 |
| These programs serve college graduates who wish to leave their current professions and enter the teaching profession. The terms “alternative entry” and “lateral entry” refer to the non-traditional education routes these professionals take to the classroom. | |
| Baccalaureate Degree Program | 9 |
| These programs lead to undergraduate degrees in education specialty areas ranging from birth-to kindergarten to agri-science and business education. | |
| Graduate/Advanced Degrees | 32 |
| Included in this classification are advanced degree programs in specialty areas ranging from business education and school administration to instructional technology and music. | |
All Programs
| Program | Category | Degree | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academically or Intellectually Gifted (AIG) Graduate Certificate | |||
| Add-On Licensure | Certificate | UNCC | |
| Offered by the Department of Special Education and Child Development in the College of Education, this program comprises four graduate courses (12 credits) that meet state requirements for ... more | |||
| Academically or Intellectually Gifted (AIG) Teaching/Add-On Teacher Licensure | |||
| Add-On Licensure | Licensure | 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 | |||
| Alternative Licensure ECU/NC TEACH | |||
| Alternate (Lateral) Entry | Licensure | 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 - Birth-Kindergarten Licensure | |||
| Alternate (Lateral) Entry | Licensure | 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 – K-12 Special Education Licensure | |||
| Alternate (Lateral) Entry | Baccalaureate | 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 – Secondary Grades Licensure (Comprehensive) | |||
| Alternate (Lateral) Entry | Baccalaureate | 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 | |||
| Graduate/Advanced Degrees | 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 | |||
| Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education | |||
| Baccalaureate Degree Program | 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 - Kindergarten Education (B-K) | |||
| Baccalaureate | UNCP | ||
| The goals of the Birth-Kindergarten program are to prepare pre-service and in-service birth-kindergarten professionals with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to effectively serve ... more | |||
| Bachelor of Science in Birth to Kindergarten Teacher Education | |||
| Baccalaureate Degree Program | 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 | |||
| Baccalaureate Degree Program | 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 | |||
| Baccalaureate Degree Program | 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 Health Promotion | |||
| Baccalaureate | ASU | ||
| Diana Freeman Luckett says, "I am currently an ASU online student in the 2009 BS/Health Promotion cohort. I have been very impressed with the program delivery. The extension staff take care ... more | |||
| Birth through Kindergarten Teacher Education - Bachelor of Science | |||
| Baccalaureate Degree Program | Baccalaureate | ECU | |
| East Carolina University's Bachelor of Science in Birth through Kindergarten Teacher Education will prepare you to work with children from birth through five years of age, whether they are ... more | |||
| Birth through Kindergarten Teacher Education - Master of Arts | |||
| Graduate/Advanced Degrees | Masters | ECU | |
| The MAEd-BK program is open to individuals who hold a clear license in B-K. The curriculum is designed to prepare individuals beyond the entry level for professional roles as master teachers, ... more | |||
| Birth-Kindergarten Add-on Teaching License | |||
| Add-On Licensure | Licensure | ECU | |
| The alternative licensure allows individuals who already have a bachelor's degree to obrain a license to teach in Birth-Kindergarten classrooms. The Add-On Licensure is for those ... more | |||
| Birth-to-Kindergarten Education (BKE) Degree Program | |||
| Baccalaureate Degree Program | Baccalaureate | WSSU | |
| Winston-Salem State University BKE graduates are able to design and implement developmentally appropriate instruction and learning environments for all children zero to eight, provide program ... more | |||
| BSBA in Management | |||
| Baccalaureate | ASU | ||
| Appalachian’s 100% online BS in Business Administration (BSBA), Management major prepares students for leadership responsibilities in a technologically-oriented, diverse, dynamic, and ... more | |||
| Business and Marketing Education Initial Licensure Program | |||
| Alternate (Lateral) Entry | Licensure | NCSU | |
| The School of Education at North Carolina State University offers the Alternative Teacher Education Program to provide teaching licensure for lateral-entry teachers. If you are already teaching ... more | |||
| Business Education - Bachelor of Science | |||
| Baccalaureate Degree Program | Baccalaureate | ASU | |
| Appalachian’s 100% online Bachelor of Science in Business Education degree-completion (2+2) program leads to teacher licensure in grades 6-12. The program will appeal to students who seek ... more | |||
High Needs
| Program | Category | Degree | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative Licensure ECU/NC TEACH | |||
| Alternate (Lateral) Entry | Licensure | 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 - Birth-Kindergarten Licensure | |||
| Alternate (Lateral) Entry | Licensure | 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 – K-12 Special Education Licensure | |||
| Alternate (Lateral) Entry | Baccalaureate | 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 – Secondary Grades Licensure (Comprehensive) | |||
| Alternate (Lateral) Entry | Baccalaureate | 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 | |||
| Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education | |||
| Baccalaureate Degree Program | 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 | |||
| Fayetteville State University - NC TEACH Program | |||
| Alternate (Lateral) Entry | Baccalaureate | FSU | |
| 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. Fayetteville ... more | |||
| Graduate Certificate in Teaching Special Education (K-12): General Curriculum | |||
| Alternate (Lateral) Entry | Certificate | UNCC | |
| The Special Education (K-12): General Curriculum Graduate Certificate program is a 27-hour graduate-level program to prepare students for the North Carolina "Standard Professional I" ... more | |||
| Graduate Certificate in Teaching Special Education: Adapted Curriculum Licensure | |||
| Alternate (Lateral) Entry | Certificate | UNCC | |
| Program Description: This is a 27-hour Graduate Certificate program meeting North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (DPI) requirements for the Standard Professional I license in Special ... more | |||
| Graduate Certificate in Teaching, Online Middle-Secondary Standard Professional I Licensure Program | |||
| Graduate/Advanced Degrees | Certificate | UNCC | |
| Program Delivery Method: All courses in the program are delivered through online instruction. New Admissions: New students are admitted and can begin the program in either fall, spring, or ... more | |||
| Licensure in Education for Agricultural Professionals | |||
| Alternate (Lateral) Entry | Licensure | 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 | |||
| Master of Agricultural Education | |||
| Graduate/Advanced Degrees | 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 | |||
| Master of Arts in Education - Special Education | |||
| Graduate/Advanced Degrees | Masters | WCU | |
| The MAEd program is for teachers who have an “A” level license in special education or another area of education. The program consists of a professional core, a special education ... more | |||
| Master of Arts in Teaching - Special Education | |||
| Graduate/Advanced Degrees | Masters | WCU | |
| WCU’s Master of Arts in special education will give you the skills to work with students with special needs. You may choose a concentration in either general curriculum or adapted curriculum ... more | |||
| Master of Arts in Teaching--NC TEACH | |||
| Graduate/Advanced Degrees | Masters | NCA and T | |
| The Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) program serves college graduates who seek licensure and graduate studies in teaching grades K–6/Elementary Education and K-12/Special ... more | |||
| Master of Arts in Teaching: Math, Science, Social Studies, and English for Middle and Secondary Educ | |||
| Graduate/Advanced Degrees | Masters | UNCC | |
| Program Delivery Method: At least 33 of the required 39 credit hours are delivered in an online format. Students are required to be geographically located in the state of North Carolina. New ... more | |||
| Master of Arts in Teaching: Special Education (K-12): General Curriculum | |||
| Graduate/Advanced Degrees | Masters | UNCC | |
| The Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) Special Education (K-12): General Curriculum is a two phase 39-hour master’s degree program. At the end of Phase I, students will have completed ... more | |||
| Master of Business Administration (Online) | |||
| Graduate/Advanced Degrees | Masters | NCSU | |
| The NCSU Online MBA Program has a strong commitment to providing exceptional management education to working professionals. We offer an AACSB International-accredited, flexible program that ... more | |||
| Master of Education in Science Education | |||
| Graduate/Advanced Degrees | Masters | NCSU | |
| This is a graduate program designed to sharpen the knowledge and skills of experienced science educators, and intended for precollege teachers (Grades 6-12), community college instructors, and ... more | |||
| Master of Science in Agricultural Education | |||
| Graduate/Advanced Degrees | Masters | NCA and T | |
| North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University's Master of Science in Agricultural Education degree will give you the foundation you need to enhance your career in fields including ... more | |||
| Science Education - Master of Arts in Education | |||
| Graduate/Advanced Degrees | Masters | ECU | |
| East Carolina University's Master of Arts in Education with a specialty in science education will increase the science knowledge and pedagogical skills of the classroom science teacher. The ... more | |||
