Winston-Salem State University is a premier, master's level, public institution committed to developing the skills and values students need to contribute and succeed in the changing economy of the twenty-first century. Its world-class degree programs offered through its four centers of academic excellence in teaching and learning, health services, financial services, and science and technology, have the flexibility to accommodate diverse life situations of both traditional and non-traditional students ranging from recent high-school graduates to working adults.

Winston-Salem State University is a comprehensive institution offering degree programs at the baccalaureate and master's levels. Its instructional programs are in five academic college/schools and life-long learning. The university offers master's programs in physical therapy, elementary education, occupational therapy, nursing, business administration, computer science, rehabilitation counseling, teaching, and English as a Second Language and Linguistics. A graduate center provides master's level study in a cooperative interinstitutional arrangement. WSSU shows its commitment to equality of opportunity and racial integration through its active recruitment and enrollment of students from differing racial backgrounds.

WSSU's first-class academic preparation, coupled with the opportunity for practical application, character development, and community involvement make it one of the fastest growing institutions in the University of North Carolina. With access to an honors program, a study abroad program, co-op and internship opportunities, and a wide range of extra-curricular activities, students at WSSU are exposed to a world of unlimited possibilities.

WSSU's curriculum prepares all students to use the latest technologies as powerful tools for continuous learning, career advancement, and personal enrichment. Beyond technical skills, the WSSU educational experience inspires individual commitment to community service through classroom and field experiences that develop civic leadership and prepare students to make lifetime contributions to society.

WSSU is located in Winston-Salem (population: more than 215,000), a medical and financial services city, recognized nationally as a cultural center.

Whether you see yourself in the field of financial services, teaching and learning, health services, or science and technology, you'll have access to training for those careers, and much more, through WSSU's college and professional schools, and through its evening, weekend, and distance learning programs. You will gain the knowledge you need to compete, achieve, and lead. See why U.S. News & World Report rated WSSU among the Top Southern Public Comprehensive Colleges—Bachelor's category—for six consecutive years.

Winston-Salem State University (WSSU), one of the 16 constituent institutions of The University of North Carolina, is a leading regional institution providing learning opportunities for a diverse student population.  For nearly a decade (2001-2008), Winston-Salem State University has been named in the first two of rankings for “Top Public Comprehensive Colleges in the South—Bachelor’s Category” in U.S. News & World Report’s  "America’s Best Colleges" issue.  Located in the piedmont region of North Carolina, the university provides liberal arts and specialized education for almost 6,000 students. WSSU is located on 117 acres in Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina, a city of approximately 200,000 residents.

The mission of the School of Education and Human Performance is congruent with the mission of Winston-Salem State University.  As an academic division, the focus is on three areas of excellence: teaching, relevant research, and service to the greater community.  

There are two academic departments in the School of Education and Human Performance.  The Department of Education prepares students for careers in Pre K-12 education. These academic teaching programs are Birth through Kindergarten, Elementary Education, Middle Grades Education, and Special Education. Secondary teacher education programs are offered in collaboration with the College of Arts and Sciences in Art Education, Music Education, Science Education, Social Studies Education, English as a Second Language, English Education, Mathematics Education, and Spanish Education.  The other academic department in the School of Education and Human Performance is the Department of Human Performance which prepares students in Sport Management, Motorsport Management, Therapeutic Recreation, Exercise Science, Physical Education, and Rehabilitation Counseling.

The research component focuses on collecting and analyzing data to identify, assess, evaluate, and improve policies and practices relating to the school's professional programs.  The service component provides in-service training and certification to teachers and technical and practical assistance to agencies, schools, other relevant stakeholders, and Winston-Salem State University.  

Other units of the School of Education and Human Performance include the Child Development Center and Laboratory School, the Maya Angelou Institute for the Improvement of Child and Family Education, and the Teacher Education Advisement Partnership (TEAP) Center.  Graduate programs in the School of Education and Human Performance include the Master of Elementary Education, the Master of Rehabilitation Counseling, and the Master of Arts in Teaching.  

Our academic programs enjoy state, regional, and national accreditations through agencies including the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), the National Association for Sport and Physical Education, the North American Society for Sport Management, the National Recreation and Park Administration/American Association for Leisure and Recreation Council on Accreditation. and the Council on Rehabilitation Education. It is our goal that upon successful completion of your chosen program, you will be prepared to address the challenges of your profession with creativity, commitment, and respect for human differences.

The School of Education and Human Performance is committed to excellence in academic programs, quality preparation of students, service to the greater community, national and international understanding, and commitment to lifelong learning.  We hope you will explore the many options that are available to you by visiting our website and Winston-Salem State University.

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The Office of Distance Learning administers several credit-bearing opportunities for North Carolinians to enhance their education. These opportunities include credit courses provided by Winston-Salem State University faculty to students who are place- or time-bound and cannot take advantage of on-campus offerings. Delivery methods include online programs and traditional face-to-face programs with faculty-led classes at remote sites, videotape, cable television, technology-assisted instruction including use of the Internet and interactive telecommunications, and other media. While technologies are used to provide instruction, instructional support, and student development services, Winston-Salem State University emphasizes customer service and responsiveness to the needs and concerns of all its students. Distance learners will have access to full-time faculty and staff committed to delivering these services.

Many of our distance education students have family, work, and other responsibilities that may not allow them to come to our campus regularly because of schedule, location, or time limitations. Distance education helps to fulfill WSSU's mission by offering certificates and degree programs that meet the needs of a diverse group of students. Our faculty members are committed to serving your learning needs and can be reached by email, fax, phone, or other web-based technologies. Most of your learning takes place at a place convenient for you—including your personal computer—although, depending on the program, you may be required occasionally to come to a location for an exam or laboratory exercise.