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.
To search by school, view university profiles.
List of Programs Offered
By Category
Category  | Programs |
|---|---|
| Add-On Licensure | 8 |
| These programs are for teachers who wish to add additional licensure areas to their present licenses. | |
| Alternate (Lateral) Entry | 9 |
| 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 | 6 |
| These programs lead to undergraduate degrees in education specialty areas ranging from birth-to kindergarten to agri-science and business education. | |
| CEU/Professional development | 1 |
| Continuing education programs provide the opportunity for teachers and other education professionals to enhance and expand their professional competencies. | |
| Graduate/Advanced Degrees | 25 |
| 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 consists of four graduate courses (12 credits) which meet state requirements for ... more | |||
| Academically or Intellectually Gifted (AIG) Teaching/Add-On Teacher Licensure | |||
| Add-On Licensure | 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 | |||
| Alternate (Lateral) Entry | 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 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Alternative Licensure - NC TEACH II | |||
| Alternate (Lateral) Entry | 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 | |||
| Alternate (Lateral) Entry | 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) | |||
| Alternate (Lateral) Entry | 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 | |||
| Alternate (Lateral) Entry | 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 | |||
| 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 Arts in Music - Ethnomusicology Concentration | |||
| 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 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 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 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Business and Marketing Education--Lateral Entry Teacher Licensure | |||
| Alternate (Lateral) Entry | Non-Degree | 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 | ECU | |
| East Carolina University's Bachelor of Science in Business Education degree will prepare you for a career as a public school business teacher (including middle grades and high school), a ... more | |||
| Business Education - Master of Arts in Education | |||
| Graduate/Advanced Degrees | Masters | ECU | |
| The MAEd Business Education degree program will prepare you to integrate and apply knowledge of business, marketing, technology, and educational pedagogy to your teaching in career and technical ... more | |||
| Computer Education, Special Endorsement - Graduate Certificate | |||
| Add-On Licensure | Non-Degree | ECU | |
| East Carolina University's Certificate for Special Endorsement in Computer Education will train you to develop and implement computer-based instructional materials for education, government, ... more | |||
High Needs
| Program | Category | Degree | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Education Licensure Program | |||
| Alternate (Lateral) Entry | 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 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Alternative Licensure ECU/NC TEACH | |||
| Alternate (Lateral) Entry | 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) | |||
| Alternate (Lateral) Entry | 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 | |||
| Alternate (Lateral) Entry | 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 | |||
| 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 | Non-Degree | 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 | |||
| Add-On Licensure | 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 | |||
| 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 (MAT) | |||
| Graduate/Advanced Degrees | Masters | NCSU | |
| The MAT program is an accelerated teacher licensure program that leads its students to both an initial teaching license and a Master’s degree in just a year and a half (full time). The MAT ... 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 learning and intellectual disabilities, ... 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, and Social Studies for Middle and Secondary Education | |||
| Graduate/Advanced Degrees | Masters | 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 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Masters 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 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Special Education - Master of Arts in Education | |||
| Graduate/Advanced Degrees | Masters | ECU | |
| East Carolina University's Master of Arts in Education with a specialty in special education will improve your knowledge of the theory and practice of teaching of students with special needs. ... more | |||
