Alternative Pathways
The Watson College of Education at UNCW offers four alternative pathways that provide opportunities for study at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. These pathways are especially designed to assist post-baccalaureate individuals who have been hired as lateral entry teachers to complete requirements for teacher licensure. Learn more about Alternative Pathways >
Extension Programs
The extension program allows students to take online and in-person courses at locations other than the UNCW main campus in Wilmington. Extension courses and programs are offered in collaboration with three local community colleges. Learn more about Extension Programs >
International Programs
In the age of globalization, an intimate understanding of a foreign culture is both a valuable academic asset and an enriching personal experience. As a leader in education, the Watson College of Education is dedicated to providing education students with the opportunity to work and study in schools throughout the world. Learn more about International Programs >
Principal Fellows Program
The NC Principal Fellows Program is a scholarship loan program funded by the North Carolina General Assembly. Awards are based upon academic merit. Financial need is not a consideration. The scholarship loans assist interested individuals in earning a master's degree in school administration in preparation for a career as an assistant principal or principal in the public schools of North Carolina. Learn more about the Principal Fellows Program >
Professional Experiences
Field experiences and internships play an integral role in Watson College of Education undergraduate, graduate, and licensure-only teacher education programs. Field experiences begin in introductory education courses, continue as a requirement of more advanced and intensive pre-internship methods courses, and culminate in a full-time practicum (internship). With the help of a collaborative partnership between the Watson College and its partnership school systems, field placements are coordinated by the Professional Experiences Team in conjunction with Professional Development System (PDS) Site Coordinators at each of the partnership schools. Visit the Professional Experiences website >
Teaching Fellows Program
The Teaching Fellows Program is for those who are ready to take on the challenge of teaching and are enthusiastic about building a better future for themselves and others through education. Being a Teaching Fellow at UNCW means participating in a program that emphasizes leadership, personal, social, and professional growth, academic excellence, and dedication to the teaching profession. UNCW Fellows have access to fine professors, special academic and social opportunities, support and guidance from the program director, a network of enthusiastic and dedicated classmates, and special attention from employers after graduation. Learn more about the Teaching Fellows Program >
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