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Applied Learning

Extensive, Real-world Experiences

Experiential learning is highly valued at the Watson College. Students complete field experiences and internships, and have opportunities to study abroad, participate with faculty in significant research and join student organizations that focus on scholarship, community outreach and service. These experiences give our students a professional edge across a breadth of career pathways.

Student Engagement

Education Learning Community

Take you university experience to the next level! Join 20-25 other first-year pre-education majors in our Education Learning Community. As a member of the ELC residential community, you'll make lifelong friendships and get a jump start in your education classes and enrichment experiences.

Student Organizations

UNCW offers more than 250 student organizations, and WCE is home to the Watson Student Leaders and UNCW chapters of Kappa Delta Pi and the Student North Carolina Association of Educators. Visit WCE Student Engagement to learn more!

International Study and Research Opportunities

Expand your horizons and develop a global perspective! WCE students can work and study in schools around the world. Research opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students are also offered.

Seahawk Esports Club

Join UNCW's growing esports club! UNCW introduced esports in 2019 to bring together a community to learn, play and teach electronic sports. In just two years, the club has grown from four students in the WCE's instructional technology program to more than 500 members. The club fields nationally competitive teams, hosts campus and community events, and establishes connection to the broader esport community.

News & Events

Watson Preview Day

This is a Saturday morning event where ANYONE interested in learning about the programs of study offered within the Watson College of Education should attend. The event begins with a welcome from the dean’s office, followed by a Faculty and Staff presentation. We will have a student panel discussion (Always the most popular) and end the event with open exploration of the building. During this time the Ed Lab and Curriculum Materials Center will be offering interactive breakouts with arts/crafts/technology and more! Please email Dean Heath with questions Heatht@uncw.edu - September 16, 10am-12pm

Watson Student Leaders

Watson Social Updraft

Did you know hawks use updrafts to work more efficiently and climb higher on less energy? Now you can use Watson’s Social Updraft hour to soar higher too! Fly-by our second-floor lounge between classes and take a moment to connect. Fall 2023 every other Tuesday or Wednesday in the EducationBuilding 2nd floor lounge from 11:30 am – 1 pm. ( 1st& 3rd Wednesday / 2nd & 4th Tuesday ) For more information, contact Grace Burmester at burmesterg@uncw.edu.

Watson Students

Exploring Trusting and Transformative Partnerships for ourCollective Future

TheUNCW/3C Advisory Council would like to invite faculty and staff to join more than 68 community college leaders at a day-long event visioning and designing opportunities for our collective future, Thursday, September 28 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in EB-162.

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Contact The Watson College

Dean’s Office

Phone: (910) 962-3192
Fax: (910) 962-4081

601 S. College Road
Wilmington, NC 28403

Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Summer hours:

Monday - Thursday, 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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