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Departments & Offices

Departments & Offices

Three departments oversee all academic degree, licensure, add-on licensure, minor and certificate programs offered by the Watson College. This includes programs for aspiring teachers, and programs for professionals seeking to advance a career in teaching, school administration, curriculum and instruction, policy and advocacy, higher education, instructional technology and evaluation.

Two offices provide support for students, faculty, staff across all academic programs. The offices also oversee WCE's on-campus centers and cultivate partnerships and engagement opportunities across campus and in the region.

Departments

Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle, Literacy and Special Education (EEMLS)

Our community of professional educators prepares teachers to work with children from early childhood through middle grades, students with special needs, and their families. We also oversee programs in art education and early childhood policy and advocacy. Our programs integrate theory, research and expertise from multiple disciplines and perspectives to inform practices that enable all learners to reach their full potential.

Learn more about EEMLS

Instructional Technology, Foundations and Secondary Education (ITFSE)

Our programs prepare future high school teachers, K-12 educators in specialty fields and instructional technology professionals who work in a variety of industries. Interdisciplinary programs in esports and online teaching are also offered.

Faculty in our secondary education program partner with the College of Science and Engineering (CSE) on education programs with a concentration in mathematics and science; the College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts (CHSSA) on teacher licensure programs in English, social sciences, world languages and music; and with the College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) on teacher licensure programs in physical education/health. Similarly, faculty in our instructional technology programs have strong ties with faculty in UNCW’s computer science and communication studies programs. Each allied department has a role in providing content-related courses and program guidance.

Learn more about ITFSE

Educational Leadership (EL)

Our faculty prepare, support and collaborate with educators who seek or hold leadership positions in schools, school districts, boards, state and federal departments, agencies and higher education.

The department hosts WCE’s Master of School Administration program (MSA), the Curriculum Studies for Equity program (CSE), an M.Ed. in Higher Education, a post-baccalaureate certificate in Community College Leadership and the Ed.D. in Educational Leadership.

Interdisciplinary programs in leadership (undergraduate minor), coaching and mentoring, and evaluation and organizational learning are also offered.

Learn more about EL

“ Watson College faculty and staff care about the programs, students and community. Learning, valuable experiences and support are truly the focus of this school. ”
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OFFICES

Academic Affairs, Program Support, and Student Success

WCE's APS Office serves undergraduate and graduate students in all matters related to degree requirements and progress toward completion. We also provide faculty and program support. This includes student support for admission, scholarships, program matriculation benchmarks, student engagement, and progress to graduation.

On the program support side, this includes program planning and development, program data access, reporting to external entities (e.g. USDOE Title II, NCDPI, and US News and World Report), assessment and accreditation, university policy and procedures, course scheduling, and issues related to student assistance and referrals.

Our office oversees:

  • Assessment, Accreditation and Data Operations
  • Recruitment and Enrollment Management Support
  • Student Success and Advising
  • Educational Technology

Learn more about APS

Engagement, Professional Learning, and Scholarship

WCE's EPLS Office supports students in becoming teachers and leaders in education. We also develop collaborative relationships with schools and community partners that enhance teaching and learning in southeastern North Carolina.

The office is home to many of Watson's regional partnerships, on-campus centers, school collaborations and outreach initiatives including:

  • The Professional Development System
  • The Office of Professional Experiences
  • The Betty Holden Stike Education Laboratory
  • Watson College International Programs
  • Isaac Bear Early College High School
  • D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy
  • Curriculum Materials Center

Learn more about EPLS

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We’re Committed to Your Success

At Watson, you'll find faculty and staff with an unwavering commitment to student success. From the time you apply until long after you receive your diploma, we're here to answer questions, help you make important educational decisions, and navigate as you work toward your future career.

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