- Applied Coastal & Ocean Sciences, Ph.D.
- Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP (Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Concentration)
- Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP (Post APRN Concentration)
- Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP (Nurse Executive Leadership Concentration)
- Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP (Family Nurse Practitioner Concentration)
- Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP (Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Concentration)
- Educational Leadership (Higher Education), Ed.D.
- Educational Leadership (Educational Administration), Ed.D.
- Educational Leadership (Curriculum & Instruction), Ed.D.
- Educational Leadership (Community College Leadership)
- Integrative, Comparative & Marine Biology, Ph.D.
- Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Ph.D.
- Psychology, Ph.D.
- Academically or Intellectually Gifted Specialization, M.Ed.
- Accountancy, MSAC
- Applied Gerontology, M.S.
- Art Education, MAT
- Athletic Training, M.S.
- Biology, M.S.
- Business Analytics, M.S.
- Business Administration, MBA
- Business Administration & Finance & Investment Management, MBA/MSF Dual Degrees
- Business Administration & Business Analytics, MBA/MS BAN Dual Degrees
- Business Administration (International), MBA
- Chemistry (Online), M.S.
- Chemistry, M.S.
- Clinical Research & Product Development, M.S.
- Coastal & Ocean Policy, M.S.
- Computer Science & Information Systems, M.S.
- Conflict Management & Resolution, M.A.
- Creative Writing, MFA
- Curriculum Studies for Equity in Education Specialization, M.Ed.
- Data Science, M.S.
- Elementary Education Specialization, MAT
- Elementary Education Specialization, M.Ed.
- English, M.A.
- Environmental Sciences, M.S.
- Environmental Sciences & Public Administration, MS EVS/MPA Dual Degrees
- Environmental Sciences & Middle Grades Education Specialization, MS EVS/Middle Grades Education Specialization, MAT Dual Degrees
- Film Studies, M.A.
- Filmmaking, MFA
- Finance & Investment Management, M.S.
- Geoscience, M.S.
- Healthcare Administration, MHA
- Higher Education Specialization, M.Ed.
- History, M.A.
- Instructional Technology, M.S. (Evaluation & Organizational Learning Concentration)
- Instructional Technology, M.S.
- Integrated Marketing Communication, M.A.
- Interdisciplinary Studies, M.A.
- Language & Literacy Education Specialization, M.Ed.
- Leadership, Policy, & Advocacy in Early Childhood Specialization, M.Ed.
- Marine Science, M.S.
- Marine Biology, M.S.
- Mathematics, M.S.
- Middle Grades Education Specialization, MAT
- Nursing (Nurse Educator), MSN
- Physical Education & Health Specialization, MAT
- Physical Education & Health Specialization, M.Ed.
- Psychology, M.S.
- Public Administration, MPA
- Public Administration (Executive) - MPA
- School Administration, MSA
- Secondary Education Specialization, MAT
- Social Work, MSW
- Sociology & Criminology, M.A.
- Spanish Specialization, MAT
- Spanish Education Specialization, M.Ed.
- Spanish, M.A.
- Special Education Specialization, MAT
- Supply Chain Management, M.S.
- Teaching English as a Second Language Specialization, MAT
- Teaching English as a Second Language Specialization, M.Ed.
- Applied Statistics, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
- Business Foundations, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
- Certificate in Publishing, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
- Clinical Residency in the Secondary Schools, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
- Clinical Research Operations, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
- Coaching & Mentoring, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
- College Teaching & Learning, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
- Community College Teaching in Early Childhood, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
- Community College Leadership, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
- Conflict Management & Resolution, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
- Elementary Mathematics Education, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
- Emergency & Disaster Management, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
- Esports Performance, Management, & Leadership, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
- Evaluation, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
- Gerontology, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
- GIS, Remote Sensing & UAS, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
- Hispanic Studies, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
- Human Resource Management, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
- Instructional Technology Specialist, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
- Multimedia & Web Development, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
- Music Education, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
- Nurse Educator, Post-Graduate Certificate
- Online Teaching & Learning, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
- Science & Medical Writing, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
- Teaching English as a Second Language, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
- Teaching English as a Second Language Clinical Residency, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
- Women's, Gender, & Sexuality Studies, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
- Academically & Intellectually Gifted (AIG) Add-on Licensure
- Curriculum & Instruction, Add-on Licensure
- Elementary Mathematics, Add-on Licensure
- Reading Specialist, Add-on Licensure
- School Administration, Add-on Licensure
- Teaching English as a Second Language Clinical Residency, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
- Teaching English as a Second Language, Add-on Licensure
Information: Applied Gerontology - Non-Degree
- Complete applications are considered for admission by the program as they are received.
- All application and supporting documents must be received by the published deadline.
Coordinator
-
Dr. Tina Newsham
newshamt@uncw.edu
Location/Delivery Method
- Main Campus
Deadlines (11:59 p.m. EST)
- Spring 2025:
- November 1, 2024
- Summer I 2025:
- May 1, 2025
- Limited summer courses available. Contact the program coordinator prior to application submission.
- Fall 2025:
- July 1, 2025
Transcripts
- One official transcript is required from each U.S. post-secondary institution attended. Refer to the Getting Started page for international transcript instructions.
Test Scores
- None Required
Recommendations
- None Required
Additional Requirements
- Financial Aid: Non-federal loans are available for this program. Admitted students may apply through the UNCW Scholarship Application to be considered for additional scholarships. Please consult your Financial Aid Counselor for further details.
- Visa Sponsorship: This program does not qualify for visa sponsorship.
UNCW financial aid options
Information: Chemistry - Non-Degree
- Complete applications are considered for admission by the program as they are received.
- All application and supporting documents must be received by the published deadline.
Coordinator
- Dr. Thomas Coombs - Main Campus
910-962-7250
coombst@uncw.edu - Dr. Hyunjung 'Kelly' Lee - Distance Education
910-962-7123
leek@uncw.edu
Location/Delivery Method
- Main Campus
- Distance Education - Fully Online - Asynchronous (instructional materials made available on the Internet and available 24 hours a day every day-not time-dependent slots).
Deadlines (11:59 p.m. EST)
- Spring 2025
- November 1, 2024
- Fall 2025:
- July 1, 2025
Transcripts
- One official transcript is required from each U.S. post-secondary institution attended. Refer to the Getting Started page for international transcript instructions.
Test Scores
- None Required
Recommendations
- None Required
Additional Requirements
- Financial Aid: Non-federal loans are available for this program. Admitted students may apply through the UNCW Scholarship Application to be considered for additional scholarships. Please consult your Financial Aid Counselor for further details.
- Visa Sponsorship: This program does not qualify for visa sponsorship.
UNCW financial aid options
Information: Coastal and Ocean Policy - Non-Degree
- Complete applications are reviewed for admission by the program as they are received.
- All application and supporting documents must be received by the published deadline.
Coordinator
-
Dr. Jessica Weinkle
910-962-3514
weinklej@uncw.edu
Location/Delivery Method
- Main Campus
Deadlines (11:59 p.m. EST)
- Fall 2025:
- March 1, 2025
Transcripts
- One official transcript is required from each U.S. post-secondary institution attended. Refer to the Getting Started page for international transcript instructions.
Test Scores
- None Required
Recommendations
- None Required
Additional Requirements
- Financial Aid: Non-federal loans are available for this program. Admitted students may apply through the UNCW Scholarship Application to be considered for additional scholarships. Please consult your Financial Aid Counselor for further details.
- Visa Sponsorship: This program does not qualify for visa sponsorship.
UNCW financial aid options
Information: Computer Science - Non-Degree
- Complete applications are reviewed for admission by the program as they are received.
- All application and supporting documents must be received by the published deadline.
Coordinator
-
Dr. Jeffrey Cummings
cummingsj@uncw.edu
Location/Delivery Method
- Main Campus
Deadlines (11:59 p.m. EST)
Transcripts
- One official transcript is required from each U.S. post-secondary institution attended. Refer to the Getting Started page for international transcript instructions.
Test Scores
- None Required
Recommendations
- None Required
Additional Requirements
- Upload Supplemental Documents After Application Submission
- Resume
- Financial Aid: Non-federal loans are available for this program. Admitted students may apply through the UNCW Scholarship Application to be considered for additional scholarships. Please consult your Financial Aid Counselor for further details.
- Visa Sponsorship: This program does not qualify for visa sponsorship.
UNCW financial aid options
Information: Conflict Management and Resolution - Non-Degree
- Complete applications are considered for admission as a group, after the published deadline.
- All application and supporting documents must be received by the published deadline.
Coordinator
-
Dr. Raymonde Kleinberg
910-962-4254
kleinbergr@uncw.edu
Location/Delivery Method
- Distance Education - Fully Online - Asynchronous (instructional materials made available on the Internet and available 24 hours a day every day-not time-dependent slots).
Deadlines (11:59 p.m. EST)
- Spring 2025:
- November 1, 2024
- Summer I 2025:
- May 1, 2025
- Summer II 2025:
- June 1, 2025
- Fall 2025:
- July 1, 2025
Transcripts
- One official transcript is required from each U.S. post-secondary institution attended. Refer to the Getting Started page for international transcript instructions.
Test Scores
- None Required
Recommendations
- None Required
Additional Requirements
- Upload Supplemental Documents After Application Submission
- Essay: 500 words
- Financial Aid: Non-federal loans are available for this program. Admitted students may apply through the UNCW Scholarship Application to be considered for additional scholarships. Please consult your Financial Aid Counselor for further details.
- Visa Sponsorship: This program does not qualify for visa sponsorship.
UNCW financial aid options
Information: Education - Not for Licensure - Non-Degree
- Complete applications are considered for admission by the program as they are received.
- All application and supporting documents must be received by the published deadline.
Coordinator
-
Dr. Angela Housand
910-962-4142
housanda@uncw.edu
Location/Delivery Method
- Main Campus or
- Distance Education
Deadlines (11:59 p.m. EST)
- Spring 2025:
- December 1, 2024
- Summer I 2025:
- April 15, 2025
- Summer II 2025:
- May 15, 2025
- Fall 2025:
- July 1, 2025
Transcripts
- One official transcript is required from each U.S. post-secondary institution attended. Refer to the Getting Started page for international transcript instructions.
Test Scores
- None Required
Recommendations
- None Required
Additional Requirements
- Upload Supplemental Documents Prior to Application Submission
- Essay
- Restrictions: Non-degree is not for applicants who wish to eventually participate in a degree-seeking program at UNCW in the Watson College of Education. Contact the program coordinator with any questions regarding this policy.
- Financial Aid: Non-federal loans are available for this program. Admitted students may apply through the UNCW Scholarship Application to be considered for additional scholarships. Please consult your Financial Aid Counselor for further details.
- Visa Sponsorship: This program does not qualify for visa sponsorship.
UNCW financial aid options
Information: English - Non-Degree
- Complete applications are considered for admission by the program as they are received.
- All application and supporting documents must be received by the published deadline.
Coordinator
-
Dr. Meghan Sweeney
910-962-3054
sweeneym@uncw.edu
Location/Delivery Method
- Main Campus
Deadlines (11:59 p.m. EST)
- Fall 2025:
- July 1, 2025
Transcripts
- One official transcript is required from each U.S. post-secondary institution attended. Refer to the Getting Started page for international transcript instructions.
Test Scores
- None Required
Recommendations
- None Required
Additional Requirements
- Upload Supplemental Documents Prior to Application Submission
- Essay: A one paragraph essay outlining your interest in taking non-degree courses.
- Financial Aid: Non-federal loans are available for this program. Admitted students may apply through the UNCW Scholarship Application to be considered for additional scholarships. Please consult your Financial Aid Counselor for further details.
- Visa Sponsorship: This program does not qualify for visa sponsorship.
UNCW financial aid options
Information: Geoscience - Non-Degree
- Complete applications are considered for admission by the program as they are received.
- All application and supporting documents must be received by the published deadline.
Coordinator
-
Dr. Andrea Hawkes
910-962-2350
hawkesa@uncw.edu
Location/Delivery Method
- Main Campus
Deadlines (11:59 p.m. EST)
- Spring 2025:
- November 1, 2024
- Fall 2025:
- July 1, 2025
Transcripts
- One official transcript is required from each U.S. post-secondary institution attended. Refer to the Getting Started page for international transcript instructions.
Test Scores
- None Required
Recommendations
- None Required
Additional Requirements
- Financial Aid: Non-federal loans are available for this program. Admitted students may apply through the UNCW Scholarship Application to be considered for additional scholarships. Please consult your Financial Aid Counselor for further details.
- Visa Sponsorship: This program does not qualify for visa sponsorship.
UNCW financial aid options
Information: History - Non-Degree
- Complete applications are considered for admission by the program as they are received.
- All application and supporting documents must be received by the published deadline.
Coordinator
-
Dr. Angela Zombek
910-962-2656
zombeka@uncw.edu
Location/Delivery Method
- Main Campus
Deadlines (11:59 p.m. EST)
- Fall 2025:
- Priority Consideration: February 15, 2025
- Space Available: July 1, 2025
Transcripts
- One official transcript is required from each U.S. post-secondary institution attended. Refer to the Getting Started page for international transcript instructions.
Test Scores
- None Required
Recommendations
- None Required
Additional Requirements
- Upload Supplemental Documents After Application Submission
- Essay: 250 word essay explaining the applicant’s interests and what they hope to gain intellectually and professionally from the program.
- Financial Aid: Non-federal loans are available for this program. Admitted students may apply through the UNCW Scholarship Application to be considered for additional scholarships. Please consult your Financial Aid Counselor for further details.
- Visa Sponsorship: This program does not qualify for visa sponsorship.
UNCW financial aid options
Information: Marine Science - Non-Degree
- Complete applications are considered for admission by the program as they are received.
- All application and supporting documents must be received by the published deadline.
Coordinator
-
Dr. Stephen Skrabal
910-962-2886
skrabals@uncw.edu
Location/Delivery Method
- Main Campus
Deadlines (11:59 p.m. EST)
- Spring 2025:
- Deadline: November 1, 2024
- Fall 2025:
- Priority Consideration: March 15, 2025
- Space Available: July 1, 2025
Transcripts
- One official transcript is required from each U.S. post-secondary institution attended. Refer to the Getting Started page for international transcript instructions.
Test Scores
- None Required
Recommendations
- None Required
Additional Requirements
- Note: Strongly recommended to contact the program coordinator before applying.
- Financial Aid: Non-federal loans are available for this program. Admitted students may apply through the UNCW Scholarship Application to be considered for additional scholarships. Please consult your Financial Aid Counselor for further details.
- Visa Sponsorship: This program does not qualify for visa sponsorship.
UNCW financial aid options
Information: Mathematics - Non-Degree
- Complete applications are considered for admission by the program as they are received.
- All application and supporting documents must be received by the published deadline.
Coordinator
-
Dr. Indranil Ghosh
910-962-7644
ghoshi@uncw.edu
Location/Delivery Method
- Main Campus
Deadlines (11:59 p.m. EST)
- Spring 2025:
- November 1, 2024
- Summer I 2025:
- May 1, 2025
- Note: Limited summer courses available. Contact the program coordinator prior to application submission.
- Fall 2025:
- July 1, 2025
Transcripts
- One official transcript is required from each U.S. post-secondary institution attended. Refer to the Getting Started page for international transcript instructions.
Test Scores
- None Required
Recommendations
- None Required
Additional Requirements
- Financial Aid: Non-federal loans are available for this program. Admitted students may apply through the UNCW Scholarship Application to be considered for additional scholarships. Please consult your Financial Aid Counselor for further details.
- Visa Sponsorship: This program does not qualify for visa sponsorship.
UNCW financial aid options
Information: Public Administration - Non-Degree
- Complete applications are considered for admission by the program as they are received.
- All application and supporting documents must be received by the published deadline.
Coordinator
-
Craig Kelly, MPA
MPA Program Coordinator
(910) 962-7778
kellyc@uncw.edu
Dr. Mark Imperial
MPA Director
(910) 962-7928
imperialm@uncw.edu
Location/Delivery Method
- Main Campus
Deadlines (11:59 p.m. EST)
- Spring 2025:
- December 1, 2024
- Summer I 2025:
- April 1, 2025
- Fall 2025:
- Priority Consideration Deadline: April 1, 2025
- Space Available Deadline: July 1, 2025
Transcripts
- One official transcript is required from each U.S. post-secondary institution attended. Refer to the Getting Started page for international transcript instructions.
Test Scores
- None Required
Recommendations
- 3 recommendations to be submitted through the online application
Additional Requirements
- Upload Supplemental Documents After Application Submission
- Essay: Statement of Interest
- Resume
- Note: Non-degree applicants may transfer ten credit hours of coursework towards a master's degree with program coordinator approval. An application and application fee is required for consideration to a master's degree program.
- Financial Aid: Non-federal loans are available for this program. Admitted students may apply through the UNCW Scholarship Application to be considered for additional scholarships. Please consult your Financial Aid Counselor for further details.
- Visa Sponsorship: This program does not qualify for visa sponsorship.
UNCW financial aid options
Information: Social Work - Non-Degree
- Complete applications are considered for admission by the program as they are received.
- All application and supporting documents must be received by the published deadline.
Coordinator
-
Loraine Dugan (Licensure Contact)
duganl@uncw.edu
Location/Delivery Method
- Main Campus Designation - However course is fully Online - asynchronous (instructional materials made available on the Internet and available 24 hours a day every day-not time-dependent slots).
Deadlines (11:59 p.m. EST)
- Spring 2025:
- November 1, 2024 Extended to December 1, 2024
- Fall 2025:
- June 1, 2025
Transcripts
- One official transcript is required from each U.S. post-secondary institution attended. Refer to the Getting Started page for international transcript instructions.
Test Scores
- None Required
Recommendations
- None Required
Additional Requirements
- Upload Supplemental Documents After Application Submission
- Prerequisites: Graduate degree from a regionally accredited institution.
Work Requirement: Must currently be working in North Carolina as a school social worker. - Licensure Contact: Contact Loraine Dugan for licensure details.
- Financial Aid: Non-federal loans are available for this program. Admitted students may apply through the UNCW Scholarship Application to be considered for additional scholarships. Please consult your Financial Aid Counselor for further details.
- Visa Sponsorship: This program does not qualify for visa sponsorship.
UNCW financial aid options
Information: Sociology and Criminology - Non-Degree
- Complete applications are considered for admission as a group, after the published deadline.
- All application and supporting documents must be received by the published deadline.
Coordinator
-
Dr. Matthew Schneider (Interim Coordinator)
soccrmgrad@uncw.edu
Location/Delivery Method
- Main Campus
Deadlines (11:59 p.m. EST)
- Fall 2025:
- July 1, 2025
Transcripts
- One official transcript is required from each U.S. post-secondary institution attended. Refer to the Getting Started page for international transcript instructions.
Test Scores
- None Required
Recommendations
- None Required
Additional Requirements
- Upload Supplemental Documents After Application Submission
- Essay: Statement of interest explaining how enrolling in courses within the Sociology and Criminology graduate program may assist the candidate in meeting her or his personal goals.
- Financial Aid: Non-federal loans are available for this program. Admitted students may apply through the UNCW Scholarship Application to be considered for additional scholarships. Please consult your Financial Aid Counselor for further details.
- Visa Sponsorship: This program does not qualify for visa sponsorship.
UNCW financial aid options
Information: Spanish - Non-Degree
- Complete applications are considered for admission by the program as they are received.
- All application and supporting documents must be received by the published deadline.
Coordinator
-
Dr. Sergi Rivero-Navarro
910-962-3221
riveronavarros@uncw.edu
Location/Delivery Method
- Main Campus (Some courses are offered through a distance education format. Contact the graduate coordinator for more information.
Deadlines (11:59 p.m. EST)
- Spring 2025:
- November 1, 2024
- Summer I 2025:
- May 1, 2025
- Note: Limited summer courses available. Contact the program coordinator prior to application submission.
- Summer II 2025:
- June 1, 2025
- Note: Limited summer courses available. Contact the program coordinator prior to application submission.
- Fall 2025:
- July 1, 2025
Transcripts
- One official transcript is required from each U.S. post-secondary institution attended. Refer to the Getting Started page for international transcript instructions.
Test Scores
- None Required
Recommendations
- None Required
Additional Requirements
- Upload Supplemental Documents After Application Submission
- Audio File: Recorded speaking sample in Spanish, which describes her/his reasons for wanting to pursue graduate study. The speaking sample will be uploaded as an audio file (20 mb limit per file).
- Essay: 500-word statement of objectives in English.
- Writing Sample: A 500-word writing sample in Spanish.
- Financial Aid: Non-federal loans are available for this program. Admitted students may apply through the UNCW Scholarship Application to be considered for additional scholarships. Please consult your Financial Aid Counselor for further details.
- Visa Sponsorship: This program does not qualify for visa sponsorship.
UNCW financial aid options
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