Key Dates

• Applied Coastal & Ocean Sciences, Ph.D.
• Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP (Family Nurse Practitioner Concentration)
• Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP (Nurse Executive Leadership Concentration)
• Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP (Post APRN Concentration)
• Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP (Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Concentration)
• Educational Leadership (Curriculum & Instruction), Ed.D.
• Educational Leadership (Educational Administration), Ed.D.
• Educational Leadership (Higher Education), Ed.D.
• Integrative, Comparative & Marine Biology, 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 Administration (International), MBA
• Business Administration & Business Analytics, MBA/MS BAN Dual Degrees (57 total credit hours)
• Business Administration & Finance & Investment Management, MBA/MSF Dual Degrees
• Business Administration, MBA
• Business Analytics, M.S.
• 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 Studies & Middle Grades Education Specialization, MS EVS/Middle Grades Education Specialization, MAT Dual Degrees
• Environmental Studies & Public Administration, MS EVS/MPA Dual Degrees
• Environmental Studies, M.S.
• 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.
• Instructional Technology, M.S. (Evaluation & Organizational Learning Concentration)
• Integrated Marketing Communication, M.A.
• Language & Literacy Education Specialization, M.Ed.
• Leadership, Policy, & Advocacy in Early Childhood Specialization, M.Ed.
• Marine Biology, M.S.
• Marine Science, 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 (Executive) - MPA
• Public Administration, MPA
• School Administration, MSA
• Secondary Education Specialization, MAT
• Social Work, MSW
• Sociology & Criminology, M.A.
• Spanish Education Specialization, M.Ed.
• Spanish Specialization, MAT
• Spanish, M.A.
• 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
• Clinical Research Operations, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
• Coaching & Mentoring, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
• College Teaching & Learning, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
• Community College Leadership, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
• Community College Teaching in Early Childhood, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
• Conflict Management & Resolution, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
• Emergency & Disaster Management, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
• eSports Performance & Management
• eSports Performance, Management, & Leadership, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
• Evaluation, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
• Forensic Science: Crime Scene Investigation (CSI), Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
• Geographic Information Science, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
• Gerontology, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
• Hispanic Studies, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
• Instructional Technology Specialist, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
• Multimedia & Web Development, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
• Online Teaching & Learning, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
• Science & Medical Writing, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
• Teaching English as a Second Language Clinical Residency, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
• Women’s, Gender, & Sexuality Studies, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

• School Administration, Add-on Licensure
• Curriculum & Instruction, Add-on Licensure
• Elementary Mathematics, Add-on Licensure
• Reading Specialist, Add-on Licensure
• Teaching English as a Second Language, Add-on Licensure
• Academically & Intellectually Gifted (AIG) Add-on Licensure

Information: Applied Gerontology - Non-Degree 

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• 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 2023:
  • Deadline: October 31, 2022
• Summer I 2023:
  • April 15, 2023
  • Note: Limited summer courses available. Contact the program coordinator prior to application submission.
• Fall 2023:
  • July 1, 2023

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

1. 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.
2. Visa Sponsorship: This program does not qualify for visa sponsorship.
   UNCW financial aid options

Information: Chemistry - Non-Degree

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• 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. Robert Kieber - Main Campus
  910-962-3865
  kieberr@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 2023:
  • November 15, 2022
• Fall 2023:
  • July 1, 2023

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

1. 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.
2. Visa Sponsorship: This program does not qualify for visa sponsorship.
   UNCW financial aid options

Information: Coastal and Ocean Policy - Non-Degree

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• 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)

• Spring 2023:
  • November 15, 2022
• Fall 2023:
  • June 1, 2023

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

1. 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.
2. Visa Sponsorship: This program does not qualify for visa sponsorship.
   UNCW financial aid options

Information: Computer Science - Non-Degree

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• 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)

• Spring 2023:
  • Deadline: October 31, 2022
• Fall 2023:
  • Priority Consideration: April 1, 2023
  • Space Available: June 15, 2023

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

1. Upload Supplemental Documents After Application Submission
2. Resume
3. 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.
4. Visa Sponsorship: This program does not qualify for visa sponsorship.
   UNCW financial aid options

Information: Conflict Management and Resolution - Non-Degree

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• 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 2023:
  • October 31, 2022
• Summer I 2023: 
  • April 15, 2023
• Summer II 2023:
  • May 15, 2023
• Fall 2023:
  • July 1, 2023

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

1. Upload Supplemental Documents After Application Submission
2. Essay: 500 words
3. 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.
4. Visa Sponsorship: This program does not qualify for visa sponsorship.
   UNCW financial aid options

Information: Education - Not for Licensure - Non-Degree

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• 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 2023:
  • December 1, 2022
• Summer I 2023:
  • April 15, 2023
• Summer II 2023:
  • May 15, 2023
• Fall 2023:
  • July 1, 2023

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

1. Upload Supplemental Documents Prior to Application Submission
2. Essay
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Visa Sponsorship: This program does not qualify for visa sponsorship.
   UNCW financial aid options

Information: Geoscience - Non-Degree

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• 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 2023:
  • October 31, 2022
• Fall 2023:
  • April 15, 2023

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

1. 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.
2. Visa Sponsorship: This program does not qualify for visa sponsorship.
   UNCW financial aid options

Information: History - Non-Degree

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• 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. W. Taylor Fain
  910-962-3305
  fainwt@uncw.edu 

Location/Delivery Method

• Main Campus or
• Distance Education - 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)

• Fall 2023:
  • Priority Consideration: February 15, 2023
  • Space Available: July 1, 2023

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

1. Upload Supplemental Documents After Application Submission
2. Resume: 250 word essay explaining the applicant’s interests and what they hope to gain intellectually and professionally from the program.
3. 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.
4. Visa Sponsorship: This program does not qualify for visa sponsorship.
   UNCW financial aid options

Information:  Marine Science - Non-Degree

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• 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 2023:
  • Deadline: October 21, 2022
• Fall 2023:
  • Priority Consideration: March 15, 2023
  • Space Available: July 1, 2023

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

1. Note: Strongly recommended to contact the program coordinator before applying.
2. 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.
3. Visa Sponsorship: This program does not qualify for visa sponsorship.
   UNCW financial aid options

Information: Mathematics - Non-Degree

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• 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 2023:
  • October 31, 2022
• Summer I 2023:
  • April 15, 2023
  • Note: Limited summer courses available. Contact the program coordinator prior to application submission.
• Fall 2023:
  • July 1, 2023

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

1. 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.
2. Visa Sponsorship: This program does not qualify for visa sponsorship.
   UNCW financial aid options

Information: Public Administration - Non-Degree

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• 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. Mark Imperial, Program Coordinator
  imperialm@uncw.edu   
  Mr. Craig Kelly, Program Support Staff
  910-962-7928
  kellyc@uncw.edu  

Location/Delivery Method

• Main Campus

Deadlines (11:59 p.m. EST)

• Spring 2023:
  • December 1, 2022
• Fall 2023:
  • July 1, 2023

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

1. Upload Supplemental Documents After Application Submission
2. Essay:  Statement of Interest
3. Resume
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Visa Sponsorship: This program does not qualify for visa sponsorship.
   UNCW financial aid options

Information: Social Work - Non-Degree

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• 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 2023:
  • November 15, 2023
• Fall 2023:
  • June 1, 2023

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

1. Upload Supplemental Documents After Application Submission
2. Prerequisites:  Graduate degree from a regionally accredited institution.
   Work Requirement: Must currently be working in North Carolina as a school social worker.
3. Licensure Contact:  Contact Loraine Dugan for licensure details. 
4. 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.
5. Visa Sponsorship: This program does not qualify for visa sponsorship.
   UNCW financial aid options

Information: Sociology and Criminology - Non-Degree

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• 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. Jennifer Vanderminden
  910-962-7260
  soccrmgrad@uncw.edu  

Location/Delivery Method

• Main Campus

Deadlines (11:59 p.m. EST)

• Fall 2023:
  • July 1, 2023

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

1. Upload Supplemental Documents After Application Submission
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Visa Sponsorship: This program does not qualify for visa sponsorship.
   UNCW financial aid options

Information: Spanish - Non-Degree

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• 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. Amanda Boomershine
  910-962-7922
  boomershinea@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 2023:
  • October 31, 2022
• Summer I 2023: 
  • April 15, 2023
  • Note: Limited summer courses available. Contact the program coordinator prior to application submission.
• Summer II 2023:
  • May 15, 2023
  • Note: Limited summer courses available. Contact the program coordinator prior to application submission.
• Fall 2023:
  • July 1, 2023

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

1. Upload Supplemental Documents After Application Submission
2. 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).
3. Essay:  500-word statement of objectives in English.
4. Writing Sample:  A 500-word writing sample in Spanish.
5. 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.
6. Visa Sponsorship: This program does not qualify for visa sponsorship.
   UNCW financial aid options