Program Accreditations
School of Health and Applied Human Sciences
| Unit/Program | Accrediting Organization(s) | Initial Accreditation (Year) | Most Recent Accreditation (Year) | Next Accreditation Cycle (Year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Bachelor of Arts in Athletic Training |
2002 |
2018 |
2027-2028 |
|
|
Bachelor of Arts in Healthful Living and Fitness Education |
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) Program Approved by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction |
1990 |
2014 |
2021 |
|
Bachelor of Science in Public Health |
2016 |
2016 |
2021 |
|
|
Bachelor of Arts in Recreation Therapy |
Commission on Accreditation |
2020 |
2020 |
2025 |
School of Nursing
| Unit/Program | Accrediting Organization(s) | Initial Accreditation (Year) | Most Recent Accreditation (Year) | Next Accreditation Cycle (Year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) |
The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) Program Approved by the North Carolina Board of Nursing |
2004 |
2018 |
2028 |
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program in nursing at UNCW is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
| Unit/Program | Accrediting Organization(s) | Initial Accreditation (Year) | Most Recent Accreditation (Year) | Next Accreditation Cycle (Year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) |
2004 |
2018 |
2028 |
The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree program in nursing at UNCW is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
| Unit/Program | Accrediting Organization(s) | Initial Accreditation (Year) | Most Recent Accreditation (Year) | Next Accreditation Cycle (Year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Post-Graduate APRN Certificate |
2004 |
2018 |
2028 |
The Post-Graduate APRN Certificate degree program in nursing at UNCW is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
| Unit/Program | Accrediting Organization(s) | Initial Accreditation (Year) | Most Recent Accreditation (Year) | Next Accreditation Cycle (Year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) |
2018 |
2018 |
2023 |
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program at UNCW is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
School of Social Work
| Unit/Program | Accrediting Organization(s) | Initial Accreditation (Year) | Most Recent Accreditation (Year) | Next Accreditation Cycle (Year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) |
2001 |
2011 |
2020 |
|
|
Master of Social Work (MSW) |
2001 |
2012 |
2020 |
US News and World Report Rankings
UNCW Ranked in Top 20 Nationally Among Best Online Bachelor’s Programs by U.S. News & World Report
1/26/21 - The University of North Carolina Wilmington is ranked 19th nationally on U.S. News & World Report’s list of “2021 Best Online Bachelor’s Programs,” and several graduate programs were also recognized among top online programs.
This is the third consecutive year that UNCW’s online bachelor’s programs have ranked in the U.S. News Top 20. UNCW is tied with George Washington University.
Several graduate programs were also recognized among the best online programs: Nursing; MBA Programs; Non-MBA Business Master’s Programs; and Education. Each program improved its ranking from 2020, and the graduate nursing program rose 33 places to 80th nationally, tied with the University of Iowa and the Lewis University College of Nursing and Health Sciences. More...
