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) |
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Bachelor of Arts in Athletic Training |
2002 |
2018 |
2027-2028 |
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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 |
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Bachelor of Science in Public Health |
2016 |
2016 |
2021 |
School of Nursing
| Unit/Program | Accrediting Organization(s) | Initial Accreditation (Year) | Most Recent Accreditation (Year) | Next Accreditation Cycle (Year) |
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) |
The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) Program Approved by the North Carolina Board of Nursing |
2004 |
2008 |
2018 |
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) |
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Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) |
2004 |
2008 |
2018 |
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.
| Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) | The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program at UNCW is pursuing initial accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791. Applying for accreditation does not guarantee that accreditation will be granted. |
School of Social Work
| Unit/Program | Accrediting Organization (s) | Initial Accreditation (Year) | Most Recent Accreditation (Year) | Next Accreditation Cycle (Year) |
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Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) |
2001 |
2005 |
2020 |
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Master of Social Work (MSW) |
2001 |
2012 |
2020 |
US News and World Report Rankings
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UNCW Named 5th Best Online College in North Carolina
Friday, October 19, 2018 - The University of North Carolina Wilmington is ranked 5th on 2019's list of the Best Online Colleges in North Carolina, according to the website Guide to Online Schools. Colleges were ranked according to affordability and potential for salary-based earnings. The listing highlights 20 online programs offered by UNCW, including programs within the College of Health and Human Services: the Master of Science in Clinical Research, and the Doctor of Nursing Practice. More information...
