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Doctoral Degree Programs

  • Doctor of Nursing Practice D.N.P.

    Information

    • Program Website
    • 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

    Location/Delivery Method

    • Distance Education - Online with the exception of a mandatory on-campus orientation session in August of each year of enrollment. 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)

    Semester Deadline
    Fall 2020

    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

    Recommendations

    • 3 professional letters of recommendations to be submitted through the online application to substantiate practice and leadership capabilities (one each from a former nurse faculty member and a current or former employer, preferred).

    Additional Requirements

    1. All applicants must be Advanced Practice Registered Nurses with an earned master's degree in nursing or post-master's certificate from a program accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC), or the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA) is required.
    2. Current unrestricted registered nurse (RN) license in the state in which practice will occur.
    3. Advanced Practice RNs (APRN - CNS, CRNA, CNM, NP) must have current national certification and be licensed and approved to practice as an APRN in their state of residence and currently employed in an advanced practice role.
    4. GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or higher on all previous  graduate coursework  as documented by official transcripts with evidence of completion of  graduate level  pathophysiology, pharmacology, and advanced physical assessment courses from a regionally accredited college or university
    5. Essay
    6. Curriculum Vitae/Resume
    7. Criminal Background Check and 12 Panel Drug Screen  (This requirement may be completed after application submission, but must be completed prior to admission)
    8. An interview with the School of Nursing faculty may be required
    9. This is an online program with a mandatory on-campus orientation session in August of each year of enrollment. 
    10. Differential tuition applies to this program.  Click HERE for a complete listing of current tuition/fees.
  • Educational Leadership Ed.D.


    Information

    • Program Website
    • 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

    Location/Delivery Method

    • Main Campus
    • Distance Education

    Available Specializations

    • Leadership in Curriculum & Instruction
    • Leadership in Educational Administration
    • Leadership in Higher Education

    Deadlines (11:59 p.m. EST)

    *Note:  Applications received on or before the priority deadline will receive priority review.  Applications submitted after the priority deadline will be reviewed through the space available deadline if unfilled positions remain.  Please submit your application prior to the priority deadline as cohorts fill quickly. 

    Semester

    Priority Consideration

    		 Space Available Deadline
    Fall 2020 March 15, 2020 May 15, 2020

    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

    Recommendations

    • 3 recommendations to be submitted through the online application

    Additional Requirements

      1. Education Statement of Interest Essay
      2. Must hold a Master's degree in school administration, supervision, curriculum, instruction, higher education or related field from a regionally accredited university.
      3. Current CV or Resume
      4. Must have a minimum of three years of documented leadership experience
  • Marine Biology Ph.D.

    Information

    • Program Website
    • 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

    Location/Delivery Method

    • Main Campus

    Deadlines (11:59 p.m. EST)

    Semester

    Priority
    Consideration

    		 Deadline
    Spring 2020 October 15, 2019 November 15, 2019
    Fall 2020 February 15, 2020 May 15, 2020

    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

    • GRE General Test
      Official test scores should be sent to the Graduate School no less than four weeks prior to the published program deadline. Test scores more than five years old at the time of application will not be considered.

    Recommendations

    • 3 recommendations to be submitted through the online application with accompanying letters by individuals in professionally relevant fields, one from the intended faculty mentor.

    Additional Requirements

      1. Resume or Curriculum Vitae
      2. Summary of M.S. thesis research (3 page maximum)
      3. Statement of PhD research interests  (3 page maximum)
      4. Copies of publications (if available)
      5. Should make initial contact with the faculty with whom you wish to work
      6. Must have received a M.S. degree or equivalent from a regionally accredited university OR, if entering with a B.S., completed one year in the M.S. Biology program.
         
  • Psychology Ph.D.

    Information

    • Program Website
    • 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

    Location/Delivery Method

    • Main Campus

    Available Concentrations

    • Child Clinical-Applied Behavior Analysis
    • General Clinical
    • Psychological Science

    Deadlines (11:59 p.m. EST)

    *Note:  All complete applications received on or before January 4 2019 will be reviewed immediately and will be considered for admission.  All complete applications received after January 4 and before April 15 will be reviewed and considered for admission until the class is filled and no other openings are available. 

    Semester

    Priority
    Consideration

    		 Space Available Deadline
    Fall 2020 January 4, 2020 April 15, 2020

    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

    • GRE General Test
    • General Test Required by ALL applicants.
    • GRE Psychology Subject Test required in addition to the General Test if bachelor's degree was not in the area of psychology. This test is offered infrequently.
    • Official test scores should be sent to the Graduate School no less than four weeks prior to the published program deadline. Test scores more than five years old at the time of application will not be considered.

    Recommendations

    • 3 recommendations to be submitted through the online application. At least two letters must be from faculty members. All three letters must be from professionals in a psychology-related field.

    Additional Requirements

      1. Resume
      2. Statement of Interest: 500-800 word essay that is composed of your research experiences, other psychology-related experiences, research interests to pursue within graduate school, career goals, and any other additional strengths that will make you an excellent candidate for our graduate program
      3. Applicants that have earned a master's degree in psychology are not a candidate for the Ph.D. in Psychology program at UNCW.
      4. Major of psychology or at least 21 hours of psychology with a GPA of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) with evidence of a grade of at least a B- in a course in statistics and a grade of at least a B in a course in psychology research methods.

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Master Degree Programs

  • Accountancy M.S.A.C.

    Information

    • Program Website
    • 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

    Location/Delivery Method

    • Main Campus

    Deadlines  (11:59 p.m. EST)

    Semester

    Priority
    Consideration

    		 Deadline
    Summer I or Summer II 2020 
    (Pre-requisite Courses Only) *    		 February 1, 2020  April 1, 2020 
    Fall 2020
    (Pre-requisites must be complete prior to semester start)*    		 February 1, 2020  June 1, 2020 

    * If pre-requisite courses need to be completed prior to the fall semester, contact the program coordinator before submitting an application. The coordinator will assist you in determining the best course of action, which may include submission of a summer semester application instead. Should you decide to submit a fall application without conferring with the coordinator regarding pre-requisite courses and it is determined that a summer application is required, a summer re-application and duplicate application fee will be required.

    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

    • GMAT*
      Accountancy GMAT Test Score Waiver Request FORM
      (Official test scores should be sent to the Graduate School no less than four weeks prior to the published program deadline. Test scores more than five years old at the time of application will not be considered.)

      *The GMAT is not required for Accountancy applicant meeting the criteria below:
      1. Overall cumulative bachelor's GPA of 3.4 or higher from a regionally accredited institution.  The GPA applies to the last attended institution where the undergraduate degree was conferred OR
      2. Successful completion of the UNCW MSA Internship program

      Test Score Waiver Instructions:  List the waiver criteria on the Test Score Waiver Request form.  Forms should be submitted directly to the program coordinator by email.  For option one, applicant should submit a copy of their unofficial transcript, along with the completed form.  For option two, Internship students will be reviewed by Dr. Allison Evans for confirmation and signed by program coordinator or Dr. Evans. 

    Recommendations

    • 3 recommendations to be submitted through the online application

    Additional Requirements

      1. Resume
      2. Differential tuition applies to this program.  Click HERE for a complete listing of current tuition/fees.
  • Athletic Training M.S.

    Information

    • Program Website
    • 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

    Location/Delivery Method

    • Main Campus

    Deadlines  (11:59 p.m. EST)

    Semester Priority Consideration Deadline
    Summer II 2020 December 1, 2019 February 15, 2020

    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

    Recommendations

    •  3 letters of recommendation

    Additional Requirements

      1. Personal statement in 1000 words or less describing primary career goals, most direct influence on choice to become an Athletic Trainer, your attributes related to the field of Athletic Training, and why you should be selected to the Atheltic Training major.
      2. Personal interview with the UNCW Athletic Training faculty and staff (via Zoom or in person)
      3. Must complete a secondary application with ATCAS: https://atcas.liaisoncas.com/applicant-ux/#/login
      4. Applicants must demonstrate completion of prerequisite courses with a minimum grade of "C" of at least one course at the undergraduate or graduate levels in each of the following subject areas: Human Anatomy & Physiology I and II (labs ARE required) or 1 semester of Human Anatomy and 1 semester of Human Physiology, General Chemistry I (lab preferred not required), General Physics I (lab preferred not required), General Biology I (lab preferred not required), Medical Terminology, Exercise Physiology, General Psychology, Biomechanics/Kinesiology (recommended not required), and Technical Writing (recommended not required).
  • Biology M.S.

    Information

    • Program Website
    • 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

    Location/Delivery Method

    • Main Campus

    Deadlines  (11:59 p.m. EST)

    Semester

    Priority Consideration

    		 Space Available Deadline
    Spring 2020 October 15, 2019  November 15, 2019 
    Fall 2020 Febuary 15, 2020  May 15, 2020 

    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

    • GRE General Test
      Official test scores should be sent to the Graduate School no less than four weeks prior to the published program deadline. Test scores more than five years old at the time of application will not be considered.

    Recommendations

    • 3 recommendations to be submitted through the online application

    Additional Requirements

      1. Research Interests Form (Upload the form into the Essay section of the online application)
      2. Research Interests Statement (Upload into the Writing Sample section of the online application) 
        Describe your general research interests.  It is not necessary to designate a specific project, but you may instead wish to focus on broad areas of interest and specific faculty members who you think would be a good fit for you as your advisor.  Also include any background information that you believe is relevant, such as prior research or work history, or academic experiences that you think have helped prepare you for graduate school.  (1-2 pages is recommended)
      3. Should make initial contact with the faculty with whom you wish to work
      4. Resume or Curriculum Vitae (Upload into the Resume section of the online application)
      5. Baccalaureate degree from a biology-related field required
  • Business Administration – Online – Online Accelerated Program M.B.A.

    Information

    • Program Website
    • Complete applications are reviewed for admission by the program as they are received up through the document deadline.
    • All supplemental documents must be received by the document deadline in order to be considered. Please see the program website for details.
    • Please note that cohorts fill ahead of published deadlines due to unprecedented interest.

    Coordinator

    • Cameron School of Business
      855-306-4734 Toll Free

      Ms. Candace Wilhelm
      910-962-3544
      csbgrad@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).

    Concentrations

    Deadlines  (11:59 p.m. EST)

    Semester Deadline
    Fall 2 2019 (10/21/2019_12/08/2019) September 21, 2019 or earlier if cohort fills – OPEN
    Spring 1 2020 (01/20/2020_03/8/2020) Application opens September 23, 2019 and closes December 14, 2019 or earlier if cohort fills – CLOSED
    Spring 2 2020 (03/16/2020_05/03/2020) Application opens December 16, 2019 and closes February 15, 2020 or earlier if cohort fills – CLOSED
    Summer 1 2020 (05/11/2020_06/28/2020) Application opens February 17, 2020 and closes April 11, 2020 or earlier if cohort fills – CLOSED
    Summer 2 2020 (06/29/2020_08/16/2020) Application opens April 13, 2020 and closes May 23, 2020 or earlier if cohort fills – CLOSED
    Fall 1 2020 (08/24/2020_10/11/2020) Application opens May 31, 2020 and closes July 25, 2020 or earlier if cohort fills – CLOSED
    Fall 2 2020 (10/19/2020_12/6/2020) Application opens July 27, 2020 and closes September 19, 2020 or earlier if cohort fills – CLOSED

    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

    • GMAT or GRE
      Test scores more than five years old at the time of application will not be considered.
      Contact the program coordinator to determine if your credentials meet the criteria for a waiver.

    Recommendations

    • 2 recommendations to be submitted through the online application.
      At least one from an employer or supervisor who can comment on the applicant’s work experience and potential for successful completion of a master’s program.

    Additional Requirements

    1. Cover Letter and Resume
    2. Two years minimum professional work experience required
    3. Test Score unless the applicant meets any of the following criteria:
      1. completion of an advanced degree that includes graduate quantitative coursework
      2. five or more years of progressive managerial experience
      3. GPA of 3.2 or higher on bachelor’s coursework
    4. A strong overall academic average and at least two years of appropriate full-time work experience are minimum requirements for consideration for graduate admissions.  However, admission decisions are based on several factors, and if other indicators of success are evident, individuals who fall below the established criteria in of the areas may be considered for admission.  Contact the program coordinator for additional information.
    5. Differential tuition applies to this program. Click HERE for a complete listing of current tuition/fees.
    6. International Applicants Requesting Visa Sponsorship - This program does not qualify for visa sponsorship.
  • Business Administration - Executive - Online Accelerated Program M.B.A.

    Information

    • Program Website
    • Complete applications are reviewed for admission by the program as they are received up through the document deadline.
    • All supplemental documents must be received by the document deadline in order to be considered. Please see the program website for details.
    • Please note that cohorts fill ahead of published deadlines due to unprecedented interest.

    Coordinator

    • Cameron School of Business
      855-306-4734 Toll Free

      Ms. Candace Wilhelm
      910-962-3544
      csbgrad@uncw.edu 

    Location/Delivery Method

    • Distance Education - Fully Online (With the exception of two on-campus residency weekends and a one-week international residency) - asynchronous (instructional materials made available on the Internet and available 24 hours a day every day-not time-dependent slots).

     Concentrations

    Deadlines  (11:59 p.m. EST)

    Semester Deadline
    Fall 2 2019 (10/21/2019_12/08/2019) September 21, 2019 or earlier if cohort fills – OPEN
    Spring 1 2020 (01/20/2020_03/8/2020) Application opens September 23, 2019 and closes December 14, 2019 or earlier if cohort fills – CLOSED
    Spring 2 2020 (03/16/2020_05/03/2020) Application opens December 16, 2019 and closes February 15, 2020 or earlier if cohort fills – CLOSED
    Summer 1 2020 (05/11/2020_06/28/2020) Application opens February 17, 2020 and closes April 11, 2020 or earlier if cohort fills – CLOSED
    Summer 2 2020 (06/29/2020_08/16/2020) Application opens April 13, 2020 and closes May 23, 2020 or earlier if cohort fills – CLOSED
    Fall 1 2020 (08/24/2020_10/11/2020) Application opens May 31, 2020 and closes July 25, 2020 or earlier if cohort fills – CLOSED
    Fall 2 2020 (10/19/2020_12/6/2020) Application opens July 27, 2020 and closes September 19, 2020 or earlier if cohort fills – CLOSED

    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

    • GMAT  
      Test scores more than five years old at the time of application will not be considered.
      The GMAT may possibly be waived if an applicant has completed an advanced degree that includes graduate quantitative coursework or five or more years of progressive managerial experience (military experience counts for progressive managerial experience). Contact the program for additional information.

    Recommendations

    • 2 recommendations to be submitted through the online application.
      At least one from an employer or supervisor who can comment on the applicant’s work experience and potential for successful completion of a master’s program.

    Additional Requirements

      1. Cover Letter and Resume
      2. Five years minimum professional work experience preferred
      3. A minimum score of 79 on the internet-based TOEFL iBT test or 6.5 on IELTS test (required for non-native English speakers only (unless applicant earned their baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited US institution). Scores are good for two years from the date the test is administered.) This requirement does not apply to US Citizens or Lawful Permanent Residents.
      4. Differential tuition applies to this program.  Click HERE for a complete listing of current tuition/fees.
      5. International Applicants Requesting Visa Sponsorship - This program does not qualify for visa sponsorship.
  • Business Administration - International M.B.A.

    Information

    • Program Website
    • 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

    Location/Delivery Method

    • Main Campus

    Deadlines  (11:59 p.m. EST)

    **Note:  Applications received on or before the priority deadline will receive priority review.  Applications submitted after the priority deadline will be reviewed through the space available deadline if unfilled positions remain.  Please submit your application prior to the priority deadline as cohorts fill quickly. Spring specializations requested by applicants are processed and enrolled as students are accepted, in calendar order. Early applications can ensure first choice of specialization.   

    Semester

    Priority Consideration

    		 Space Available Deadline
    Spring 2020 * N/A November 15, 2019 *
    Summer 2 2020** N/A May 15, 2020**
    Fall 2020 March 1, 2020** June 1, 2020

    * Spring admission is reserved for those currently completing the core business modules at a partner institution during the previous fall semester.  All required documents are used between institutions.  Contact the program coordinator (Candace Wilhelm) with any questions.

    ** Summer admission is reserved for those without a baccalaureate degree in the area of business.
    Contact the program coordinator (Candace Wilhelm) with any questions.

    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

    Recommendations

    • 3 recommendations to be submitted through the online application, with at least one from employer or supervisor.

    Additional Requirements

      1. Cover Letter and Resume
      2. IMBA Specialization Selection
      3. Baccalaureate degree in the area of business and/or economics required or six business prerequisite courses.
      4. Differential tuition applies to this program.  Click HERE for a complete listing of current tuition/fees.
      5. Applicants seeking visa sponsorship are encouraged to apply by the priority consideration deadline.  
  • Business Administration - Professional M.B.A.

    Information

    • Program Website
    • 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

    Location/Delivery Method

    • Main Campus

    Deadlines  (11:59 p.m. EST)

    Semester

    Priority
    Consideration

    		 Space Available Deadline
    Summer 1 2020 *  April 15, 2020
    Summer 2 2020 *   May 15, 2020 
    Fall 2020 *   July 1, 2020  
    * Contact Candace Wilhelm (wilhelmc@uncw.edu) prior to application submission.

    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

    • GMAT  
      Test scores more than five years old at the time of application will not be considered.
      The GMAT may possibly be waived if an applicant has completed an advanced degree that includes graduate quantitative coursework or five or more years of progressive managerial experience (military experience counts for progressive managerial experience) or a GPA of 3.2 or higher on bachelor's coursework. Contact the program for additional information.

    Recommendations

    • 3 recommendations to be submitted through the online application

    Additional Requirements

      1. Cover Letter and Resume
      2. Two years minimum professional work experience required
      3. Differential tuition applies to this program.  Click HERE for a complete listing of current tuition/fees.
      4. International Applicants Requesting Visa Sponsorship - This program does not qualify for visa sponsorship.
  • Business Analytics - Online Accelerated Program M.S.

    Information

    • Program Website
    • Complete applications are reviewed for admission by the program as they are received up through the document deadline.
    • All supplemental documents must be received by the document deadline in order to be considered. Please see the program website for details.
    • Please note that cohorts fill ahead of published deadlines due to unprecedented interest.

    Coordinator

    • Cameron School of Business
      855-306-4734 Toll Free

      Ms. Candace Wilhelm
      Dr. Stephen Hill
      910-962-3544
      csbgrad@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)

    NOTE:  Please note that cohorts frequently fill ahead of published deadlines due to unprecedented interest.

    Semester Deadline

    Fall 2 2019 (10/21/2019_12/08/2019)*

    *Fall 2 admission reserved for applicants that need to complete program prerequisites (statistics and/or Business 500) in order to begin the program in the Spring 1 term.

    September 21, 2019 or earlier if cohort fills - OPEN

    Spring 1 2020 (01/20/2020_03/8/2020) * 

     *Spring 1 admission to available to applicants that have met the Business 500 and statistics course requirement. 

    Application opens September 23, 2019 and closes December 14, 2019 or earlier if cohort fills – CLOSED

    Fall 1 2020 (08/24/2020_10/11/2020) *

    *Fall 1 admission reserved for applicants that have met the Business 500 and statistics course requirement. 

    Application opens May 31, 2020 and closes July 25, 2020 or earlier if cohort fills – CLOSED

    Fall 2 2020 (10/19/2020_12/6/2020) *

    *Fall 2 admission reserved for applicants that need to complete program prerequisites (statistics and/or Business 500) in order to begin the program in the Spring 1 term.   

    September 19, 2020 or earlier if cohort fills – CLOSED 

    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

    Recommendations

    • 2 recommendations to be submitted through the online application

    Additional Requirements

      1. Cover letter & resume
      2. Completion of one course in statistics with a grade of 'B' or better from a regionally accredited institution. 
      3. An 'Introduction to Business' course similar to BUS 500 at UNCW is required for students who have not completed undergraduate or graduate coursework in a business discipline. 
      4. Differential tuition applies to this program. Click HERE for a complete listing of current tuition/fees.
      5. International Applicants Requesting Visa Sponsorship - This program does not qualify for visa sponsorship.
  • Chemistry M.S.

    Information

    Coordinators

    • 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).

    Concentrations

    • Main Campus -
           Chemistry - Thesis
           Chemistry - Non-thesis
           Pharmaceutical Chemistry - Thesis
    • Distance Education -
           Corporate - Thesis (distance education) - Not available at this time
           Chemical - Non-thesis (distance education)

    Deadlines  (11:59 p.m. EST)

    Semester Deadline
    Spring 2020 October 31, 2019
    Fall 2020 July 1, 2020 

    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

    • GRE General Test
      Official test scores should be sent to the Graduate School no less than four weeks prior to the published program deadline. Test scores more than five years old at the time of application will not be considered.

    Recommendations

    • 3 recommendations to be submitted through the online application

    Additional Requirements

      1. Baccalaureate degree with a concentration in chemistry

  • Clinical Research and Product Development M.S.

    Information

    • Program Website
    • 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

    Location/Delivery Method

    • Distance Education - Online - Asynchronous (instructional materials made available on the Internet and available 24 hours a day every day-not time-dependent slots).

    Concentrations

    • Clinical Research Management

    Deadlines  (11:59 p.m. EST)

    Semester

    Priority
    Consideration

    		 Space Available Deadline
    Fall 2020

    February 28, 2020*
    *Decisions will be communicated by March 31, 2020  

    		April 15, 2020   

    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

    Recommendations

    • 3 recommendations to be submitted through the online application, with at least one being from a current or former employer.

    Additional Requirements

      1. Statement of Interest
      2. Resume
      3. A minimum of a bachelor's degree, preferably in a life science, health care discipline, or mathematics/statistics from a regionally accredited institution.
      4. Experience working in the biopharmaceutical or related industry of at least two years preferred.
      5. International Applicants Requesting Visa Sponsorship - This program does not qualify for visa sponsorship.
  • Coastal and Ocean Policy M.S.

    Information

    • Program Website
    • 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

    Location/Delivery Method

    • Main Campus

    Deadlines  (11:59 p.m. EST)

    Semester Deadline
    Spring 2020 November 15, 2019  
    Fall 2020 July 1, 2020  

    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

    • GRE General Test
      Official test scores should be sent to the Graduate School no less than four weeks prior to the published program deadline. Test scores more than five years old at the time of application will not be considered.

    Recommendations

    • 3 recommendations to be submitted through the online application. At least one recommendation should be from an academic instructor.

    Additional Requirements

      1. Personal statement
      2. Resume
      3. Writing Sample (optional)
  • Computer Science and Information Systems M.S.

    Information

    • Program Website
    • 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

    Location/Delivery Method

    • Main Campus

    Deadlines  (11:59 p.m. EST)

    Semester

    Priority
    Consideration

    		 Deadline
    Spring 2020 N/A  November 15, 2019 
    Fall 2020 March 31, 2020  June 1, 2020 

    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

    • GRE General Test or GMAT
      Official test scores should be sent to the Graduate School no less than four weeks prior to the published program deadline. Test scores more than five years old at the time of application will not be considered.

    Recommendations

    • Three recommendations from individuals in professionally relevant fields.

    Additional Requirements

      1. Statement of Interest
      2. Resume (including any certificates of training in computer science/information systems, if applicable). Contact the program coordinator with any questions.
      3. Differential tuition applies to this program.  Click HERE for a complete listing of current tuition/fees.
  • Conflict Management and Resolution M.A.

    Information

    • Program Website
    • 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

    Location/Delivery Method

    • Main Campus and 
    • Distance Education (All courses listed will be taught in a semi-distance format where students will be required to attend a block of intense class lectures after which assignments will be completed off-campus.)

    Concentrations

    • National and International Security
    • Domestic, Social & Organizational Conflict Transformation
    • Emergency & Disaster Management 

    Deadlines  (11:59 p.m. EST)

    Semester Deadline
    Spring 2020
    		October 31, 2019  
    Summer I 2020
    		April 15, 2020
     
    Summer II 2020
    		May 15, 2020
     
    Fall 2020 July 1, 2020

    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

    Recommendations

    • 3 recommendations to be submitted through the online application

    Additional Requirements

      1. Essay (500 words)
      2. Resume
      3. Writing Sample (optional)
  • Creative Writing M.F.A..

    Information

    • Program Website
    • 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

    Location/Delivery Method

    • Main Campus

    Concentrations

    • Creative Non-Fiction
    • Fiction
    • Poetry

    Deadlines  (11:59 p.m. EST)

    Semester Deadline
    Fall 2020 January 7, 2020  
     

    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

    Recommendations

    • 3 recommendations to be submitted through the online application.

    Additional Requirements

      1. Writing Sample  (Manuscript uploaded into the Writing Sample section of the online application)
      2. Statement of Interest  (Personal Essay uploaded into the Essay section of the online application)
      3. Assistantship Essay  (if interested)
  • Data Science M.S.

    Information

    • Program Website
    • Twitter Account
    • Facebook
    • Complete applications are reviewed for admission as a group, after the published deadline.
    • All application and supporting documents must be received by the published deadline.

    Coordinator

    Location/Delivery Method

    • Main Campus

    Deadlines  (11:59 p.m. EST)

    *Note:  Applications received on or before the priority deadline will receive priority review.  Applications submitted after the priority deadline will be reviewed through the space available deadline if unfilled positions remain.  Please submit your application prior to the priority deadline as cohorts fill quickly. 

    Semester Priority Consideration Space Available Deadline
    Fall 2020 February 1, 2020 June 1, 2020     

    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

    Recommendations

    • 3 recommendations to be submitted through the online application, preferably by individuals in relevant professional fields.

    Additional Requirements

      1. Baccalaureate degree with a concentration in a computational field preferred.
      2. Successful applicants should have completed introduction to statistics, linear algebra and a programming class.  However, applicants that have not completed these requirements may still be considered for acceptance in the program providing the undergraduate deficiencies are satisfied in the summer prior to the fall enrollment. 
      3. This program is not currently designed for working professionals and is only offered as full-time.
      4. Differential tuition applies to this program. Click HERE for a complete listing of current tuition/fees.
  • Education: Academically or Intellectually Gifted Specialization M.Ed.

    Information

    • Program Website
    • Complete applications are reviewed for admission by the program as a group after the published deadline.
    • All application and supporting documents must be received by the published deadline.

    Coordinator

    Location/Delivery Method

    • Main Campus and
    • Distance Education - Some synchronous meetings, but primarily asynchronous format.
      Asynchronous - instructional materials made available on the Internet and available 24 hours a day every day - not time-dependent slots.
      Synchronous - instruction made available on the web or internet in time-dependent slots.

    Deadlines  (11:59 p.m. EST)

    Semester Priority Consideration Deadline
    Fall 2020 March 15, 2020 May 15, 2020

    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

    Recommendations

    • 3 recommendations by individuals in relevant professional fields to be submitted through the online application.

    Additional Requirements

      1. Education Statement of Interest Essay
      2. The M.Ed. with a specialization in AIG requires that students have a North Carolina "A" level license.
  • Education: Curriculum Studies for Equity in Education Specialization M.Ed.

    Information

    • Program Website
    • 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

    Location/Delivery Method

    • Main Campus
    • Distance Education

    Deadlines  (11:59 p.m. EST)

    Semester Priority Consideration Space Available Deadline
    Fall 2020 March 15, 2020 May 15, 2020  

    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

    •   GRE General Test or MAT
      (Official test scores should be sent to the Graduate School no less than four weeks prior to the published program deadline.  Test Scores more than five years old at the time of application will not be considered.)

    Recommendations

    • 3 recommendations by individuals in professionally relevant roles to be submitted through the online application.

    Additional Requirements

      1. Education Statement of Interest Essay
      2. Candidates must hold, or be qualified to hold an initial Class "A" teaching license in at least one area of education
      3. 3 years of teaching experience preferred
  • Education: Leadership, Policy, and Advocacy in Early Childhood Specialization M.Ed.

    Information

    • Program Website
    • Complete applications are reviewed for admission as a group by the program after the published deadline.
    • All application and supporting documents must be received by the published deadline.

    Coordinator

    Location/Delivery Method

    • Distance Education

    Deadlines  (11:59 p.m. EST)

    Semester Priority Consideration Deadline
    Spring 2020 N/A  
    October 15, 2019  
    Summer I or Summer II 2020 N/A March 15, 2020  
    Fall 2020 March 15, 2020 May 15, 2020 

    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

    Recommendations

    • 3 recommendations from individuals who can attest to the qualifications of the applicant for admission to the program through the online application.

    Additional Requirements

      1. Education Statement of Interest Essay
      2. Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution completed before graduate study begins in early childhood or related field. (Documentation of experience in the field of early childhood is required if bachelor's degree is in another field. Contact the program coordinator regarding degree questions.)
  • Education: Elementary Specialization (Master of Arts Teaching) M.A.T.

    Information

    • Program Website
    • 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

    Location/Delivery Method

    • Main Campus or
    • Distance Education - Coursework asynchronous (instructional materials made available on the Internet and available 24 hours a day every day-not time-dependent slots).  Field Experience (Face-to-Face) in a location as identified within the noted approved counties.  Approved counties  

    Deadlines  (11:59 p.m. EST)

    *Note:  Applications received on or before the priority deadline will receive priority review.  Applications submitted after the priority deadline will be reviewed through the space available deadline if unfilled positions remain.  Please submit your application prior to the priority deadline as cohorts fill quickly. 

    Semester Priority Consideration Space Available Deadline
    Spring 2020 October 15, 2019  
    		    
    October 31, 2019  
    Fall 2020  
    March 15, 2020           		May 15, 2020  

    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

    Recommendations

    • 3 recommendations by individuals in relevant professional fields to be submitted through the online application

    Additional Requirements

      1. Education Statement of Interest Essay
      2. Must hold a Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
      3. Distance Education applicants must be able to complete the field experiences in one of the counties as identified by Watson College of Education.  Approved counties
  • Education: Elementary Specialization (Master of Education) M.Ed.

    Information

    • Program Website
    • 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

    Location/Delivery Method

    • 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)

    *Note:  Applications received on or before the priority deadline will receive priority review.  Applications submitted after the priority deadline will be reviewed through the space available deadline if unfilled positions remain.  Please submit your application prior to the priority deadline as cohorts fill quickly. 

    Semester Priority
    Consideration    		 Space Available Deadline
    Spring 2020
    October 15, 2019    		     
    October 31, 2019
    Summer I 2020 N/A April 15, 2020
    Summer II 2020 N/A May 15, 2020
    Fall 2020  
    May 15, 2020    		 June 15, 2020

    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

    Recommendations

    • 3 recommendations to be submitted through the online application

    Additional Requirements

      1. Education Statement of Interest Essay
      2. Must hold or be qualified to hold, a North Carolina class "A" teacher license in elementary education or related field. Contact the program coordinator directly regarding licensure questions.
  • Education: Higher Education Specialization M.Ed.

    Information

    • Program Website
    • Complete applications are considered for admission by the program as a group, after the published deadline.
    • All application and supporting documents must be received by the published deadline.

    Coordinator

    Location/Delivery Method

    • Main Campus
    • Distance Education – Online - Synchronous (instruction made available on the web or internet in time-dependent slots).

    Deadlines  (11:59 p.m. EST)

    Semester Priority  Consideration Space Available Deadline
    Spring 2020 N/A October 15, 2019  
    Fall 2020 March 1, 2020 May 15, 2020  

    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

    Recommendations

    • 3 recommendations to be submitted through the online application

    Additional Requirements

      1. Education Statement of Interest Essay
  • Education: Instructional Technology M.S.

    Information

    • Program Website
    • 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

    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)

    Semester Deadline
    Spring 2020 October 31, 2019 
    Summer I 2020 April 15, 2020  
    Summer II 2020 May 15, 2020 
    Fall 2020 July 1, 2020 

    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

    • GRE General Test or MAT  WAIVER FORM 
      All applicants are exempted from the test for the 2019 application cycle with an approved WAIVER FORM .

    Recommendations

    • 3 recommendations by in relevant professional fields to be submitted through the online application

    Additional Requirements

      1. Education Statement of Interest Essay
  • Education: Language and Literacy Specialization M.Ed.

    Information

    • Program Website
    • 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

    Location/Delivery Method

    • Distance Education - Fully Online - Synchronous (instruction made available on the web or internet in time-dependent slots).

    Deadlines  (11:59 p.m. EST)

    Semester Priority Consideration Deadline
    Spring 2020 N/A October 15, 2019
    Summer I 2020 N/A  
    April 15, 2020  
    Summer II 2020 N/A May 15, 2020 
    Fall 2020 March 15, 2020 May 15, 2020 

    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

    Recommendations

    • 3 recommendations by individuals in relevant professional fields (employers, professors, supervisors) to be submitted through the online application

    Additional Requirements

      1. Education Statement of Interest Essay
      2. Must hold, or be qualified to hold, North Carolina class "A" elementary, middle grades, special education or secondary teacher licensure
  • Education: Middle Grades Specialization (Master of Arts Teaching) M.A.T.

    Information

    • Program Website
    • 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

    Location/Delivery Method

    • Main Campus
    • Distance Education - Fully Online - Mixture of asynchronous and synchronous by class
      Asynchronous - instructional materials made available on the Internet and available 24 hours a day every day-not time-dependent slots. 
      Synchronous - instruction made available on the web or internet in time-dependent slots.

    Concentrations

    • Language Arts Specialization
    • Mathematics Specialization
    • Science Specialization
    • Social Studies Specialization

    Deadlines  (11:59 p.m. EST)

    Semester Priority Consideration Deadline
    Spring 2020 N/A October 30, 2019
    Summer I and Summer II 2020 N/A March 30, 2020 
    Fall 2020 March 15, 2020 May 15, 2020 

    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

    Recommendations

    • 3 recommendations by individuals in relevant professional fields to be submitted through the online application

    Additional Requirements

      1. Education Statement of Interest Essay
      2. Candidates for the MAT program are strongly urged to have teaching experience documented before they apply in order to be knowledgeable about education in middle level schools and working with young adolescents. Such experience may include substitute teaching, part-time teaching, or volunteer work.
  • Education: Middle Grades Specialization (Master of Education) M.Ed.

    Information

    • Program Website
    • 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

    Location/Delivery Method

    • Main Campus and Distance Education

    Deadlines  (11:59 p.m. EST)

    Semester Deadline
    Spring 2020 Not accepting applications at this time
    Summer I 2020 Not accepting applications at this time
    Summer II 2020 Not accepting applications at this time
    Fall 2020 Not accepting applications at this time

    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

    • GRE General Test or MAT
      (Official test scores should be sent to the Graduate School no less than four weeks prior to the published program deadline. Test scores more than five years old at the time of application will not be considered.)

    Recommendations

    • 3 recommendations to be submitted through the online application

    Additional Requirements

      1. Education Statement of Interest Essay
      2. Candidates must hold or be qualified to hold an initial Class 'A' teacher license in at least one area of middle grades education (6-9).
  • Education: Physical Education and Health Specialization (Master of Arts Teaching) M.A.T.

    Information

    • Program Website
    • 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

    Location/Delivery Method

    • Main Campus (Online except for practicum & field experience in NC; contact the Coordinator for specifics.)
    • Distance Education (Online except for practicum & field experience in NC; contact the Coordinator for specifics.)

    Deadlines  (11:59 p.m. EST)

    Semester Priority Consideration Deadline
    Spring 2020 N/A November 1, 2019 
    Summer I 2020 N/A April 1, 2020
     
    Summer II 2020 N/A May 1, 2020
     
    Fall 2020 March 15, 2020 May 15, 2020 

    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

    Recommendations

    • 3 recommendations to be submitted through the online application

    Additional Requirements

      1. This program prepares individuals for North Carolina teacher certification in the area of Physical Education & Health.
      2. Education Statement of Interest Essay
  • Education: Physical Education and Health Specialization (Master of Education) M.Ed.

    Information

    • Program Website
    • 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

    Location/Delivery Method

    • Main Campus (Online except for practicum & field experience in NC; refer to Coordinator for specifics.)
    • Distance Education (Online except for practicum & field experience in NC; refer to Coordinator for specifics.)

    Deadlines  (11:59 p.m. EST)

    Semester Priority Consideration Deadline
    Spring 2020 N/A November 1, 2019 
    Summer I 2020 N/A April 1, 2020
     
    Summer II 2020 N/A May 1, 2020 
    Fall 2020 March 15, 2020 May 15, 2020 

    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

    Recommendations

    • 3 recommendations by individuals in relevant professional fields to be submitted through the online application

    Additional Requirements

      1. Education Statement of Interest Essay
  • Education: School Administration M.S.A.

    Information

    • Program Website
    • 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

    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)

    Semester Deadline
    Spring 2020 October 31, 2019 
    Summer I 2020 April 15, 2020
     * Limited summer courses available. Contact the program coordinator prior to submission.
    Summer II 2020

    May 15, 2020 
    * Limited summer courses available. Contact the program coordinator prior to submission.

    Fall 2020 June 15, 2020

    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

    • GRE General Test or MAT
      (Official test scores should be sent to the Graduate School no less than four weeks prior to the published program deadline. Test scores more than five years old at the time of application will not be considered.)

    Recommendations

    • 3 recommendations to be submitted through the online application

    Additional Requirements

      1. Education Statement of Interest Essay
      2. Autobiographical Statement
      3. Must hold, or be qualified to hold, NC class "A" teacher licensure.
      4. Must have served successfully as a teacher for a minimum of three years at the elementary, middle grades, or secondary level.
  • Education: Secondary Education Specialization (Master of Arts Teaching) M.A.T.

    Information

    • Program Website
    • 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

    Location/Delivery Method

    • Main Campus (Spring/Summer)
    • Distance Education (Fall - Online synchronous sessions with three extensive field experiences) - Not available at this time

    Available Concentrations

    • English Specialization
    • Mathematics Specialization
    • Science Specialization
    • Social Studies Specialization

    Deadlines  (11:59 p.m. EST)

    Semester Priority
    Consideration    		 Deadline
    Spring 2020 October 1, 2019  October 15, 2019  
    Summer I 2020 March 1, 2020   April 15, 2020  

    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

    • GRE General Test or MAT
      TEST SCORE WAIVER - Contact the program coordinator as a waiver may be available.
      (Official test scores should be sent to the Graduate School no less than four weeks prior to the published program deadline. Test scores more than five years old at the time of application will not be considered.)

    Recommendations

    • 3 recommendations to be submitted through the online application ; Recommendations by individuals in relevant professional fields preferred

    Additional Requirements

    1. Education Statement of Interest Essay
    2. It is recommended that you take the PRAXIS II - Licensure Area Content test prior to applying. A passing score on a discipline-specific PRAXIS II Exam as approved by NC Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) in the applicant's concentration area and the pedagogy (PLT) required for teacher licensure.
  • Education: Secondary Education Specialization (Master of Education) M.Ed.

    Information

    • Program Website
    • 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

    Location/Delivery Method

    • Main Campus
    • Distance Education

    Available Concentrations

    • English Specialization
    • Mathematics Specialization
    • Science Specialization
    • Social Studies Specialization

    Deadlines  (11:59 p.m. EST)

    Semester Deadline
    Spring 2020 Not accepting applications at this time
    Summer I 2020 Not accepting applications at this time
    Summer II 2020

    Not accepting applications at this time

    Fall 2020 Not accepting applications at this time

    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

    • GRE General Test or MAT
      (Official test scores should be sent to the Graduate School no less than four weeks prior to the published program deadline. Test scores more than five years old at the time of application will not be considered.)

    Recommendations

    • 3 recommendations to be submitted through the online application

    Additional Requirements

      1. Education Statement of Interest Essay
      2. Must hold a NC Class "A" teacher licensure in a secondary content area (English, History, Mathematics, Science).
  • Education: Spanish Specialization (Master of Arts in Teaching) M.A.T.

    Information

    • Program Website TBD
    • 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

    Location/Delivery Method

    • Main Campus

    Deadlines  (11:59 p.m. EST)

    Semester Priority Consideration Deadline
    Spring 2020 N/A November 1, 2019 
    Summer I or II 2020 N/A

    *April 15, 2020 
     *Limited summer courses available. Contact the program coordinator prior to application submission
    Fall 2020 March 15, 2020 May 15, 2020 

    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

    Recommendations

    • 3 recommendations to be submitted through the online application by individuals in relevant academic or professional fields

    Additional Requirements

      1. Education Statement of Interest Essay
      2. Two recorded speaking samples, one in English and one in Spanish, in which the applicant introduces her/himself, describes a person she/he admires, or describes a trip she/he took. The speaking sample should be sent as a data file (not music CD file) uploaded directly into the application.
      3. A 500 word writing sample in Spanish in which the applicant states and defends an opinion.
      4. Bachelor's degree in Spanish from a regionally accredited college or university completed before graduate study begins.
  • Education: Spanish Education Specialization (Master of Arts in Education) M.Ed.

    Information

    • Program Website TBD
    • 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

    Location/Delivery Method

    • Main Campus

    Deadlines  (11:59 p.m. EST)

    Semester Priority Consideration  Deadline
    Spring 2020 N/A November 1, 2019
    Summer I or II 2020 N/A

    *April 15, 2020 
    *Limited summer courses available. Contact the program coordinator prior to application submission
    Fall 2020 March 15, 2020 May 15, 2020

    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

    • GRE General Test or MAT
      (Official test scores should be sent to the Graduate School no less than four weeks prior to the published program deadline. Test scores more than five years old at the time of application will not be considered.)

    Recommendations

    • 3 recommendations by individuals in relevant professional fields to be submitted through the online application

    Additional Requirements

      1. Education Statement of Interest Essay
      2. Spanish speaking (data file, not music CD) and writing sample, uploaded into the online application
  • Education: Teaching English as a Second Language Specialization (Master of Arts Teaching) M.A.T.

    Information

    • Program Website
    • 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

    Location/Delivery Method

    • Distance Education

    Deadlines  (11:59 p.m. EST)

    Semester Deadline
    Spring 2020 October 31, 2019 
    Summer I 2020 April 15, 2020  
    Summer II 2020 May 15, 2020 
    Fall 2020  

    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

    Recommendations

    • 3 recommendations to be submitted through the online application

    Additional Requirements

      1. Education Statement of Interest Essay
      2. Must hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
      3. Applicants who live  outside  Brunswick, Duplin, New Hanover, Onslow and Pender counties must contact the program coordinator prior to submission. The program coordinator will assist the applicant in arranging a provisional agreement for field experience placement in their county of residence.
  • Education: Teaching English as a Second Language Specialization (Master of Education) M.Ed.

    Information

    • Program Website
    • 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

    Location/Delivery Method

    • Main Campus
    • Distance Education

    Deadlines  (11:59 p.m. EST)

    Semester Deadline
    Spring 2020 November 1, 2019 
    Summer I 2020 April 15, 2020 
    Summer II 2020 May 15, 2020 
    Fall 2020 July 1, 2020 

    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

    Recommendations

    • 3 recommendations to be submitted through the online application

    Additional Requirements

      1. Education Statement of Interest Essay
  • English M.A.

    Information

    • Program Website 
    • 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

    Location/Delivery Method

    • Main Campus

    Deadlines  (11:59 p.m. EST)

    Semester Priority  Consideration* Space Available Deadline
    Spring 2020 N/A *November 1, 2019
    *Applicants interested in a teaching assistantship should contact the program coordinator prior to application submission.
    Summer I or II 2020 N/A

    **May 1, 2020
    **Limited summer courses available. Contact the program coordinator prior to application submission.
    Fall 2020 *March 15, 2020 
    *Applications must be considered complete by priority consideration to be considered for a teaching assistantship.     		June 1, 2020  

    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

    Recommendations

    • 3 academic recommendations to be submitted through the online application

    Additional Requirements

      1. Statement of Interest  (Essay)
      2. Writing Sample
  • Environmental Studies M.S.

    Information

    • Program Website 
    • Complete applications are considered for admissions as a group, after the published deadline.
    • All application and supporting documents must be received by the published deadline.

    Coordinator

    Location/Delivery Method

    • Main Campus

    Available Concentrations

    • Coastal Management
    • Environmental Education and Interpretation
    • Environmental Conservation and Management
    • Individualized Option
    • Marine and Coastal Education

    Deadlines  (11:59 p.m. EST)

    *Note:  Applications received on or before the priority deadline will receive priority review.  Applications submitted after the priority deadline will be reviewed through the space available deadline if unfilled positions remain.  Please submit your application prior to the priority deadline as cohorts fill quickly. 

    Semester Priority
    Consideration    		 Space Available Deadline
    Spring 2020 October 1, 2019 November 1, 2019
    Fall 2020 March 1, 2020 April 1, 2020 

    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

    • GRE General Test 
      (Official test scores should be sent to the Graduate School no less than four weeks prior to the published program deadline. Test scores more than five years old at the time of application will not be considered.)

    Recommendations

    • 3 recommendations to be submitted through the online application

    Additional Requirements

      1. Essay
      2. Writing Sample (Optional)
  • Environmental Studies/Public Administration Dual Masters

    Information

    • Program Website
    • 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

    Location/Delivery Method

    • Main Campus

    Deadlines  (11:59 p.m. EST)

    Dual Program M.S. Environmental Studies Application Deadlines

    Semester Priority Deadline Deadline
    Spring 2020 October 1, 2019 November 1, 2019
    Fall 2020 March 1, 2020 April 1, 2020

    Dual Program M.P.A. Public Administration Application Deadlines

    Semester Deadline
    Spring 2020 December 1, 2019 
    Fall 2020 July 1, 2020  

    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

    • GRE General Test
      (Official test scores should be sent to the Graduate School no less than four weeks prior to the published program deadline.  Test scores more than five years old at the time of application will not be considered.)

    Recommendations

    • 3 recommendations to be submitted through the online application. 

    Additional Requirements

      1. Essay
      2. Applicants seeking admission to the dual M.S. Environmental Studies and M.P.A. Public Administration degree programs must submit an application and application fees for consideration to both programs by each published deadline.
      3. Application Instructions:
        Create a new application | If prompted that another application exists, click 'CONTINUE' | Upload a Word document into the online application to indicate which materials should be reused between applications.
  • Film Studies M.A.

    Information

    • Program website
    • 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

    Location/Delivery Method

    • Main Campus

    Deadlines  (11:59 p.m. EST)

    Semester

    Priority
    Consideration

    		 Deadline
    Fall 2020 N/A February 15, 2020

    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

    Recommendations

    • 3 recommendations to be submitted through the online application

    Additional Requirements

      1. A 2-3 page Statement of Purpose that explains the candidate’s educational or professional goals.
      2. An example of the candidate’s academic or critical writing in film studies or a related field.
      3. Resume or Curriculum Vitae.
  • Filmmaking M.F.A.

    Information

    • Program Website
    • Complete applications are reviewed for admission by the program as a group, after the published deadline.
    • All application and supporting documents must be received by the published deadline.

    Coordinator

    Location/Delivery Method

    • Main Campus

    Deadlines  (11:59 p.m. EST)

    Semester

    Priority
    Consideration

    		 Deadline
    Fall 2020 N/A February 15, 2020

    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

    Recommendations

    • 3 letters of recommendation to be submitted through the online application system.

    Additional Requirements

      1. A Statement of Purpose (Upload into Essay Within Application Requirements)
        The Statement of Purpose should articulate the goal the candidate would like to pursue in the M.F.A. program. The Statement of Purpose must also include links to creative film or video work uploaded to Vimeo.com, and a description of the work that includes your role in each project, and the date each project was completed.
      2. A sample of creative film or video work
        You may submit multiple samples of creative work, but the total running time of all samples must be at least 5 minutes and no more than 20 minutes. All creative work samples must be uploaded to Vimeo.com, with links and descriptions included in the Statement of Purpose. More information about Vimeo.com is available HERE.
      3. Work in other media (i.e. still photographs, audio projects, or a written script) may be submitted, but at least one example of filmmaking work is required. The application allows up to three uploads of work in other media, each with a maximum size of 20mb.
      4. An example of academic writing
        This may be a anything that you’ve written for a class. There is no page limit; we recommend something at least 5-10 pages long.
      5. Resume or Curriculum Vitae.
      6. An applicant must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree (B.S., B.A. or B.F.A.), with at least a “B” average in the major field of study. Acceptable fulfillment of all the materials above constitutes the minimum requirements for, but does not guarantee admission to, the M.F.A. program.
      7. Differential tuition applies to this program. Click HERE for a complete listing of current tuition/fees.
  • Finance and Investment Management - Online Accelerated Program M.S.

    Information

    • Program Website
    • Complete applications are reviewed for admission by the program as they are received up through the document deadline.
    • All supplemental documents must be received by the document deadline in order to be considered. Please see the program website for details.
    • Please note that cohorts fill ahead of published deadlines due to unprecedented interest

    Coordinator

    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)

    Semester Deadline
    Fall 2 2019 (10/21/2019_12/8/2019) September 21, 2019 or earlier if cohort fills – OPEN
    Spring 1 2020 (01/20/2020_03/8/2020) Application opens September 23, 2019 and closes December 14, 2019 or earlier if cohort fills – CLOSED
    Spring 2 2020 (03/16/2020_05/03/2020) Application opens December 16, 2019 and closes February 15, 2020 or earlier if cohort fills – CLOSED
    Summer 1 2020 (05/11/2020_06/28/2020) Application opens February 17, 2020 and closes April 11, 2020 or earlier if cohort fills – CLOSED
    Summer 2 2020 (06/29/2020_08/16/2020) Application opens April 13, 2020 and closes May 23, 2020 or earlier if cohort fills – CLOSED
    Fall 1 2020 (08/24/2020_10/11/2020) Application opens May 31, 2020 and closes July 25, 2020 or earlier if cohort fills – CLOSED
    Fall 2 2020 (10/19/2020_12/6/2020) Application opens July 27, 2020 and closes September 19, 2020 or earlier if cohort fills – CLOSED

    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

    • GRE or GMAT General Test  
      (Official test scores should be sent to the Graduate School no less than four weeks prior to the published program deadline. Test scores more than five years old at the time of application will not be considered.)
      The GRE or GMAT may possibly be waived based on work experience or academic background.  Contact the program coordinator for details.

    Recommendations

    • 2 recommendations to be submitted through the online application, including one from an employer or supervisor who can comment on the applicant's potential for successful completion of a master's degree

    Additional Requirements

      1. Cover letter & resume
      2. Applicants without a bachelor's degree in business - Admission into the program will be provisional upon successful completion of a basic core of business coursework.  The basic core of business coursework may be completed at any regionally accredited institution.  The basic core of business coursework includes three credit hours each of Statistics or Quantitative Methods, Microeconomics, Financial Accounting, and Corporate Finance.  These courses may be waived with significant, relevant work experience in finance.
      3. Differential tuition applies to this program. Click HERE for a complete listing of current tuition/fees.
      4. International Applicants Requesting Visa Sponsorship - This program does not qualify for visa sponsorship.  
  • Geoscience M.S.

    Information

    • Program Website 
    • 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

    Location/Delivery Method

    • Main Campus

    Available Concentrations

    • Geology - Thesis
    • Geospatial Science - Thesis
    • Earth Processes & Global Change - Thesis
    • Geology - Non Thesis
    • Geospatial Science - Non Thesis

    Deadlines  (11:59 p.m. EST)

    Semester Priority
    Consideration    		 Deadline
    Spring 2020

    *October 15, 2019 
    *Apply by Oct 15th for priority consideration to receive a Teaching Assistantship.

    		November 1, 2019 
    Summer I or Summer II 2020 January 31, 2020 April 15, 2020
    Fall 2020 *January 31, 2020 
    *Apply by Jan 31st for priority consideration to receive a Teaching Assistantship.
    		April 15, 2020 

    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

    • GRE General Test 
      (Official test scores should be sent to the Graduate School no less than four weeks prior to the published program deadline. Test scores more than five years old at the time of application will not be considered.)

    Recommendations

    • 3 recommendations to be submitted through the online application

    Additional Requirements

      1. Contact Faculty - Applicants must contact faculty in the Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences with whom they would like to work.
      2. Research Essay  - Describe your areas of interest and indicate how the completion of the M.S. in Geoscience will help you to reach your career goals.  All students must have identified an advisor before being admitted to the program, so indicate in the essay, the names of faculty that share similar research interests and with whom you have contacted.  
      3. Teaching Assistantship Essay - (if you wish to be considered for a Teaching Assistantship) Write an essay that explains why teaching interests you and identify some geoscience undergraduate concentrations, subdisciplines, or courses that you think you would be best suited to teach.
  • Gerontology (Applied Gerontology) M.S.

    Information

    • Program Website   Video
    • 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

    Location/Delivery Method

    • Main Campus

    Deadlines  (11:59 p.m. EST)

    Semester Deadline
    Spring 2020 November 15, 2019 
    Summer I or II 2020 *March 15, 2020
    * Limited summer courses available. Contact the program coordinator prior to application submission.
    Fall 2020 May 30, 2020

    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

    Recommendations

    • 3 recommendations to be submitted through the online application

    Additional Requirements

      1. Essay
  • Healthcare Administration - Online Accelerated Program M.H.A.

    Information

    • Program Website (Coming Soon)
    • Complete applications are reviewed for admission by the program as they are received up through the document deadline.
    • All supplemental documents must be received by the document deadline in order to be considered. Please see the program website for details.
    • Please note that cohorts may fill ahead of published deadlines due to unprecedented interest.

    Coordinator

    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)

    Semester Deadline
    Spring 1 2020 (01/20/2020_03/08/2020) Application opens September 23, 2019 and closes December 14, 2019 or earlier if cohort fills - CLOSED
    Spring 2 2020 (03/16/2020_05/03/2020) Application opens December 16, 2019 and closes February 15, 2020 or earlier if cohort fills - CLOSED
    Summer 1 2020 (05/11/2020_06/28/2020) Application opens February 17, 2020 and closes April 11, 2020 or earlier if cohort fills - CLOSED
    Summer 2 2020 (06/29/2020_08/16/2020) Application opens April 13, 2020 and closes May 23, 2020 or earlier if cohort fills - CLOSED
    Fall 1 2020 (08/24/2020_10/11/2020) Application opens May 31, 2020 and closes July 25, 2020 or earlier if cohort fills - CLOSED
    Fall 2 2020 (10/19/2020_12/06/2020) Application opens July 27, 2020 and closes September 19, 2020 or earlier if cohort fills - CLOSED

    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

    Recommendations

    • None

    Additional Requirements

      1. Candidates who do not meet the ideal entrance requirements of a bachelor’s degree in a healthcare related field and one (1) year of work experience in a healthcare related field can be admitted but will be required to complete an additional six (6) hours of course credit as practicum.
      2. International Applicants Requesting Visa Sponsorship - This program does not qualify for visa sponsorship.
  • History M.A.

    Information

    • Program Website 
    • 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

    Location/Delivery Method

    • Main Campus

    Available Concentrations

    • European (Thesis or Non-Thesis)
    • Global (Thesis or Non-Thesis)
    • Public (Thesis)
    • Public History Professional (Non-Thesis)
    • US (Thesis or Non-Thesis)

    Deadlines  (11:59 p.m. EST)

    *Note:  Applications received on or before the priority deadline will receive priority review.  Applications submitted after the priority deadline will be reviewed through the space available deadline if unfilled positions remain.  Please submit your application prior to the priority deadline as cohorts fill quickly. 

    Semester Priority
    Consideration    		 Space Available Deadline
    Fall 2020
          		 

    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

    • GRE General Test
      (Official test scores should be sent to the Graduate School no less than four weeks prior to the published program deadline. Test scores more than five years old at the time of application will not be considered.)

    Recommendations

    • 3 recommendations to be submitted through the online application system, with at least 2 of the recommendations being from academics

    Additional Requirements

      1. Essay - 250 word essay describing your interest in studying history as a graduate student at UNCW
      2. Separate Writing Sample (Research paper preferred)
  • History (Online) M.A.

    Information

    • Program Website 
    • 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

    Location/Delivery Method

    • Distance Education (Online with two main campus one-week Summer Institutes)

    Deadlines  (11:59 p.m. EST)

    Semester Priority Consideration Deadline
    Fall 2020 N/A
     

    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

    • GRE General Test
      Contact the program coordinator prior to registering for the test as a  WAIVER  may be available to you. Official test scores should be sent to the Graduate School no less than four weeks prior to the published program deadline. Test scores more than five years old at the time of application will not be considered.)

    Recommendations

    • 3 recommendations to be submitted through the online application. At least 2 must be from academics.

    Additional Requirements

      1. 500 Word Essay
      2. Separate Writing Sample (Research paper preferred)
      3. Preferred applicants are North Carolina professional educators in both public and private institutions e.g. teachers, librarians, archivist, museum educators. Contact the Program Coordinator if clarification is required.
  • Integrated Marketing Communication - Online Accelerated Program M.A.

    Information

    • Program Website
    • Complete applications are reviewed for admission by the program as they are received up through the document deadline.
    • All supplemental documents must be received by the document deadline in order to be considered. Please see the program website for details.

    Coordinator

    Location/Delivery Method

    • 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)

    Semester Deadline
    Fall 2 2019 (10/21/2019_12/8/2019) September 21, 2019 or earlier if cohort fills – OPEN
    Spring 1 2020 (01/20/2020_03/8/2020) Application opens September 23, 2019 and closes December 14, 2019 or earlier if cohort fills – CLOSED
    Spring 2 2020 (03/16/2020_05/03/2020) Application opens December 16, 2019 and closes February 15, 2020 or earlier if cohort fills – CLOSED
    Summer 1 2020 (05/11/2020_06/28/2020) Application opens February 17, 2020 and closes April 11, 2020 or earlier if cohort fills – CLOSED
    Summer 2 2020 (06/29/2020_08/16/2020) Application opens April 13, 2020 and closes May 23, 2020 or earlier if cohort fills – CLOSED
    Fall 1 2020 (08/24/2020_10/11/2020) Application opens May 31, 2020 and closes July 25, 2020 or earlier if cohort fills – CLOSED
    Fall 2 2020 (10/19/2020_12/6/2020) Application opens July 27, 2020 and closes September 19, 2020 or earlier if cohort fills – CLOSED

    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

    • GRE General Test or MAT

      Applicants with an overall bachelor's degree GPA of 3.0 or higher
      Test Score Waiver available        
      Email copies of the unofficial bachelor's degree transcript & the completed test score waiver form  HERE directly to the program coordinator.  

      Applicants with an overall bachelor's degree GPA of 2.99 or below
      Test Scores Required

      (Official test scores should be sent to the Graduate School no less than four weeks prior to the published program deadline. Test scores more than five years old at the time of application will not be considered.)

    Recommendations

    • 3 recommendations to be submitted through the online application. At least one recommendation should be from an academic instructor.

    Additional Requirements

    1. A statement of interest that addresses the applicant’s purpose for graduate study, focusing on how attending graduate school in IMC will help the applicant to achieve their professional goals. The essay should be no longer than 1-2 pages (approximately 500-600 words). 
    2. GRE or MAT required for applicants with an overall bachelor's degree GPA is below a 3.0
    3. Differential tuition applies to this program.  Click HERE for a complete listing of current tuition/fees.
    4. International Applicants Requesting Visa Sponsorship - This program does not qualify for visa sponsorship.
  • Liberal Studies M.A.

    Information

    • Program Website
    • 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

    Location/Delivery Method

    • 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)

    Semester Deadline
    Spring 2020
    		October 15, 2019
    Summer 1 2020 April 15, 2020
    Summer 2 2020 May 15, 2020
    Fall 2020 July 1, 2020

    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

    Recommendations

    • 3 recommendations to be submitted through the online application.

    Additional Requirements

      1. Essay
  • Marine Biology M.S.

    Information

    • Program Website 
    • 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

    Location/Delivery Method

    • Main Campus

    Deadlines  (11:59 p.m. EST)

    Semester Priority
    Consideration    		 Deadline
    Spring 2020 October 15, 2019  November 15, 2019 
    Fall 2020 Febuary 15, 2020  May 15, 2020 

    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

    • GRE General Test
      (Official test scores should be sent to the Graduate School no less than four weeks prior to the published program deadline. Test scores more than five years old at the time of application will not be considered.)

    Recommendations

    • 3 recommendations to be submitted through the online application. 

    Additional Requirements

    1. Research Interests Form (Upload the form into the Essay section of the online application)
    2. Research Interests Statement (Upload into the Writing Sample section of the online application)
      Describe your general research interests.  It is not necessary to designate a specific project, but you may instead wish to focus on broad areas of interest and specific faculty members who you think would be a good fit for you as your advisor.  Also include any background information that you believe is relevant, such as prior research or work history, or academic experiences that you think have helped prepare you for graduate school.  (1-2 pages is recommended)
    3. Should make initial contact with the faculty with whom you wish to work
    4. Resume or Curriculum Vitae (Upload into the Resume section of the online application)
    5. Baccalaureate degree from a biology-related field required
  • Marine Science M.S.

    Information

    • Program Website
    • 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.
    • It is strongly recommended that prospective students contact potential faculty mentors before or early in the application process.

    Coordinator

    Location/Delivery Method

    • Main Campus

    Deadlines  (11:59 p.m. EST)

    Semester Priority
    Consideration    		 Deadline
    Spring 2020 N/A  October 31, 2019 
    Fall 2020 March 15, 2020  July 1, 2020 

    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

    • GRE General Test
      (Official test scores should be sent to the Graduate School no less than four weeks prior to the published program deadline. Test scores more than five years old at the time of application will not be considered.)

    Recommendations

    • 3 recommendations to be submitted through the online application. Recommendations by individuals in relevant professional fields preferred.

    Additional Requirements

      1. Statement of Research Interest,  Include names of potential faculty advisors
      2. Baccalaureate degree with a concentration in a natural science or mathematics
      3. Strongly recommended to contact program coordinator before applying
  • Mathematics M.S.

    Information

    • Program Website
    • 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

    Location/Delivery Method

    • Main Campus

    Deadlines  (11:59 p.m. EST)

    Semester Deadline
    Spring 2020 November 30, 2019 
    Summer I 2020

    *April 1, 2020 
         *Limited summer courses available. Contact the program coordinator prior to application submission.
    Fall 2020

    *June 15, 2020 
    * To be considered for a teaching assistantship, you must apply by April 1, 2019.

    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

    • GRE General Test
      (Official test scores should be sent to the Graduate School no less than four weeks prior to the published program deadline. Test scores more than five years old at the time of application will not be considered.)

    Recommendations

    • 3 recommendations to be submitted through the online application. 

    Additional Requirements

      1. Have a strong overall academic record and have passed with a "B" or better average, the following undergraduate mathematics courses or their equivalent: a standard introductory calculus sequence including multivariate calculus, a course in linear algebra, and at least 15 additional credit hours of mathematics or statics courses behind the level of calculus. 
  • Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner M.S.N.

    Information

    • Program Website
    • 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.
    • Fall 2019 FNP application decisions will be made no later than early May 2019

    Coordinator

    Location/Delivery Method

    • Main Campus

    Deadlines  (11:59 p.m. EST)

    Semester Deadline
    Fall 2020

      (Only accepting application for full-time program)

    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

    Recommendations

    • 3 recommendations from a current or former nurse faculty member or employer required

    Additional Requirements

      1. RN License: Current unrestricted North Carolina registered nurse license or registered nurse license from one of the affiliated Compact states.  An explanation must be provided of any limitations that have ever been placed on your RN license.
      2. RN Experience:  One year professional experience as a registered nurse
      3. Baccalaureate Degree:  Bachelor's degree in nursing from a regionally accredited institution from a nationally accredited program
      4. Resume:  Resume must include work history and prerequisite course information. 
      5. Prerequisites:  Must have successfully completed academic credits in undergraduate community health, health and physical assessment, nursing research, and statistics prior to admission.  The resume must include the course name, credit hours, and semester with year, of prerequisite courses. 
  • Nursing - Nurse Educator - Online Accelerated Program M.S.N.

    Information

    • Program Website
    • Complete applications are considered for admission as a group, after the published deadline.
    • All supplemen

    Coordinator

    • Dr. April Matthias 
      Student Success Center
      855-306-4734 Toll Free
      son@uncw.edu

    Location/Delivery Method

    • Distance Education (Online with faculty-guided practica)

    Deadlines (11:59 p.m. EST)

    NOTE:  The graduate application is open for one session at a time. Please note that cohorts frequently fill ahead of published deadlines due to unprecedented interest. Application cycles are open until cohorts are full. There is no advanced notice of application closures.

    Semester Deadline
    Spring 1 2020 (01/20/2020_03/8/2020)

    December 14, 2019 or earlier if cohort fills – CLOSED
    Spring 2 2020 (03/16/2020_05/03/2020) February 15, 2020 or earlier if cohort fills – OPEN
    Summer 1 2020 (05/11/2020_06/28/2020) Application opens February 17, 2020 and closes April 11, 2020 or earlier if cohort fills – CLOSED
    Summer 2 2020 (06/29/2020_08/16/2020) Application opens April 13, 2020 and closes May 23, 2020 or earlier if cohort fills – CLOSED
    Fall 1 2020 (08/24/2020_10/11/2020) Application opens May 31, 2020 and closes July 25, 2020 or earlier if cohort fills – CLOSED
    Fall 2 2020 (10/19/2020_12/6/2020) Application opens July 27, 2020 and closes September 19, 2020 or earlier if cohort fills – CLOSED

    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

    • GRE General Test or MAT - 
      Not Required if overall bachelor's GPA is 3.0 or higher from a regionally accredited institution.
      Required if overall bachelor's GPA is between 2.70 and 2.99.  An average score of 400 on the MAT OR a mean score of 150 on the verbal reasoning and 150 on the quantitative reasoning for the GRE is required.
      Applicants with an overall bachelor's degree GPA of 2.69 and lower will not be considered for admission.
      (Official test scores should be sent to the Graduate School no less than four weeks prior to the published program deadline. Test scores more than five years old at the time of application will not be considered.)

    Recommendations

    • None

    Additional Requirements

    1. Licensure or eligibility for licensure as a professional nurse in North Carolina is required unless:
      a. The student’s license is from a compact state and that is the student’s primary state of residence (fixed permanent and principle legal residence) home https://www.ncsbn.org/compacts.htm
      b. The student is distance-based and will not be practicing in North Carolina while enrolled in school and has the licensure or eligibility for licensure in their primary state of residence.
    2. Baccalaureate degree in nursing from a nationally accredited program.   
    3. Applicants with an overall bachelor's degree GPA of 2.69 and lower will not be considered for admission. 
    4. To progress through the MSN program, admitted students will need to successfully complete an undergraduate statistics course within the first two semesters OR transfer an equivalent course. To be considered for transfer credit, the statistics course must have been completed within 5 years of application with a B or higher.
    5. International Applicants Requesting Visa Sponsorship - This program does not qualify for visa sponsorship.

     

  • Psychology M.A.

    Information

    • Program Website
    • 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

    Location/Delivery Method

    • Main Campus

    Available Concentrations

    • Applied Behavior Analysis
    • Psychological Science
    • Co-Occurring Substance Use & Mental Health (Currently not accepting applications)
       (May only apply to one concentration per year)

    Deadlines  (11:59 p.m. EST)

    *Note:  All complete applications received on or before January 4 2019 will be reviewed immediately and will be considered for admission.  All complete applications received after January 4 and before April 15 will be reviewed and considered for admission until the class is filled and no other openings are available. 

    Semester Priority Deadline Space Available Deadline
    Fall 2020 January 4, 2020 April 15, 2020

    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

    • GRE General Test
      (Official test scores should be sent to the Graduate School no less than four weeks prior to the published program deadline. Test scores more than five years old at the time of application will not be considered.)

    • GRE Psychology Subject Test required in addition to the General Test if bachelor's degree was not in the area of psychology.  This test is offered infrequently.

    Recommendations

    • 3 recommendations to be submitted through the online application. At least 1 must be from a psychology faculty member.  All three must be from professionals in a psychology related field. 

    Additional Requirements

      1. Psychology Research Interest Form (Upload into Essay/Statement of Interest section of the application.)
      2. Resume 
      3. Essay  (Upload into the Writing Sample section of the application.)  This 500-800 word statement should be completed and uploaded into the online application prior to submission.  Your statement should address:  a) the areas of psychology in which you are interested; b) your career & educational goals immediately upon completion of the master's degree; c) your long-term educational & career goals; d) how completion of this degree program will help you reach your career & educational goals; and any career-related experience you have had (e.g., instructional, research, computer skills, counseling, animal care, etc.).
      4. A strong academic record with an average of "B" or better in at least 21 credit hours of psychology courses, including statistics and a psychology research methods course.
  • Public Administration M.P.A.

    Information

    • Program Website  Video
    • 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

    Location/Delivery Method

    • Main Campus

    Deadlines  (11:59 p.m. EST)

    Semester Deadline
    Spring 2020 December 1, 2019
    Fall 2020 July 1, 2020

    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

    Recommendations

    • 3 recommendations to be submitted through the online application. At least one recommendation should be from an academic instructor.

    Additional Requirements

      1. Statement of Interest (personal statement)
      2. Resume 
      3. Writing Sample (optional)
      4. Students with a GPA below 3.0 may be accepted provisionally if there is other evidence that suggests the ability to successfully complete graduate coursework. Such evidence could include work experience in excess of three years, standardized test scores on the GRE/GMAT, and/or successful completion of other graduate coursework. Please email gradschool@uncw.edu when you receive official scores.   Contact the program coordinator for additional clarification.
      5. Differential tuition applies to this program. Click HERE for a complete listing of current tuition/fees.
  • Social Work M.S.W.

    Information

    Coordinator

    Location/Delivery Method

    • Main Campus

    Available Concentrations

    • Advanced Standing 1 Year Program
    • Full-time 2 Year Program
    • Part-time 3 Year Program

    Deadlines  (11:59 p.m. EST)

    *Note:  Applications received on or before the priority deadline will receive priority review.  Applications submitted after the priority deadline will be reviewed through the space available deadline if unfilled positions remain.  Please submit your application prior to the priority deadline as cohorts fill quickly. 

    Applications that are submitted and complete by the priority deadline will have a decision no later than one month past the priority deadline (e.g. If the priority deadline is February 1st, all applications submitted and complete by February 1st will have a decision no later than March 1st). There are instances where decisions are made between the submission and that deadline, however, we cannot identify a specific date. However, applicants are guaranteed an admission decision by one month past the priority deadline.

    Semester Priority Deadline* Space Available Deadline
    Summer I 2020 February 1, 2020
    April 15, 2020
    Advanced Standing 1 Year Program
    (Requires conferred B.S.W. degree)


    Fall 2020 February 15, 2020
    April 15, 2020  
    Full-time 2 Year Program

    Fall 2020 March 1, 2020
    May 1, 2020
    Part-time 3 Year Program 

    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

    • GRE General Test*
      MSW GRE Test Score Waiver Request FORM
      (Official test scores should be sent to the Graduate School no less than four weeks prior to the published program deadline. Test scores more than five years old at the time of application will not be considered.)

      *The GRE General Test is not required for MSW applicants meeting the criteria below:
      - Overall cumulative bachelor's GPA is 3.25 or higher from a regionally accredited institution.  The 3.25 GPA applies to the last attended institution where the undergraduate degree was conferred OR
      - Holds a graduate degree in another field
      Upload the signed form into any of the unused upload portals within the online application prior to submission.
      Questions regarding the test score waiver may be directed to the program coordinator. 

    Recommendations

    • 3 recommendations to be submitted through the online application

    Additional Requirements

      1. Resume
      2. Statement of Interest Form & Essay
      3. Successful candidate must have the following: undergraduate introductory courses in human biology, sociology, psychology and statistics.
      4. 3.0 GPA (on 4.0 point scale) for the full-time, two-year program, and the part-time, three-year program, and a 3.5 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) for advanced standing program applicants.
      5. Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university (or equivalent for non-U.S. students), advanced standing program applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in social work from a regionally accredited college or university that is CSWE accredited that was earned within the last 7 years.
  • Sociology and Criminology M.A.

    Information

    • Program Website
    • Complete applications received after the priority consideration deadline will be considered as they are received. 
    • All application and supporting documents must be received by the published deadline.

    Coordinator

    Location/Delivery Method

    • Main Campus

    Available Concentrations

    • Criminology
    • Sociology

    Deadlines  (11:59 p.m. EST)

    Semester Priority Consideration Space Available Deadline
    Fall 2020


    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

    • GRE General Test
      (Official test scores should be sent to the Graduate School no less than four weeks prior to the published program deadline. Test scores more than five years old at the time of application will not be considered.)

    Recommendations

    • 3 recommendations to be submitted through the online application. At least 2 must be from academics.

    Additional Requirements

      1. Statement of Interest
  • Spanish M.A.

    Information

    • Program Website
    • 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

    Available Concentrations 

    • Thesis 
    • Non-thesis

    Location/Delivery Method

    • Main Campus (Some courses are offered through a distance education format.  Contact Graduate Coordinator for more information.)

    Deadlines  (11:59 p.m. EST)

    Semester Priority
    Consideration for Financial Aid & Assistantships    		 Deadline
    Spring 2020 N/A November 1, 2019
    Summer I 2020  N/A March 1, 2020
    (Limited summer courses available. Contact the program coordinator prior to application submission.)
    Summer II 2020  N/A

    March 1, 2020
     (Limited summer courses available. Contact the program coordinator prior to application submission.)
    Fall 2020 March 1, 2020 May 15, 2020

    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

    Recommendations

    • 3 recommendations to be submitted through the online application. Each recommender must upload an accompanying letter into the online application in addition to answering the online survey.

    Additional Requirements

      1. Two (3 - 5 min.) recorded speaking samples, one in English and one in Spanish, sent as data files directly to the  Program Coordinator .  The applicant should introduce her/himself, describes a person she/he admires, or describes a trip she/he took.
      2. Writing Sample (500-word statement of objectives in English) 
      3. Writing Sample (500-word writing sample in Spanish in which the applicant states and defends an opinion)

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Certificate Programs

  • Business Foundations Post-Baccalaureate

    Information

    • Program Website
    • 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.

    Coordinators

    Location/Delivery Method

    • Distance Education

    Deadlines  (11:59 p.m. EST)

    Semester Deadline
    Spring 2020 October 31, 2019
    Summer I 2020 April 15, 2020
    Summer II 2020

    May 15, 2020 
    Fall 2020 July 1, 2020

    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

    Recommendations

    • 3 recommendations to be submitted through the online application. 

    Additional Requirements

      1. Resume and cover letter
      2. Differential tuition applies to this program.  Click HERE for a complete listing of current tuition/fees.
  • Clinical Research Operations Post-Baccalaureate

    Information

    • Program Website
    • 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

    Location/Delivery Method

    • 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)

    Semester Priority Deadline Space Available Deadline
    Fall 2020 February 28, 2020*
    *Decisions will be communicated by May 31, 2020    		 April 15, 2020

    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

    Recommendations

    • 3 recommendations to be submitted through the online application. The letters should describe the individual’s potential to complete the program and at least one should be from a current or former employer.

    Additional Requirements

      1. Resume or curriculum vitae
      2. Essay (Brief essay addressing the applicant’s career goals and associated interest in the certificate (not to exceed 1 page, double spaced)
  • Education: Coaching and Mentoring Post-Baccalaureate

    Information

    Coordinator

    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)

    Semester Priority Consideration Deadline
    Spring 2020 N/A October 15, 2019
    Fall 2020 May 1, 2020

    July 1, 2020

    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

    Recommendations

    • None

    Additional Requirements

      1. Education Statement of Interest Essay
      2. Professional resume
      3. A master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in this country, or its equivalent in a foreign institution, or be currently enrolled in a master's program, or other circumstances acceptable to the chair or program coordinator.  Contact the program coordinator for additional information. 
  • Education: College Teaching and Learning Post-Baccalaureate

    Information

    • Program Website
    • 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.

    Coordinators

    Location/Delivery Method

    • Main Campus
    • Distance Education - the program is hybrid with a mix of synchronous and asynchronous work
      Asynchronous - instructional materials made available on the Internet and available 24 hours a day every day - not time-dependent slots
      Synchronous - instruction made available on the web or interenet in time-dependent slots.

    Deadlines  (11:59 p.m. EST)

    Semester Deadline
    Spring 2020 October 15, 2019
    Summer I 2020 April 15, 2020
    Summer II 2020

    May 15, 2020
    Fall 2020 July 1, 2020

    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

    Recommendations

    • None

    Additional Requirements

      1. Education Statement of Interest Essay
      2. Resume
      3. A master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in this country, or its equivalent in a foreign institution, or be currently enrolled in a master's program, or hold a bachelor's degree and currently teaching in a community college or four-year institution, or other circumstances acceptable to the chair or program coordinator. Contact the program coordinator with additional questions.
  • Education: Community College Leadership Post-Baccalaureate

    Information

    Coordinators

    Location/Delivery Method

    • Main Campus or
    • Distance Education - Online - asynchronous. Internet or Web-based 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)

    Semester Priority Consideration Deadline
    Spring 2020 N/A October 31, 2019
    Summer I 2020 N/A April 15, 2020
    Summer II 2020 N/A May 15, 2020
    Fall 2020 March 15, 2020 May 15, 2020

    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

    Recommendations

    • 3 recommendations by individuals in professionally relevant fields to be submitted through the online application

    Additional Requirements

      1. Education Statement of Interest Essay
      2. Resume
      3. Must hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
      4. Strong overall academic record with a 3.0 average or better overall grade point average
      5. Should also currently hold a position at a community college or be interested in working at a community college
  • Education: Community College Teaching in Early Childhood Post-Baccalaureate

    Information

    Coordinator

    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)

    Semester Priority Consideration Deadline
    Spring 2020 N/A October 15, 2019
    Fall 2020 March 15, 2020 May 15, 2020

    Transcripts

    • One official transcript is required form each U.S. post-secondary institution attended. Refer to the Getting Started page for international transcript instructions.

    Test Scores

    • Information coming soon.

    Recommendations

    • 3 recommendations to be submitted through the online application

    Additional Requirements

      1. Education Statement of Interest
      2. Bachelor's degree completed before graduate study begins in early childhood or related field (documentation of experience in the field of early childhood or related field (documentation of experience in the field of early childhood is required if bachelor's degree is in another field)).
  • Conflict Management and Resolution Post-Baccalaureate

    Information

    • Program Website
    • 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.

    Coordinators

    Location/Delivery Method

    • Main Campus or
    • 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)

    Semester Deadline
    Spring 2020 October 31, 2019
    Summer I 2020 April 15, 2020
    Summer II 2020 May 15, 2020
    Fall 2020 July 1, 2020

    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

    Recommendations

    • 3 recommendations to be submitted through the online application. 

    Additional Requirements

      1. Essay  (500 words)
  • Education: Instructional Technology Specialist Post-Baccalaureate

    Information

    • Program Website
    • 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.

    Coordinators

    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)

    Semester Deadline
    Spring 2020 October 31, 2019
    Summer I 2020 April 15, 2020
    Summer II 2020

     May 15, 2020
    Fall 2020 July 1, 2020

    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

    Recommendations

    • None

    Additional Requirements

      1. Education Statement of Interest Essay
  • Education: Online Teaching and Learning Post-Baccalaureate

    Information

    • Program Website
    • 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.

    Coordinators

    Location/Delivery Method

    • Main Campus
    • 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)

    Semester Deadline
    Spring 2020 October 31, 2019
    Summer I 2020 April 15, 2020
    Summer II 2020

    May 15, 2020 
    Fall 2020 July 1, 2020

    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

    Recommendations

    • 3 recommendations from individuals in professionally relevant fields submitted through the online application.

    Additional Requirements

      1. Education Statement of Interest Essay
      2. Resume
  • Emergency and Disaster Management Post-Baccalaureate

    Information

    • Program Website
    • 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

    Location/Delivery Method

    • Main Campus and
    • Distance Education (The program is based on a dual-format, blended-course model which includes intensive instructional blocks utilizing face-to-face instruction, video teleconferencing and mobile access - all of which can be accessed virtually in real time or via the archives asychronously, followed by self-paced but guided distance education.)

    Deadlines  (11:59 p.m. EST)

    Semester Deadline
    Spring 2020 October 31, 2019
    Summer I 2020 April 15, 2020
    Summer II 2020 May 15, 2020
    Fall 2020 July 1, 2020

    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

    Recommendations

    • 3 recommendations from an academic institution or the applicant's relevant professional field to be submitted through the online application.

    Additional Requirements

      1. Essay - 500-words on the applicant's goal in pursuing graduate work in conflict management and resolution. 
  • Environmental Studies Post-Baccalaureate

    Information

    • Program Website
    • 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.

    Coordinators

    Location/Delivery Method

    • Main Campus

    Deadlines  (11:59 p.m. EST)

    Semester Deadline
    Spring 2020 Not accepting applications at this time
    Fall 2020 Not accepting applications at this time

    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

    • GRE General Test
      (Official test scores should be sent to the Graduate School no less than four weeks prior to the published program deadline. Test scores more than five years old at the time of application will not be considered.)

    Recommendations

    • 3 recommendations to be submitted through the online application

    Additional Requirements

      1. Environmental Studies Statement of Interest Essay
      2. Must be accepted into or currently participating in a master's program or have completed a master's program.
  • Forensic Science - Online Accelerated Program Post-Baccalaureate

    Information

    • Program Website
    • 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.

    Coordinators

    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)

    Semester Deadline
    Fall 2 2019 (10/21/2019_12/8/2019) September 21, 2019 or earlier if cohort fills – OPEN
    Spring 1 2020 (01/20/2020_03/8/2020) Application opens September 23, 2019 and closes December 14, 2019 or earlier if cohort fills – CLOSED
    Spring 2 2020 (03/16/2020_05/03/2020) Application opens December 16, 2019 and closes February 15, 2020 or earlier if cohort fills – CLOSED
    Fall 1 2020 (08/24/2020_10/11/2020) Application opens May 31, 2020 and closes July 25, 2020 or earlier if cohort fills – CLOSED
    Fall 2 2020 (10/19/2020_12/6/2020) Application opens July 27, 2020 and closes September 19, 2020 or earlier if cohort fills – CLOSED

    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

    Recommendations

    • 3 recommendations to be submitted through the online application

    Additional Requirements

      1. Essay - One or two-page (maximum) letter of interest detailing the applicant's goals and how the Forensic Science: CSI Graduate Certificate Program will help meet these goals
      2. Resume
      3. Bachelor's degree and or minor in biology, chemistry, criminology, criminal justice, forensic science, or relevant social science or natural science preferred, from a regionally accredited institution.
      4. International Applicants Requesting Visa Sponsorship - This program does not qualify for visa sponsorship.
  • Geographic Information Science Post-Baccalaureate

    Information

    • Program Website
    • 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.

    Coordinators

    Location/Delivery Method

    • Main Campus

    Deadlines  (11:59 p.m. EST)

    Semester Deadline
    Spring 2020 November 1, 2019
    Summer I & II 2020 April 15, 2020
    Fall 2020 April 15, 2020

    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

    Recommendations

    • 3 recommendations to be submitted through the online application

    Additional Requirements

      1. Statement of Interest  (personal statement)
  • Gerontology Post-Baccalaureate

    Information

    • Program Website     Video
    • 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.

    Coordinators

    Location/Delivery Method

    • Main Campus

    Deadlines  (11:59 p.m. EST)

    Semester Deadline
    Spring 2020 November 15, 2019
    Summer I or II 2020

    *March 15, 2020 
         *Limited summer courses available. Contact the program coordinator prior to application submission.
    Fall 2020 June 15, 2020

    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

    Recommendations

    • 3 recommendations to be submitted through the online application

    Additional Requirements

      1. Essay
  • Hispanic Studies Post-Baccalaureate

    Information

    • Program Website
    • 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.

    Coordinators

    Location/Delivery Method

    • Main Campus (Some courses are offered through a distance education format.  Contact Graduate Coordinator for more information.)

    Deadlines  (11:59 p.m. EST)

    Semester Deadline
    Spring 2020 November 1, 2019
    Summer I 2020

    *March 1, 2020 
    *Limited summer courses available.  Contact the program coordinator prior to application submission.
    Summer II 2020

    *March 1, 2020
    *Limited summer courses available. Contact the program coordinator prior to application submission.
    Fall 2020 June 15, 2020

    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

    Recommendations

    • 3 recommendations to be submitted through the online application, at least one from a professor familiar with candidate's academic performance.

    Additional Requirements

      1. Essay
        (500-word essay in Spanish in which applicant describes her/his reasons for wanting to pursue graduate work in Spanish)
      2. Recorded  audio recording  ** (3- 5 min.) in Spanish, sent as a data file directly to the  Program Coordinator .
        **The applicant should introduce her/himself, describes a person she/he admires, or describes a trip she/he took.
      3. Must hold a baccalaureate degree in Spanish or equivalent from a regionally accredited institution.
  • Multimedia & Instructional Web Developer Post-Baccalaureate

    Information

    • Program Website
    • 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.

    Coordinators

    Location/Delivery Method

    • Distance Education - Fully Online (Mixture of synchronous and asynchronous)
      Synchronous - Instruction made available on the web or internet in time-dependent slots
      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)

    Semester Priority Consideration Deadline
    Spring 2020 N/A October 31, 2019
    Summer I 2020 N/A April 15, 2020
    Fall 2020 March 15, 2020 May 15, 2020

    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

    Recommendations

    • 3 recommendations by individuals in professionally relevant fields to be submitted through the online application

    Additional Requirements

      1. Resume
      2. Essay describing reasons for pursing the certificate in Multimedia and Instructional Web Developer
  • Science and Medical Writing Post-Baccalaureate

    Information

    • Program Website
    • 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

    Location/Delivery Method

    • Distance Education

    Deadlines  (11:59 p.m. EST)

    Semester Deadline
    Spring 2020 October 31, 2019
    Summer I or Summer II 2020 *April 15 
    *Limited summer courses available. 
    Contact the program coordinator prior to application submission.
    Fall 2020 July 1, 2020

    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

    Recommendations

    • None

    Additional Requirements

      1. Resume
      2. Personal Statement (500-600 words) describing reasons for pursuing the certificate
  • Statistics (Applied) Post-Baccalaureate

    Information

    • Program Website
    • 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.

    Coordinators

    Location/Delivery Method

    • Main Campus

    Deadlines  (11:59 p.m. EST)

    Semester Deadline
    Spring 2020 October 15, 2019
    Fall 2020 June 15, 2020

    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

    Recommendations

    • 3 recommendations to be submitted through the online application

    Additional Requirements

    • None

  • Women's and Gender Studies Post-Baccalaureate

    Information

    • Program Website
    • 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.

    Coordinators

    Location/Delivery Method

    • Main Campus

    Deadlines  (11:59 p.m. EST)

    Semester Deadline
    Spring 2020 October 31, 2019
    Summer I or Summer II 2020 *April 15, 2020
    * Limited summer courses available. Contact the program coordinator prior to application submission.
    Fall 2020 July 1, 2020

    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

    Recommendations

    • 3 recommendations to be submitted through the online application, by individuals in professionally relevant fields

    Additional Requirements

      1. An essay on the applicant's work related to academic or professional WGS topics (this may include, but is not limited to, previous courses in WGS or courses in which a portion of the content or student's projects were related directly to the study of women and gender). The essay should include a statement of purpose indicating the applicant's expectations of what they will gain in earning the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Women's and Gender Studies.
  • Liberal Studies Post-Master's

    Information

    • Program Website
    • 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.

    Coordinators

    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)

    Semester Deadline
    Fall 2020
    		July 1, 2020

    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

    Recommendations

    • None

    Additional Requirements

      1. Must hold a master's degree in liberal studies or liberal arts
  • Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner Post-Master's

    Information

    • Program Website
    • 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.

    Coordinators

    Location/Delivery Method

    • Main Campus

    Deadlines  (11:59 p.m. EST)

    Semester Deadline
    Fall 2020 (Accepting full-time or part-time applications)

    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

    Recommendations

    • 3 recommendations from a current or former nurse faculty member or employer, required.

    Additional Requirements

      1. RN License:  Current unrestricted North Carolina registered nurse license or registered nurse license from one of the affiliated Compact states.  An explanation must be provided of any limitations that have ever been placed on your RN license.
      2. Degree Requirements:  Baccalaureate degree in nursing and a Master of Science degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited institution from a nationally accredited program with an overall GPA of 3.0 or better.
      3. Resume or CV:  Resume or must include work history and prerequisite course information.
      4. Prerequisites: Must have successfully completed academic credits in undergraduate community health, health and physical assessment, nursing research, and statistics prior to admission.  The resume must include the course name, credit hours, and semester with year, of prerequisite courses.
  • Nursing - Nurse Educator Post-Master's

    Information

    • Program Website
    • 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.

    Coordinators

    • TBD

    Contact Information

    Student Success Center
    910-962-3208
    son@uncw.edu

    Location/Delivery Method

    • Main Campus

    Deadlines  (11:59 p.m. EST)

    Semester Deadline
    Fall 2020 Not Accepting Applications at this time

    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

    Recommendations

    • 3 recommendations to be submitted through the online application

    Additional Requirements

      1. Not accepting applications at this time.

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Education Add-On-Licensure Programs

  • Academically or Intellectually Gifted Add-On-Licensure

    Information

    • Program Website
    • Complete applications are reviewed for admission as a group after the published deadline.
    • All application and supporting documents must be received by the published deadline.

    Coordinators

    Location/Delivery Method

    • Distance Education - Fully Online (Mix of asynchronous and synchronous) 
      Synchronous - instruction made available on the web or internet in time-dependent slots 
      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)

    Semester Priority Consideration Space Available Deadline
    Fall 2020 *March 15, 2020 
    *Applications received on or before the priority deadline will receive priority review.  Applications submitted after the priority deadline will be reviewed through the space available deadline if unfilled positions remain.  Please submit your application prior to the priority deadline as cohorts fill quickly. 


    May 15, 2020

     

    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

    Recommendations

    • None

    Additional Requirements

      1. Education Statement of Interest Essay
      2. Must hold a Baccalaureate Degree
      3. Must hold or be qualified to hold, NC class "A" teacher licensure in at least one area of education
      4. Federal Financial Aid is not currently available for this program.
  • Curriculum/Instruction Supervision Add-On-Licensure

    Information

    • Program Website
    • 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.

    Coordinators

    Location/Delivery Method

    • Main Campus
    • Distance Education

    Deadlines  (11:59 p.m. EST)

    Semester Priority Consideration Deadline
    Spring 2020 N/A October 15, 2019
    Summer I or II 2020 N/A

    March 15, 2020 
    Fall 2020 March 15, 2020

    May 15, 2020 

    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

    Recommendations

    • None

    Additional Requirements

      1. Education Statement of Interest Essay
      2. Must hold a Master's Degree
      3. Must hold or be qualified to hold, NC class "A" teacher licensure in at least one area of education
      4. 3 years of teaching experience
      5. Federal Financial Aid is not currently available for this program.
  • Teaching English as a Second Language Add-On-Licensure

    Information

    • Program Website
    • 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.

    Coordinators

    Location/Delivery Method

    • Main Campus
    • Distance Education

    Deadlines  (11:59 p.m. EST)

    Semester Deadline
    Spring 2020 October 31, 2019
    Summer I 2020

    April 15, 2020 
    Summer II 2020

    May 15, 2020 
    Fall 2020

    July 1, 2020 

    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

    Recommendations

    • None

    Additional Requirements

      1. Education Statement of Interest Essay
      2. Must hold a Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university
      3. Baccalaureate degree applicants without a NC class "A" teacher licensure in a least one area of education will not earn licensure as a result of this coursework
      4. Federal Financial Aid is not currently available for this program.
  • Mathematics Add-On-Licensure

    Information

    • Program Website
    • 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.

    Coordinators

    Location/Delivery Method

    • Main Campus
    • Distance Education

    Deadlines  (11:59 p.m. EST)

    Semester Priority Consideration Deadline
    Spring 2020 N/A October 15, 2019
    Summer I or II 2020 N/A

    March 15, 2020 
    Fall 2020 March 15, 2020

    May 15, 2020 

    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

    Recommendations

    • None

    Additional Requirements

      1. Education Statement of Interest Essay
      2. Must hold a Baccalaureate degree 
      3. Must hold or be qualified to hold, NC class "A" teacher licensure in at least one area of education
      4. Federal Financial Aid is not currently available for this program.
  • Reading Specialist (for Language and Literacy) Add-On-Licensure

    Information

    • Program Website
    • 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.

    Coordinators

    Location/Delivery Method

    • Main Campus 
    • Distance Education - Online - Synchronous (instruction made available on the web or internet in time-dependent slots).

    Deadlines  (11:59 p.m. EST)

    Semester Priority Consideration Deadline
    Spring 2020 N/A October 15, 2019
    Summer I 2020 N/A April 15, 2020
    Summer II 2020

    N/A

    May 15, 2020
    Fall 2020

    March 15, 2020

    May 15, 2020

    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

    Recommendations

    • None

    Additional Requirements

      1. Education Statement of Interest Essay
      2. Must hold a Master's Degree
      3. Federal Financial Aid is not currently available for this program.
  • School Administration Add-On-Licensure

    Information

    • Program Website
    • 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

    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)

    Semester Deadline
    Spring 2020 October 31, 2019
    Summer I 2020

    *April 15, 2020 
    *Limited summer courses available.  Contact the program coordinator prior to submission.

    Summer II 2020

    *May 15, 2020 
    * Limited summer courses available.  Contact the program coordinator prior to submission.

    Fall 2020 June 15, 2020

    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

    Recommendations

    • None

    Additional Requirements

      1. Education Statement of Interest Essay
      2. Must hold a Master's Degree
      3. Resume
      4. Must hold or be qualified to hold, NC class "A" teacher licensure in at least one area of education
      5. Federal Financial Aid is not currently available for this program.

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Non-Degree Programs

  • Chemistry ND

    Information

    Coordinators

    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)

    Semester Deadline
    Spring 2020 October 31, 2019
    Fall 2020

    July 1, 2020 

    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

    Recommendations

    • None

    Additional Requirements

      1. Federal Financial Aid is not currently available for this program.
  • Coastal and Ocean Policy ND

    Information

    • Program Website
    • 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.

    Coordinators

    Location/Delivery Method

    • Main Campus

    Deadlines  (11:59 p.m. EST)

    Semester Deadline
    Spring 2020

    Not accepting applications at this time

    Fall 2020

    Not accepting applications at this time

    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

    Recommendations

    • 3 recommendations to be submitted through the online application

    Additional Requirements

      1. Statement of Interest (personal statement)
      2. Resume
      3. Federal Financial Aid is not currently available for this program.
  • Computer Science and Information Systems ND

    Information

    • Program Website
    • 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.

    Coordinators

    Location/Delivery Method

    • Main Campus

    Deadlines  (11:59 p.m. EST)

    Semester Priority Consideration Deadline
    Spring 2020 N/A

    November 15, 2019 
    Fall 2020 March 31, 2020

    June 1, 2020

    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

    Recommendations

    • None

    Additional Requirements

      1. Resume
      2. Federal Financial Aid is not currently available for this program.
  • Conflict Management and Resolution ND

    Information

    • Program Website
    • 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.

    Coordinators

    Location/Delivery Method


    • Main Campus or
    • 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)

    Semester Deadline
    Spring 2020

    October 31, 2019
    Summer I 2020

    April 15, 2020
    Summer II 2020 May 15, 2020
    Fall 1 2020 July 1, 2020

    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

    Recommendations

    • None

    Additional Requirements

      1. Essay (500 word)
      2. Federal Financial Aid is not currently available for this program.
  • Education Not for Licensure ND

    Information

    • Program Website
    • 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.

    Coordinators

    Location/Delivery Method

    • Main Campus or
    • Distance Education

    Deadlines  (11:59 p.m. EST)

    Semester Deadline
    Spring 2020

    December 1, 2019 
    Summer I 2020

    April 15, 2020 
    Summer II 2020

    May 15, 2020 
    Fall 2020

    July 1, 2020 

    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

    Recommendations

    • None

    Additional Requirements

      1. Education Statement of Interest Essay
      2. Non-degree applicants wishing to become degree seeking for a future term should notify the degree program coordinator of their intent  upon submission of their non-degree application . Non-degree students will need to reapply as degree seeking.
      3. Federal Financial Aid is not currently available for this program.
  • Environmental Studies ND

    • Not accepting applications at this time
  • Geoscience ND

    Information

    • Program Website
    • 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.

    Coordinators

    Location/Delivery Method

    • Main Campus

    Deadlines  (11:59 p.m. EST)

    Semester Deadline
    Spring 2020

    November 1, 2020 
    Fall 2020

    April 15, 2020 

    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

    Recommendations

    • None

    Additional Requirements

      1. Federal Financial Aid is not currently available for this program.
  • Gerontology (Applied) ND

    Information

    • Program Website
    • 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.

    Coordinators

    Location/Delivery Method

    • Main Campus

    Deadlines  (11:59 p.m. EST)

    Semester Deadline
    Spring 2020

    November 15, 2019 
    Summer I or II 2020

    *March 15, 2020
     *Limited summer courses available. Contact the program coordinator prior to application submission.
    Fall 2020

    June 15, 2020 

    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

    Recommendations

    • None

    Additional Requirements

      1. Federal Financial Aid is not currently available for this program.
  • History ND

    Information

    • Program Website
    • 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.

    Coordinators

    Location/Delivery Method

    • Main Campus and
    • 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)

    Semester Priority Deadline Space Available Deadline
    Spring 2020

     

     
    Fall 2020

     

    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

    Recommendations

    • None

    Additional Requirements

    1. Resume
    2. Essay - 250 word essay explaining the applicant’s interests and what they hope to gain intellectually and professionally from the program.
    3. Federal Financial Aid is not currently available for this program.
  • Liberal Studies ND

    Information

    • Program Website
    • 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.

    Coordinators

    Location/Delivery Method

    • 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)

    Semester Deadline
    Spring 2020 October 15, 2019
    Summer 1 2020 April 15, 2020
    Summer 2 2020 May 15, 2020
    Fall 2020 July 1, 2020

    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

    Recommendations

    • None

    Additional Requirements

      1. Federal Financial Aid is not currently available for this program.
  • Marine Science ND

    Information

    • Program Website
    • 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.

    Coordinators

    Location/Delivery Method

    • Main Campus

    Deadlines  (11:59 p.m. EST)

    Semester Priority Deadline Deadline
    Spring 2020

    N/A 

    October 31, 2019 
    Fall 2020

    March 15, 2020 

    July 1, 2020 

    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

    Recommendations

    • None

    Additional Requirements

      1. Strongly recommended to contact program coordinator before applying.
      2. Federal Financial Aid is not currently available for this program.
  • Mathematics ND

    Information

    • Program Website
    • 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

    Location/Delivery Method

    • Main Campus

    Deadlines  (11:59 p.m. EST)

    Semester Deadline
    Spring 2020

    November 30, 2019 
    Summer I 2020

    *April 1, 2020 
    * Limited summer courses available. Contact the program coordinator prior to application submission.

    Fall 2020

    July 1, 2020 

    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

    Recommendations

    • None

    Additional Requirements

      1. Federal Financial Aid is not currently available for this program.
  • Public Administration ND

    Information

    • Program Website  Video
    • 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.

    Coordinators

    Location/Delivery Method

    • Main Campus

    Deadlines  (11:59 p.m. EST)

    Semester Deadline
    Spring 2020

    December 1, 2019 
    Fall 2020

    July 1, 2020 

    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

    Recommendations

    • 3 recommendations to be submitted through the online application

    Additional Requirements

      1. Statement of Interest
      2. Resume
      3. 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. 
      4. Federal Financial Aid is not currently available for this program.
  • Sociology and Criminology ND

    Information

    • Program Website
    • 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.

    Coordinators

    Location/Delivery Method

    • Main Campus

    Deadlines  (11:59 p.m. EST)

    Semester Deadline
    Spring 2020

     
    Fall 2020


    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

    Recommendations

    • None

    Additional Requirements

      1. Statement of Interest
      2. Federal Financial Aid is not currently available for this program.
  • Spanish ND

    Information

    • Program Website
    • 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.

    Coordinators

    Location/Delivery Method

    • Main Campus (Some courses are offered through a distance education format.  Contact Graduate Coordinator for more information.)

    Deadlines  (11:59 p.m. EST)

    Semester Deadline
    Spring 2020

    November 1, 2019 
    Summer I 2020

    *March 1, 2020 
    * Limited summer courses available. Contact the program coordinator prior to application submission.

    Summer II 2020

    *April 1, 2020 
    *Limited summer courses available.  Contact the program coordinator prior to application submission.

    Fall 2020

    July 1, 2020 

    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

    Recommendations

    • None

    Additional Requirements

      1. Recorded speaking sample, which describes her/his reasons for wanting to pursue graduate study, sent as data files directly to the  Program Coordinator .
      2. 500-word statement of objectives in English.
      3. A 500-word writing sample in Spanish.
      4. Federal Financial Aid is not currently available for this program.

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Senior Citizen Audit

  • Senior Citizen Audit Audit

    Information

    • Program Website
    • 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.

    Coordinators

    Location/Delivery Method

    • Main Campus
    • Distance Education

    Deadlines  (11:59 p.m. EST)

    Semester Deadline
    Spring 2020
    Fall 2020

     

    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

    Recommendations

    • None

    Additional Requirements

      1. Federal Financial Aid is not currently available for this program.