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Online programs provide busy individuals - with work, family, and other responsibilities - the opportunity to pursue their education without traveling to campus. Distance education programs include baccalaureate completion programs, master's degrees, graduate certificates, and teacher licensure programs delivered either online or via select site-based locations throughout North Carolina.

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MSN in Nursing Administration


An online program to prepare nurses for advanced practice in administrative roles such as Nurse Executive, Nurse Manager, Quality Improvement Manager, Ambulatory Care Manager.

RN to BSN Completion Program


An online program usually completed in 12 months. Students may start the online program in fall or spring semesters.

Academically or Intellectually Gifted


This 12-credit-hour, four-course add-on teacher licensure program is for currently licensed teachers and meets North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (DPI) requirements for AIG add-on teacher licensure.

Master of Science in Engineering Management


A technical alternative to the MBA that prepares graduates for careers managing systems, processes, procedures, organizations, and business.

Post-Master's Graduate Certificate in School Counseling


Beginning each summer, counselors form CACREP-accredited masters programs have the opportunity to take 12-credit hours in School Counseling. This online program is completed in 12 months.

Middle Grades & Secondary Education Licensure Online Program


The online Graduate Certificate in Teaching leads to the initial North Carolina teaching license. Graduate Certificate candidates may apply to the Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) at a later date. If accepted, all core Graduate Certificate courses may be applied to the M.A.T.

Autism Spectrum Disorders Graduate Certificate


This 100% online Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Graduate Certificate is a non-licensure graduate level program designed for teachers and human service agency staff to acquire the skills and expertise to meet the needs of those identified with ASD.

Master of Education in Middle Grades and Secondary Education Online Program


An online professional degree developed specifically for experienced, licensed teachers in middle and secondary schools who desire advanced study through a flexible graduate program.

Elementary School Mathematics Graduate Certificate


An 18-hour web-based program that meets all of the requirements for the North Carolina Elementary School Mathematics Add-On License.

Graduate Certificate in Special Education (K-12): Adapted Curriculum


This 100% online graduate level 27-credit-hour Graduate Certificate in Special Education (K-12) Adapted Curriculum program prepares participants for the North Carolina initial teaching license to teach special education students identified with moderate to severe disabilities.

Graduate Certificate in Special Education (K-12): General Curriculum


This 100% online graduate level 27-credit-hour Graduate Certificate in Special Education (K-12) General Curriculum program prepares participants for the North Carolina initial teaching license to teach special education students identified with mild disabilities.

Master of Arts in Teaching Special Education (K-12)


This 100% online program is Phase II (12 credit hours) of the 39-credit-hour Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) Special Education (K-12). Students eligible for this online program are those who have completed Phase I, the 27-credit-hour Graduate Certificate, in either Special Education (K-12): Adapted Curriculum or Special Education (K-12) General Curriculum.

Instructional Systems Technology Graduate Certificate


An online certificate focused on instructional technology for training and development professionals and for teachers pursing the Computer Education endorsement (18079).

Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology: Electrical (2+2 program)


Engineering technologists provide the interface between engineering and production operations in modern industry. They are employed in fields such as product evaluation and testing, power switchgear installation and calibration, and microcomputer data acquisition and control systems.

Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology: Fire Safety (2+2 program)


Graduates of Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology programs find opportunities for advancement in their chosen field as an integral part of the management team responsible for public safety and emergency services. Traditional activities include fire prevention, firefighting, arson investigation and emergency services.

MSN in Nursing Education


This concentration prepares nurses for advanced practice as Nurse Educators in selected areas of expertise. Graduates of this program are prepared for academic positions teaching nursing at the entry into practice or RN-B.S.N. levels and meet the North Carolina Board of Nursing requirements for Nurse Educators.

MSN in Community/Public Health


This specialty area prepares nurses to assume leadership in assessing communities and populations, identifying high risk groups, and community-based nursing interventions.

M.Ed. in Instructional Systems Technology


Nationally recognized program designed for teachers and training and development professionals pursuing instructional design credentials.

Bachelor of Science Degree in Neurodiagnostics and Sleep Science


Be a part of the first Bachelor of Science degree program in Neurodiagnostics and Sleep Science. This degree offers those who are Sleep Technologist and Electroneurodiagnostic Technologists already practicing, the opportunity to pursue a BS degree, expand their professional knowledge and increase opportunities for career advancement.

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