The Graduate School Bulletin
Graduate Programs
The University is organized into the College of Arts and Sciences and six professional schools: Joseph M. Bryan School of Business and Economics, School of Education, School of Health and Human Performance, School of Human Environmental Sciences, School of Music, and School of Nursing.
The Graduate School has general supervision of graduate study throughout the College and schools. The University offers four doctoral degrees in 23 areas of study, five Master of Fine Arts degrees, master’s degrees in a wide variety of concentrations, and a number of Post-Baccalaureate and Post-Master’s Certificates. Each of these programs,– with majors, concentrations, requirements, prerequisites, faculty, and courses, are described below in the departmental listings.
The Graduate Dean is the chief administrative officer of The Graduate School, taking general responsibility for the development, improvement, and administration of all graduate study at The University. The Dean of The Graduate School serves as admissions officer and administers services to graduate students and programs. All matters of policy, procedures, and graduate curriculum are developed, approved, and implemented in consultation with programs and the Graduate Studies Committee.
Graduate study is offered in the following areas leading to the degrees indicated:
College of Arts and Sciences
Art–M.F.A.
Biochemistry–M.S.
Biology–M.S.
Chemistry–M.S.
Communication Studies–M.A.
Computer Science–M.S.
Creative Writing– (English)–M.F.A.
Drama (Broadcasting and Cinema and Theatre)–M.F.A.
English–M.A., M.Ed., Ph.D., Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Geography–M.A., Ph.D., Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
History–M.A., Ph.D., Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Latin (Classical Studies)–M.Ed.
Mathematics–M.A., Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Political Science–M.A., Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Public Affairs (Political Science)–M.P.A., Post- Baccalaureate Certificate
Psychology–M.A., Ph.D.
Romance Languages and Literatures–M.A. (French and Spanish), Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Sociology–M.A.
Theatre Education–M.Ed.
Women’s and Gender Studies–M.A., Post- Baccalaureate Certificate
Joseph M. Bryan School of Business and Economics
Accounting–M.S.
Business Administration–M.B.A., M.S.N./M.B.A., M.S. (gerontology)/M.B.A., Post-Master’s Certificates, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Economics–M.A., Ph.D.
Information Systems and Operations Management–M.S., Ph.D., Post-Baccalaureate Certificates, Post-Master’s Certificate
School of Education
Computer Education (Curriculum and Instruction and Library and Information Studies)–Post- Baccalaureate Certificate
Counseling and Counselor Education–Ph.D., Ed.D.
Counseling and Development–M.S., M.S./Ed.S., Post-Master’s Certificates
Curriculum and Instruction–M.Ed. (chemistry, elementary grades, English as a second language, French, mathematics, instructional technology, middle grades, reading, science, social studies, Spanish), Post-Baccalaureate Certificates, Post-Master’s Certificate
Curriculum and Teaching– (Curriculum and Instruction and Educational Leadership and Cultural Foundations) –Ph.D.
Educational Leadership–Ed.S, Ed.D.
Educational Research, Measurement and Evaluation–M.S., Ph.D.
Educational Supervision (Curriculum and Instruction) –M.Ed.
Library and Information Studies–M.L.I.S.
School Administration (Educational Leadership and Cultural Foundations)–M.S.A.
Special Education–M.Ed., Ph.D., Post-Baccalaureate Alternative Initial Teacher Licensure, Post -Baccalaureate Certificate
Student Personnel Administration in Higher Education (Curriculum and Instruction)–M.Ed.
School of Health and Human Performance
Communication Sciences and Disorders–Ph.D.
Dance–M.A., M.F.A.
Exercise and Sport Science–M.S., M.Ed., Ed.D., Ph.D.
Parks and Recreation Management (Recreation, Tourism, and Hospitality Management)–M.S.
Public Health–M.P.H., Dr.P.H.
Speech-Language Pathology (Communication Sciences and Disorders)–M.A.
School of Human Environmental Sciences
Consumer, Apparel, and Retail Studies–M.S., Ph.D.
Human Development and Family Studies–M.S., M.Ed., Ph.D., Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Interior Architecture–M.S., Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Nutrition–M.S., Ph.D.
Social Work–M.S.W.
School of Music
Composition–M.M.
Music Education–M.M., Ph.D.
Music Performance–M.M., D.M.A. (Conducting, Instrumental, Vocal)
Music Theory–M.M.
Music Theory Pedagogy–Post-Master’s Certificate
School of Nursing
Health Management–M.S.N./M.B.A.
Nursing–M.S.N., Ph.D., Post-Master’s Certificates, Post-Baccalaureate Certificates
Special Academic Programs
Conflict Resolution–M.A., Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Genetic Counseling–M.S.
Gerontology–M.S., M.S./M.B.A., Post- Baccalaureate Certificate
Liberal Studies– (Division of Continual Learning)–M.A.
Students may pursue only one degree program of a given level at a time. Graduates who have been awarded a degree by UNCG will not be able to convert that degree to another if later the name of the degree is changed.
The Master of Fine Arts Degree
The M.F.A. programs offer graduate-level work in the fields of creative writing, dance, drama/film/video, and studio arts. Graduates are presumed to be professionals in composition, performance or design in the art form selected.
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro boasts a long tradition of excellence in the creative and performing arts. The graduate programs build on the strength in the humanities, which distinguished the Woman’s College. They draw support from the lively artistic community of the Triad. They are shaped by an outstanding staff of resident artist-teachers.
Accreditation
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia, 30033-4007; telephone 404/679-4501) to award Bachelor’s, Master’s, Specialist’s, and Doctor’s degrees.
Teacher Education programs have been approved at the state level by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and at the national level by the National Council of Accreditation in Teacher Education.
Programs in the professional schools and in certain departments of the College of Arts and Sciences are also accredited by relevant professional agencies.
Licensure for Teachers and Professional School Personnel
Licensure-only Programs
Persons who hold a baccalaureate degree and would like to complete a licensure program should contact the Teachers Academy Alternative Licensure Advisor at (336) 334-3415. Persons interested in licensure-only in Special Education should contact the Department of Specialized Education Services at (336) 334-5843.
Advanced Licensure
UNCG offers a number of options for advanced study in professional education. Master’s degree programs are offered in 26 professional licensure areas, including teaching, school counseling, media, administration, and social work. Several departments offer programs for students who have completed a bachelor’s degree but not a professional education program. Students in these programs earn a master’s degree along with initial and advanced licensure. Departments also offer master’s degrees for students who hold initial teaching licensure but who would like to pursue advanced study in education. Music, School Administration, Special Education, and School Counseling have programs leading to Specialist in Education degrees and/or doctorates. Requirements for each program are aligned with the standards of its professional organization and the State Department of Public Instruction. Read about the individual programs in The Graduate School Bulletin.
Upon completion of an advanced licensure program, students should download an application at www.uncg.edu/ted and submit it to the Teachers Academy, 319 Curry Building.
Graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional school personnel are approved by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education and the North Carolina State Board of Education, which grants licensure as follows:
Master’s Licensure (“M”)
Pre-Kindergarten (B-K)
Elementary Education
Middle Grades Education
Secondary Education
Chemistry
Mathematics
English
Latin
Comprehensive Social Studies
Comprehensive Science
K-12 Special Subject Areas
Dance
Reading
French
Spanish
Music
Theatre
English as a Second Language (add on)
Exceptional Children (K-12)
Special Education with Licensure in Learning Disabilities or Behavior/Emotional Disabilities
Special Service Personnel
Media Coordinator
Media Supervisor
School Administrator
School Counselor
School Social Work
Speech-Language Pathology
Instructional Technology Specialist
Specialist in Education (Ed.S.)
Special Service Personnel
School Administrator
School Counselor
Doctoral Level
K-12 Specialties
Music
Special Education
Special Service Personnel
School Administrator
School Counselor
Post-Baccalaureate and Post-Master’s Certificates
Graduate certificates offer structured and applied instruction directly related to the needs of working professionals. Certain units offer certification for post-baccalaureate and post-master’s study in the following specific areas:
Business Administration–Post-Baccalaureate - Business Administration; Post-Master’s - Financial Analysis, International Business, Management
Conflict Resolution–Post-Baccalaureate
Counseling– Post-Master’s - Gerontological Counseling, Couple and Family Counseling, School Counseling, Advanced School Counseling
Curriculum and Instruction–Post-Baccalaureate - Special Endorsement for Computer Education, Teaching English as a Second Language; Post-Master’s Certificate in College Teaching and Adult Learning
English–Post-Baccalaureate - Technical Writing
Geography–Post-Baccalaureate - Geographic Information Science, Urban and Economic Development
Gerontology–Post-Baccalaureate
History/Interior Architecture–Post-Baccalaureate - Historic Preservation, Museum Studies
Human Development and Family Studies/Specialized Education Services–Post-Baccalaureate - Leadership in Early Care and Education
Information Systems and Operations Management–Post-Baccalaureate - Information Assurance, Securtty, and Privacy; Post-Baccalaureate - Information Technology; Post-Baccalaureate - Supply Chain and Logistics Management; Post-Master’s - Information Technology
Library and Information Studies–Post-Baccalaureate - Special Endorsement for Computer Education
Mathematical Sciences–Post-Baccalaureate - Statistics
Music–Post-Master’s - Music Theory Pedagogy (within the Ph.D. or D.M.A.)
Nursing–Post-Baccalaureate - Gerontological Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Case Management, Nursing Education; Post-Master’s - Adult/Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Anesthesia
Nutrition–Post-Baccalaureate - Dietetic Internship
Political Science–Post-Baccalaureate - Nonprofit Management, Urban and Economic Development
Romance Languages–Post-Baccalaureate - Advanced Spanish Language and Hispanic Cultural Studies
Women’s and Gender Studies–Post-Baccalaureate
See departmental listings for further details.