The Graduate School Bulletin
Graduate Programs
The University is organized into the College of Arts and Sciences and seven 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, School of Nursing and the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering.
The Graduate School has general supervision of graduate study throughout the College and schools. The University offers four doctoral degrees in 25 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 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 degree programs are offered in the following areas:
College of Arts and Sciences
Art -
M.F.A. in Studio Arts
Chemistry and Biochemistry -
M.S. in Biochemistry,
M.S. in Chemistry,
Ph.D. in Medicinal Biochemistry
Biology -
M.S. in Biology
Classical Studies -
M.Ed. in Latin
Communication Studies -
M.A. in Communication Studies
Computer Science -
M.S. in Computer Science
English -
M.A., M.Ed., and Ph.D. in English,
M.F.A. in Creative Writing
Geography -
M.A. in Applied Geography (Urban Planning and Economic Development optional concentration).
Ph.D. in Geography
History -
M.A. in American or European History,
M.A. in Public History (Historic Preservation or Museum Studies concentration, jointly with Department of Interior Architecture),
Ph.D. in American History
Mathematics and Statistics -
M.A. in Mathematics (Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics or Applied Statistics concentration),
Ph.D. in Computational Mathematics
Media Studies -
M.F.A. in Drama (Film and Video Production concentration)
Political Science -
M.A. in Political Science,
M.P.A. in Public Affairs (Community and Economic Development, Local Government Management, and Nonprofit Management optional concentrations)
Psychology -
M.A. in General Experimental Psychology,
M.A./Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology,
Ph.D. in Psychology (Cognitive, Developmental, General Experimental, or Social Psychology concentration)
Romance Languages -
M.A. in Romance Languages and Literatures (French and Francophone Studies or Spanish concentration)
Sociology -
M.A. in Sociology (Criminology optional concentration)
Theatre -
M.Ed. in Theatre Education,
M.F.A. in Drama (Acting, Directing, Design or Theatre for Youth concentration)
Women’s and Gender Studies Program-
M.A. in Women’s and Gender Studies
Joseph M. Bryan School of Business and Economics
Accounting M.S. in Accounting
Master of Business Administration Program -M.B.A.,
M.S.N./M.B.A. in Health Management,
M.S. (gerontology)/M.B.A
Economics -
M.A. in Applied Economics (Financial Economics optional concentration),
M.A./Ph.D. in Economics,
Ph.D. in Economics
Information Systems and Operations Management -
M.S. in Information Technology and Management,
Ph.D. in Information Systems
School of Education
Counseling and Educational Development -
M.S. in Counseling (Clinical Mental Health, Gerontological Counseling, College Counseling and Student Development, or School Counseling concentration),
M.S./Ed.S. in Counseling (Clinical Mental Health, Couple and Family Counseling, Gerontological Counseling, College Counseling and Student Development, or School Counseling concentration),
Ed.D. in Counseling and Counselor Education,
Ph.D. in Counseling and Counselor Education
Educational Leadership and Cultural Foundations -
M.S.A. in School Administration,
Ed.S. in Educational Leadership (Advanced or Entry-Level concentration),
Ed.D. in Educational Leadership,
Ph.D. in Curriculum and Teaching (Cultural Studies concentration)
Educational Research Methodology -
M.S. and Ph.D. in Educational Research, Measurement, and Evaluation
Library and Information Studies -
M.L.I.S. in Library and Information Studies
Specialized Education Services - M.Ed. in Birth-Kindergarten: Interdisciplinary Studies in Education and Development (jointly with Department of Human Development and Family Studies),
M.Ed. in Special Education (Behavioral and Emotional Disabilities or Learning Disabilities concentration),
Ph.D. in Special Education
Teacher Education and Higher Education -
M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction (Chemistry, Elementary Grades, English as a Second Language, French, Mathematics, Instructional Technology, Middle Grades, Reading, Science, Social Studies, or Spanish concentration).,
M.Ed. in Educational Supervision (Instructional Design concentration),
M.Ed. in Student Personnel Administration in Higher Education,
Ph.D. in Curriculum and Teaching (Teacher Education and Development or Higher Education concentration)
School of Health and Human Performance
Communication Sciences and Disorders -
M.A. in Speech-Language Pathology,
Ph.D. in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Dance -
M.A. in Dance Education,
M.A. in Dance (Choreography, Design, or Dance Theories and Practices concentration),
M.F.A. in Dance (Choreography or Design concentration)
Kinesiology -
M.S. in Exercise and Sport Science (Applied Neuromechanics, Exercise Physiology, School and Community Youth Sport Studies, or Sport and Exercise Psychology optional concentrations),
M.S.A.T. (athletic training),
Ed.D. in Exercise and Sport Science,
M.S./Ph.D. in Exercise and Sport Science,
Ph.D. in Exercise and Sport Science (Applied Neuromechanics, Exercise Physiology, and Sport and Exercise Psychology optional concentrations)
Recreation, Tourism, and Hospitality Management -
M.S. in Parks and Recreation Management
Public Health,
M.P.H. in Community Health Education,
Dr.P.H. in Community Health
School of Human Environmental Sciences
Consumer, Apparel, and Retail Studies -
M.S. in Consumer, Apparel, and Retail Studies (Integrated Apparel and Related Industries optional concentration),
Ph.D. in Consumer, Apparel, and Retail Studies
Human Development and Family Studies -
M.Ed. in Birth-Kindergarten: Interdisciplinary Studies in Education and Development (jointly with the Department of Specialized Education Services),
M.S. in Human Development and Family Studies (Family Life and Parent Education optional concentration jointly with North Carolina State University),
Ph.D. in Human Development and Family Studies
Interior Architecture -
M.S. in Interior Architecture (*Historic Preservation, Interior Product Design, and *Museum Studies optional concentrations) (*jointly with Department of History)
Nutrition -
M.S. and Ph.D. in Nutrition
Social Work -
M.S.W. (jointly with North Carolina A&T State University)
School of Music
M.M. in Composition
M.M. in Music Education (Elementary/General, Choral Literature/Conducting, String Instrument Pedagogy, Winds and Percussion, and Secondary Choral/General optional concentrations)
M.M. in Music Performance (Accompanying, Conducting-Choral, Conducting-Instrumental, Early Keyboard Instruments, Keyboard, Piano Pedagogy, String/Wind/Percussion, Vocal Pedagogy, Voice, or Woodwinds concentration)
M.M. in Music Theory
D.M.A. in Performance (Conducting, Instrumental, or Vocal concentration)
Ph.D. in Music Education
School of Nursing
M.S.N. (Adult Nurse Practitioner/Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, Nursing Administration, Nurse Anesthesia, or Nursing Education concentration)
M.S.N./M.B.A. in Health Management
Ph.D. in Nursing
Special Academic Programs
Conflict Studies and Dispute Resolution -
M.A. in Confliction Resolution
Genetic Counseling -
M.S. in Genetic Counseling
Gerontology -
M.S. in Gerontology,
M.S./M.B.A.
Liberal Studies -
M.A. in Liberal Studies
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.
Post-Baccalaureate and Post-Master’s Certificates
Graduate certificates offer structured and applied instruction directly related to the needs of working professionals. See departmental listings for further details. Post-Baccalaureate and Post-Master’s certificates are offered in the following areas:
College of Arts and Sciences
African American Studies Program -
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in African American Studies
Geography -
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Geographic Information Science,
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Global and Regional Studies Geography,
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Urban and Economic Development (jointly with Department of Political Science)
History -
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Historic Preservation (jointly with Department of Interior Architecture),
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Museum Studies (jointly with Department of Interior Architecture)
Mathematics and Statistics -
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Statistics
Political Science -
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Nonprofit Management,
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Urban and Economic Development (jointly with Department of Geography)
Romance Languages -
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Advanced Spanish Language and Hispanic Cultural Studies
Women’s and Gender Studies -
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Women’s and Gender Studies
Joseph M. Bryan School of Business and Economics
Entrepreneurship Program - Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Entrepreneurship
Information Systems and Operations Management -
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Information Assurance, Security, and Privacy,
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Information Technology,
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Supply Chain, Logistics, and Transportation Management,
Post-Master’s Certificate in Information Technology
M.B.A. Program -
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Business Administration,
Post-Master’s Certificate in Management
School of Education
Counseling and Educational Development -
Post-Master’s Certificate in Advanced School Counseling,
Post-Master’s Certificate in Couple and Family Counseling,
Post-Master’s Certificate in Gerontological Counseling,
Post-Master’s Certificate in School Counseling
Educational Research Methodology -
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Educational Assessment
Library and Information Studies -
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate for Special Endorsement for Computer Education (jointly with Department of Teacher Education and Higher Education)
Specialized Education Services -
Post-Baccalaureate in Leadership in Early Care and Education (jointly with Department of Human Development and Family Studies)
Teacher Education and Higher Education -
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Special Endorsement for Computer Education (jointly with Department of Library and Information Studies),
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language,
Post-Master’s Certificate in College Teaching, Learning, and Leadership
Teachers Academy -
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate for NC TEACH for Alternative Initial Licensure
School of Human Environmental Sciences
Human Development and Family Studies -
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Leadership in Early Care and Education (jointly with Department of Specialized Education Services)
Interior Architecture -
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Historic Preservation (jointly with History),
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Museum Studies (jointly with History)
Nutrition -
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - Dietetic Internship
School of Music
Post-Master’s Certificate in Music Theory Pedagogy (within the Ph.D. or D.M.A.)
School of Nursing
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Gerontological Nursing
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Nursing Administration
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Nursing Case Management
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Nursing Education
Post-Master’s Certificate in Adult/Gerontological Nurse Practitioner
Post-Master’s Certificate in Nurse Anesthesia
Special Academic Programs
Conflict Studies and Dispute Resolution Program -
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Conflict Resolution
Gerontology Program -
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Gerontology
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 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,
English as a Second Language (add on), French,
Music,
Reading,
Spanish, Theatre,
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