The University is organized into a College of Arts and Sciences and six professional schools -- the 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. Undergraduates have a choice of over 100 areas of study from which to select a major or concentration within a major leading to one of seven undergraduate degrees offered: Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Bachelor of Music (BM), Bachelor of Science (BS), Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology (BSMT), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), and Bachelor of Social Work (BSW).
The UNCG Board of Trustees, acting within the framework outlined for UNCG by The University of North Carolina Board of Governors, determines general directions for UNCG's academic programs. Direct responsibility for administering academic programs rests within the various academic units.
The Chancellor has the responsibility for the administration of all campus programs, academic and non-academic. The Provost coordinates and oversees the graduate and undergraduate academic programs on the UNCG campus.
The University faculty through the Faculty Senate and the Undergraduate Curriculum Committee determines the general framework for UNCG undergraduate degree requirements and approves the programs proposed by academic units.
Approximately 1,600 courses offered in as many as 3,000 sections are available each semester. In addition, since UNCG is a member of the Greater Greensboro Consortium, students may cross-register without additional tuition at Bennett College, Elon University, Greensboro, and Guilford Colleges, Guilford Technical Community College, High Point University, and North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.
The University also offers three doctoral degrees in 14 areas of study, four Master of Fine Arts degrees, and several other master's degrees and post-master's certificates in a wide variety of concentrations. The Graduate School Bulletin describes these programs in complete detail.
Most undergraduate degree programs require 122 semester hours with a minimum of 24 semester hours of work in the major. See Academic Requirements and Units for complete descriptions of academic programs and University degree requirements.
Many special academic programs are available as well. Among these, Teacher Education has a long tradition. Four UNCG schools and several departments within the College of Arts and Sciences offer programs leading to teacher licensure in North Carolina and qualification for licensure in most other states. Students may select licensure programs in 23 subject areas. See Teacher Education Programs for complete details.
The University Honors Program provides an opportunity for broad interdisciplinary study, for advanced work in the major, and independent projects.
Special interdepartmental academic programs offering majors in Medical Technology, Women's Studies, and Hospitality Management are also available.
The College of Arts and Sciences's Special Programs in Liberal Studies offers programs in African American Studies, Archaeology, Environmental Studies, and International Studies.
UNCG's seven preprofessional programs offer all of the courses required for admission to medical or dental schools, to pharmacy, veterinary, or physical therapy schools, or as needed for entrance into law school. A two-year pre-engineering curriculum prepares students to transfer to schools with engineering programs.
Independent study, tutorials, and internships are available in most schools and departments.
Residential College, Cornelia Strong College, and Ione Grogan College each provide unique settings for innovative study and unity of academic and social experiences for students.
Students interested in study abroad for academic credit may select from several opportunities available, through summer study, semester abroad, or the junior year abroad program.
