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: 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 1,700 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 doctoral degrees in 14 areas of study,
59 Master's degrees in a wide variety of concentrations, and several
post-master's certificates. 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 University
Requirements and Academic Units for complete descriptions of academic
programs and University degree requirements.
Many special academic programs are also available for undergraduates.
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 leading
to special recognition at graduation.
Special interdepartmental academic programs offer majors and minors
in African American Studies, Archaeology, Environmental Studies, International
Studies, Medical Technology, and Women's Studies.
UNCG's seven preprofessional programs offer all 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. See Study
Abroad for complete descriptions.
