Distance Education Programs

(http://www.uncw.edu/online)

The Division of Academic Affairs administers the university’s distance education programs.

Undergraduate Programs

B.S. Clinical Research (online)
B.A. Criminology (online)
B.A. Elementary Education (online)
B.A. International Studies (online)
B.A. Interdisciplinary Studies (online)
B.A. Middle Grades Education (online)
B.S. Nursing (RN-BS online)
B.S. Respiratory Therapy (online)
B.S.W. Social Work, HST-BSW (online)
B.S. Workforce Learning & Development (online)

Graduate Programs

M.A. Liberal Studies (online) RELAUNCHING FALL 2025
M.Ed. Elementary Education Specialization (online)
M.S. Chemistry (online)
M.S. Instructional Technology (online)
M.S. Clinical Research & Product Development (online)
M.A. History for Educators (online with on-campus intensives)
M.S.A. School Administration (online)
M.S.N. Nursing (Nurse Educator) (online)
M.A. Conflict Management and Resolution (blended course F2F and online)
M.B.A. Business Administration (online)
M.B.A. Business Administration: Executive (online with on-campus intensives)
MBA/MS BAN Dual Degrees: Business Administration & Business Analytics, (57 total credit hours)
MBA/MSF Dual Degrees: Business Administration & Finance & Investment Management
M.S. Business Analytics (online)
M.Ed. Academically or Intellectually Gifted (online)
M.Ed. Curriculum Studies for Equity in Education Specialization (hybrid)
M.Ed. Higher Education Specialization (online)
M.Ed. Language & Literacy Specialization (online)
M.Ed. Leadership, Policy, and Advocacy in Early Childhood Specialization (online)
M.Ed. Physical Education & Health Specialization (online)
M.Ed. Teaching English as a Second Language Specialization (online)
M.A.T. Art Education (online)
M.A.T. Elementary Education Specialization (online)
M.A.T. Middle Grades Education Specialization (online)
M.A.T. Physical Education & Health Specialization (online)
M.A.T. Teaching English as a Second Language Specialization (online)
M.S. Finance & Investment Management (online)
M.H.A. Healthcare Administration (online)
M.A. Integrated Marketing Communication (online)
M.P.A. Public Administration (Executive) (online)
M.A. Spanish (online)

Doctorate Programs

DNP Doctor of Nursing Practice, Adult/Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practioner Concentration (online with on-campus intensives)
DNP Doctor of Nursing Practice, Family Nurse Practitioner Concentration (online with on-campus intensives)
DNP Doctor of Nursing Practice, Nurse Executive Leadership Concentration (online with on-campus intensives)
DNP Doctor of Nursing Practice, Post APRN Concentration (online with on-campus intensives)
DNP Doctor of Nursing Practice, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Concentration (online with on-campus intensives)
Ed.D. Educational Leadership (Curriculum & Instruction) (online)
Ed.D. Educational Leadership (Educational Administration) (online)
Ed.D. Educational Leadership (Higher Education) (online)

Post-Baccalaureate Certificates and Add-On Licensures (online)

Academically and Intellectually Gifted (Add-On Licensure)
Business Foundation (Certificate)
Clinical Research Operations (Certificate)
Clinical Residency in the Secondary Schools (Certificate)
College Teaching and Learning (Certificate)
Community College Leadership (Hybrid, Certificate)
Community College Teaching in Early Childhood (Certificate)
Conflict Management and Resolution (Certificate, blended course F2F and online)
Curriculum & Instruction (Add-On Licensure)
Emergency & Disaster Management (Certificate, blended course F2F and online)
eSports Performance, Management, & Leadership (Certificate)
Forensic Science: Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) (Certificate)
Hispanic Studies (Certificate)
Liberal Studies (Certificate) RELAUNCHING FALL 2025
Instructional Technology Specialist (Certificate)
Elementary Mathematics (Add-On Licensure)
Multimedia & Web Development (Certificate)
Nurse Educator (Certificate)
Online Teaching & Learning (Certificate)
Reading Specialist (Add-On Licensure)
School Administration (Add-On Licensure)
Science & Medical Writing (Certificate)
Teaching English as a Second Language (Add-On Licensure)
Teaching English as a Second Language Clinical Residency (Certificate)
Elementary Education Teacher Licensure (online)

Minors

Clinical Research (online)
Online Teaching & Learning (online)
Yoga Studies (online)

The Admissions Office receives applications for admission to all undergraduate extension/distance education programs. The Graduate School receives applications for admission to all graduate distance education programs.

Information concerning distance education courses may be obtained by contacting the Admissions Office at UNCW, 601 South College Road, Wilmington, NC 28403-5950; phone (910) 962-3243 or by visiting https://www.uncw.edu/admissions or email admissions@uncw.edu.