Degrees & Licensure
Undergraduate Programs
Leadership Studies Minor
The undergraduate minor in Leadership Studies is a multi-disciplinary
program that focuses on the study of leadership from various perspectives
and contexts. It is designed to provide students with learning opportunities
to develop their leadership potential.
MSA Add-on Licensure
To be eligible for consideration for the add-on licensure option, candidates must have:
- A master’s degree from a regionally accredited university
- A minimum of three years of teaching or other professional education experience
- A current North Carolina educator’s license
Graduate Degree Programs
- Master of Education (M.Ed.)
Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Elementary Education, Curriculum/Instruction Supervision, Language and Literacy Education, Middle Grades Education, Secondary Education, and Special Education. The programs in these areas address the need for conceptual and procedural foundations for decision-making and for specific alternatives within the student's area of professional practice. The M.Ed. programs address the North Carolina Masters/Advanced Competencies requirements. Designed for individuals who have "A" level teaching licenses.
- Master
of School Administration (M.S.A.)
Master of School Administration (M.S.A.) in Educational Leadership prepares personnel to become school principals. The program is authorized by the Principal Fellows Program, which provides two-year scholarship loans in the amount of $20,000 annually. Principal Fellows information may be obtained by calling (919) 962-4575. Designed for individuals seeking principal licensure. (View the Program Sheet PDF)
Ed.D. in Educational Leadership & Administration
The mission of the doctoral program in Educational Leadership and Administration is to prepare graduates to be informed, proactive and reflective agents of change to improve public schools and other educational organizations for the benefit of all students, particularly in southeastern North Carolina.
Please visit the Ed.D. Program website for more information >