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. (View the Program Sheet)
Graduate Degree Programs
- Master of Education (M.Ed.)
Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Curriculum/Instruction Supervision and Higher 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.
- CIS Add-on Licensure
To be eligible for consideration for the add-on licensure option, candidates must have:
- A master’s degree from an accredited university
- A current North Carolina educator’s license
- Three years of teaching experience*
- Master
of School Administration (M.S.A.)
Master of School Administration (M.S.A.) in Educational Leadership prepares personnel to become PreK-12 school principals. Program materials focus on leadership and organizational theory. Students work together to apply theories to real situations in schools.
The program is authorized by the Principal Fellows Program, which provides two-year scholarship loans in the amount of $30,000 annually. Principal Fellows information may be obtained by calling (919) 962-4575. Designed for individuals seeking principal licensure.
- 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
Ed.D. in Educational Leadership & Administration
A doctorate in Educational Leadership prepares 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. There are two concentration areas, Administration and Curriculum and Instruction.