Graduate Programs

The Graduate School provides the leadership and coordination for developing and maintaining graduate programs that complement and extend UNCW's undergraduate offerings. The Onslow Extension Site's offerings are responsive to local needs and are designed to prepare students for successful careers and provide the necessary background skills and experience needed for many professional positions.

For information about Graduate admissions, please visit the Graduate School website.

Elementary Education

The UNCW graduate school offers excellent master's programs in education.The M.Ed. in Elementary Education is designed for experienced teachers. Admission is limited to students who have successfully completed a student teaching internship and hold or are eligible for a North Carolina teaching license. Courses will be offered online or via distance learning technology in Onslow County. Because this is a cohort program, students must complete courses in the sequence offered. More information may be found on the Watson College of Education Graduate Degrees and Programs website.

M.Ed. Elementary Education
- UNCW Watson College of Education Graduate Degree Programs
- Graduate Program Coordinator: Dr. Kathleen Schlichting at 910.962.7786 or email shclichtingk@uncw.edu

Liberal Studies

The Master of Arts in Liberal Studies (MALS) degree provides a highly integrated exploration of the liberal arts, which not only adheres to the traditional values of broad liberal arts education, but is specifically designed for highly motivated learners who wish to deepen their understanding of the social, scientific, and humanistic dimensions of today’s world.

M.A. Liberal Studies
- Graduate Liberal Studies Program
- Master of Arts in Liberal Studies, Program Guide (pdf)
- Director: Dr. Patricia Turrisi at 910.962.3299 or email turrisip@uncw.edu

Public Administration

The Master of Public Administration (MPA) program is an interdisciplinary professional degree program designed to provide a broad education for individuals expecting to enter government and nonprofit agencies and who aspire to management or policy positions

Master of Public Administration
- UNCW Master of Public Administration
- Master of Public Administration, Program Guide
- Director: Dr. Mark Imperial at 910.962.7928 or email mpa@uncw.edu

Conflict Management and Resolution

Master of Arts in Conflict Management and Resolution
The objective of the program is to give graduates the knowledge and skill set to manage conflict in diverse environments. This new program is a response to increasing demand at both international and domestic levels for core skills in conflict management and appeals to both civilian and active military students.
- M. A. in Conflict Management and Resolution
- M.A. Conflict Management course list
- Classrooms via Video Teleconferencing
- Program Coordinator: Dr. Remonda Kleinberg at 910.962.4254 or email kleinbergr@uncw.edu
Graduate Certificate in Conflict Management and Resolution
The objective of the certificate program is to give graduates the knowledge and skill set to manage conflict in diverse domestic or international environments. In order to better address the various career goals of our students, the certificate in conflict management and resolution will have two tracks: domestic and international.

Conflict Management and Resolution Certificate
Graduate Certificate in Conflict Management, Course List
Program Coordinator: Dr. Remonda Kleinberg at 910.962.4254 or email kleinbergr@uncw.edu

Distance Education Online Graduate Programs and Degrees

Chemistry

M.S. Chemistry
- UNCW Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry
- Program Guide (pdf)
- Contact Information: Dr. John Tyrell, 910.962.7299 or email tyrellj@uncw.edu

Clinical Research

M.S. Clinical Research
- UNCW Clinical Research
- Program Guide (pdf) (coming soon)
- Contact Information: Robin Williams at 910.9962.3106 or email williamsr@uncw.edu or Dr. Kris Walters at 910.962.4640 or email waltersk@uncw.edu

Education

M.Ed Elementary Education (K-6)
- Watson College of Education
- Program Guide (pdf) (coming soon)
- Contact Information: Dr. Carol McNulty at 910.962.7759, email mcnultycp@uncw.edu
M.Ed. Curriculum, Instruction, Supervision (K-12)
- Watson College of Education
- Program Guide (pdf)
- Contact Information: Dr. Amy Garrett Dikkers at 910.962.2915, email cis@uncw.edu
M.S. Instructional Technology
- UNCW Department of Instructional Technology, Foundations, and Secondary Education
- Program Guide (pdf)
- Contact Information: Dr. Mahnaz Moallem, 910.962.4183 email moallemm@uncw.edu
M.Ed. Elementary Education - Certification K-12 English as a Second Language (ESL)
- Watson College of Education
- Program Guide (pdf)
- Contact Information: Dr. Eleni Pappamihiel at 910.962.2746, email pappamihieln@uncw.edu
M.Ed. Middle Grades Education (6-9)
- Watson College of Education
- Program Guide (pdf) (coming soon)
- Contact Information: Dr. Cathleen Roney at 910.962.7195, email roneyk@uncw.edu

Onslow Extension Site