UNC Pembroke's Criminal Justice Program is to provide students with a thorough understanding of the social organization and administration of the criminal justice system. Courses are offered in theories of crime and delinquency, law enforcement, the courts, corrections, and administration.

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Sociologists seek to understand and study the social world and how human beings come to think and act as they do. Sociology majors develop an understanding of how society is developed out of intricate patterns of human social organization, learn to create and use scientific tools of analysis, and practice the application of scientific knowledge to the analysis of social problems and the transformation of society.

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The Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS) program an Associate's degree or a sizeable number of university transfer credits (45 hours or more) provides the gateway to a bachelor's degree and rewarding career in your area of choice. The program serves adult students, in particular, who seek a broad, more flexible degree program to help them to advance or become more established in their careers.

Since all BIS majors are available at UNC Pembroke's main campus, and many have online degree options, a BIS will provide you with the scheduling flexibility that adult learners often need. Students can choose between a variety of majors including: Applied Education Studies, Applied Professional Studies, Applied Management Information Systems, Criminal Justice, General Studies, Hospitality, and Public and Non-Profit Administration.

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Through evening and online degree programs in Economics, Finance, and Management, the Thomas School of Business serves students who are unable to attend daytime classes. The School is accredited by the Association for Advancement of Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

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The RN-BSN completion option is designed for registered nurses who wish to earn the baccalaureate nursing degree. Building on competencies attained by the registered nurse, the program extends the student’s knowledge, skills, attitudes, and scope of practice for expanded career opportunities, enhances personal and professional satisfaction, and develops a foundation for further study in graduate nursing education.

The UNCP RN-BSN program is known for its effectiveness and seamless transition for students.  Courses are offered completed online in eight-week long sessions.  Students can decide whether to complete our program within 12 months (accelerated)  or they can use the self-pace option that we offer.  For students who attend part-time, they can complete the program in approximately two years. Currently, the program is ranked 5^th in the entire south region of the US by Best Value Schools. We are nationally accredited by the Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). 

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The program of study in Birth-to-Kindergarten Education consists of four curricular components:

• freshman seminar and general education
• the professional studies core
• the essential standards area
• content pedagogy (methods and internship)

The program is designed to prepare educators to work with children with and without disabilities. The program is inclusive, interdisciplinary, and leads to one of the newest teacher licensure areas authorized in North Carolina. Upon successful completion of the program and related requirements, graduates are eligible for a Standard Professional I license to teach in the State of North Carolina. The NC Department of Public Instruction issues the teaching license based on University recommendation.

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The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is designed to provide you with the essential tools and professional knowledge you need to reach your full career potential—in as few as 12 months. With total tuition as low as $11,025 for in-state students, our 100% online MBA program will empower you for success. No matter what you are looking for in a business school education, you can discover it online at UNC Pembroke.

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UNC Pembroke's MPA program is a broad-based degree designed to prepare students for leadership roles in public organizations. UNC Pembroke's MPA program allows students to choose from the following concentrations: Public Management, Emergency Management, Criminal Justice, and Health Administration.

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The Master of Arts in Teaching with a specialization in Special Education allows students to continue their studies after earning a bachelor's degree and earn teaching licensure for Special Education General Curriculum, grades K-12. The MAT Special Education program is offered totally online and will begin Fall 2019.

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The Master of Arts in Teaching with a specialization in Elementary Education allows students to continue their studies after earning a bachelor's degree and earn teaching licensure for grades K-6. The MAT Elementary Education program offers hybrid and online courses. The program is 39 hours - 12 3-credit courses and 3-credit internship. Lateral Entry teachers can count 1 year of successful teaching in lieu of student teaching. The first 6 courses lead to initial licensure and the remaining 6 courses to M class - advanced licensure.  

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This program is part of an interdisciplinary degree housed in the School of Education. This degree, compatible with Lateral Entry licensure, allows graduates of accredited colleges or universities to seek teaching licensure in an appropriate area. This program has two phases; completion of Phase I leads to initial ("A") licensure, and at the conclusion of Phase II candidates will be recommended for "M" licensure. The mathematics 6-9 Specialization accepts candidates with undergraduate degrees other than mathematics, though admission may require completion of some provisional mathematics coursework.

Students who are not currently teaching at a public school will be required to complete a 10 week internship.

All MAT students must complete the Teacher Candidate Work Sample (TCWS) as part of their licensure requirements.

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This program is part of an interdisciplinary degree housed in the School of Education. This degree, compatible with Lateral Entry licensure, allows graduates of accredited colleges or universities to seek teaching licensure in an appropriate area. This program has two phases; completion of Phase I leads to initial ("A") licensure, and at the conclusion of Phase II candidates will be recommended for "M" licensure. The mathematics 9-12 Specialization accepts candidates with undergraduate degrees other than mathematics, though admission may require completion of some provisional mathematics coursework.

Students who are not currently teaching at a public school will be required to complete a 10 week internship.

All MAT students must complete the Teacher Candidate Work Sample (TCWS) as part of their licensure requirements.

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Designed for experienced teachers and administrators, this 100% online graduate education program enhances your abilities to strategically realize the vision, mission and goals to meet the 21st-century needs of every classroom. The coursework is aligned with the North Carolina Standards for School Executives and fulfills the requirement for school administration licensure in North Carolina. Tuition is affordable and you can pay by the course. The program will allow you to develop your practical knowledge as an influential educational leader and prepare for success in principalship.

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The online MSN program provides registered nurses, with a baccalaureate degree, with an opportunity to build expertise in a specialized area of practice while enhancing their skills in theory and research in professional practice.

The degree requires 39 semester hours of graduate level coursework delivered in an online format. Coursework is offered with majority coursework online plus required practicums. 

Students may enroll as either full-time or part-time students. Full-time students can expect to complete their degree in a little over two years through an individualized plan of study. All full-time and part-time students must complete all degree requirements within five (5) calendar years of the date of the first registration for graduate study.

Specific specialty areas offered include the roles of Nurse Educator, Clinical Nurse Leader℠, and Clinical Prevention and Population Health. 

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The mission of the master’s program in elementary education is to prepare the experienced teacher for full participation in their chosen profession as leader, researcher, and master practitioner. The program is offered for practicing teachers that hold an Initial Professional Teaching License in elementary education. Individuals who complete the Graduate Elementary Education Program are eligible for a master's level teaching license (M license) through the NC State Board of Education. Two years of full-time teaching experience is recommended, but not required.

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The M.A.T with Art Education program prepares art education professionals with skills and understanding to teach art in K-12 School settings. Our program provides students with a supportive community and offers coursework in current educational theories, practice and research along with hands-on experiences in teaching. 

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Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT degree: ITP-MAT program of study) or master’s in teaching are for those without a teaching license but do have an undergraduate degree in the area of licensure and who want practical, hands-on experience in teaching in a classroom and working with students directly. In the residency program, these students are currently the teacher on record as they pursue their MAT degree. In general, the MAT is a very practical degree that focuses on a specific subject or type of teaching you wish to pursue (i.e., math, biology, chemistry, physics, earth or environmental science, science, language arts, social studies, elementary, etc.). You are considered an initial teacher candidate (ITP) in this program. In graduate science education you can earn a MAT degree in middle science or in high school comprehensive science teaching. The MAT program is 30 credit hours and can be completed in 5 semesters or 1 ½ years of work. Six graduate credits is considered a full time student in this program.

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The Graduate Certificate in Addictions Counseling (GCAC) program is designed to prepare students for addiction specific professional counseling careers, leadership roles, and advocacy positions. The 12-credit hour GCAC program prepares addiction professionals to meet the increasingly complex needs of individuals and families dealing with addictive use disorders. The curriculum includes coursework in areas of substance-related and addictive use disorders, comorbid disorders, methods and theories of addiction specific assessments and interventions, psychopharmacology and addiction, family impact of substance disorders, and current issues and special populations in addiction. The online certificate program meets the North Carolina Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board (NCSAPPB) addiction specific educational requirements for the Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (LCAS) credential. 

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The Play Therapy Graduate Certificate is a 12-credit hour program designed to prepare students to work with children and families in a developmentally appropriate way in both school counseling and clinical counseling settings. Play therapy is a structured, theoretically based approach to counseling that builds on the normal communicative and learning processes of children. The curative powers inherent in play are used in many ways. Counselors strategically utilize play therapy to help children express what is troubling them when they do not have the verbal language to express their thoughts and feelings. Research supports the effectiveness of play therapy with children experiencing a wide variety of social, emotional, behavioral, and learning problems, including: children whose problems are related to life stressors, such as divorce, death, relocation, hospitalization, chronic illness, assimilate stressful experiences, physical and sexual abuse, domestic violence, and natural disasters. The Play Therapy Graduate Certificate meets the educational requirements as specified by the Association for Play Therapy (APT) for the Registered Play Therapist (RPT) and School-Based Registered Play Therapist (SB-RPT) credential.

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The Advanced School Counseling for Postsecondary Success, 12-credit hour online certificate, is designed to prepare school counselors with an advanced skillset in designing and delivering services that lead to equitable educational experiences, positive outcomes, and postsecondary access and opportunity for all K-12 students. This online certificate is available for current students enrolled in the CACREP accredited, 60-credit hour Professional School Counseling (PSC) program as well as licensed school counselors who aim to obtain advanced training in school counseling.

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The post-master’s certificate program provides registered nurses, who have a master’s degree in nursing, with an opportunity to build expertise in the nursing education specialty. The certificate requires a total of 9 semester hours of graduate-level coursework.  Coursework is offered in an executive format, meeting face-to-face  with majority coursework online. 

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The Academically and Intellectually Gifted (AIG) licensure program at UNCP will prepare candidates to teach students with academic and/or intellectual gifts in the K-12 environment. Completers are eligible for the add-on AIG license. The program's focus is designed to provide candidates with the latest knowledge of theory and practice and to prepare highly trained teachers to utilize these theories and practices in working with AIG students.

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Preschool Add-On licensure is available to individuals holding a clear license in Elementary Education, Family and Consumer Sciences, or Special Education. Plans of study, approximately 21 hours of coursework, are tailored to meet the needs of individuals with licensure in each of the three areas of study. This program meets licensure requirements by the NC Department of Public Instruction and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). Consult the School of Education Licensure Office for further details. LEARN MORE

This unique postgraduate program builds on your educational background with a focus on the essential responsibilities of the school executive. You will expand your practical leadership abilities, including instructional supervision and developing effective management strategies for school operations. Tuition is priced with the working student in mind—plus, you can pay by the course.     Delivered in 100% online, this program is aligned with the North Carolina Standards for School Executives and upon completion you will achieve school administration licensure in North Carolina.

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