The Department of Educational Leadership and Specialties offers the following education options:
- Bachelor of Science in Birth-Kindergarten Education
- Bachelor of Science in Special Education
- Master of Arts in Reading Education
- Add-on License in Pre-School Education
- Concentration in Reading Education
- Concentration in Special Education
- Master of Arts in School Administration
- Master of Arts in Teaching with specialization in Special Education
UNCP's Teacher Education Program is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). Each undergraduate and graduate teacher education program area offered by UNCP is approved by the NC State Board of Education.