Distance Education:
Degree Programs
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Adult and Community College Education Charlotte-based Executive Weekend Doctoral Distance Education Program
Admissions being considered for new cohort starting in Fall, 2009. The Charlotte-based executive weekend doctoral cohort program provides a unique opportunity for working professionals. Housed in the Department of Adult and Higher Education, this program represents three and a half years of coursework offered on Friday evenings and Saturdays in a required course format. Based in cutting edge curriculum in adult education, community college leadership, higher education administration and human resource development, past graduates have come from administrative, faculty, and consulting positions in community colleges, higher education, and government agencies; as well as other adult learner organizations. The program is focused upon collaborative, multi-disciplinary engagement, representing cutting-edge theory, research, and practice. For further information please contact the Director, Dr. James Bartlett and visit the website: http://ced.ncsu.edu/ahe/charlotte/index.php .
Business & Marketing Program
Welcome to the Business and Marketing Education Program at North Carolina State University! We offer teacher education programs in Business and Marketing Education at both the Bachelor's and Master's levels. We also offer an Initial Licensure Program for persons with degrees in business related areas who have been hired by local school systems on provisional licenses to teach courses in business and marketing education.The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction has established reciprocity agreements with other states. Our program employs a variety of distance learning strategies to meet the various situational needs of teachers taking NCSU courses. For additional information please visit http://businessmarketinged.ncsu.edu/ .
Certificate in Community College EducatioN
The online non-degree program of five courses focuses on developing the knowledge and skills necessary to design and deliver course-related content through technology-enhanced learning environments for faculty who teach in community colleges and other post secondary settings. The courses developed for the graduate certificate will enhance faculty abilities in both online and classroom environments. For further information, please look at the Department of Adult and Higher Education website: HYPERLINK http://ced.ncsu.edu/ccteachonline/ .
Certificate in Training and Development
The on-line non-degree program provides a cohesive continuing education opportunity for people in training roles in business and industry. This certificate with five courses is designed for the person who has recently advanced into a training position and is without the academic preparation needed or for those choosing to increase their knowledge and skills in training for current or future jobs. For further information, please look at the Department of Adult and Higher Education website: HYPERLINK http://tdonline.ncsu.edu/programs/tdcertificate.html .
Certificate in E-learning (will be coming soon)
http://distance.ncsu.edu/courses/index.html .
Education Leadership Program
The Program in Educational Leadership for school administrators is designed to improve the quality of K-12 schools by preparing leaders who are dedicated to educational excellence and equity. Graduates are expected to use leadership strategies that will improve student performance in environments that are dynamic, interactive, and culturally diverse. For additional information please visit http://ncsu.edu/project/ced/elps/.
Training & Development
The Master of Education degree in Training and Development is designed for entering or experienced training professionals who work in internal or external training positions in business and industry. The program is structured around a core body of knowledge in adult education and principles and theories of human performance improvement and instructional design. The curriculum builds advanced understandings and skills in program design and the applications of learning theory incorporating principles, research, and practice. The degree program is built on principles of adult learning emphasizing interaction, collaboration, and team learning. It is also designed primarily for the working adult completing graduate studies on a part-time basis. Courses are delivered using the Internet and integrated multimedia. For more information please visit http://ncsu.edu/project/ced/ahe/degree_programs/td_med.php.
last updated June 25, 2008

