Explore Our Graduate Options
As a nationally top-ranked graduate school of education grounded in our land-grant mission, we offer our graduate students extraordinary opportunities to engage in research and teaching assistantships, participate in exceptional instruction and mentoring, and build connections that will help you drive educational change. Whether you complete your graduate degree online, in-person or through a mix of both, you will be able to leverage our central location in North Carolina’s capital city, Raleigh, to connect and partner with government agencies, industries and other universities, and with educational leaders and influencers across the state and beyond.
Find the Program for You
#37
Among All Graduate Colleges of Education in the U.S.
#26
Among All Public Colleges of Education in the U.S.
Top 5%
in Active Research Funding Among All Colleges of Education in U.S.
35+
Programs, Program Area of Studies, Specializations, Concentrations and Tracks
We are home to over 35 graduate program areas of study, concentrations and specializations that will prepare you to advance educational change and lead in the educational field of your choice.
Master of Education:
Master of Education or Master of Science:
- Curriculum and Developmental Supervision
- Educational Psychology
- Elementary Education
- Learning Design and Technology
- New Literacies and Global Learning
Initial Licensure:
Ph.D. in Teacher Education and Learning Sciences Program Areas of Study/Specialization:
- Educational Equity
- Educational Psychology
- Elementary Education in Mathematics and Science
- Learning Design and Technology
- Literacy and English Language Arts Education
- Social Studies Education
Graduate Certificate:
Master of Education in STEM Education Concentrations:
Master of Education in STEM Education or Master of Science in STEM Education Concentration:
Ph.D. in Learning and Teaching in STEM Program Areas of Study/Specialization:
Graduate Certificate:
Master of Education:
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- College Counseling and Student Development
- Health Professions Education
- Higher Education Administration
- School Counseling
- Training and Development
Master of School Administration:
Master of Education or Master of Science:
Doctor of Education:
Ph.D. in Educational Leadership, Policy, and Human Development Program Areas of Study/Specialization:
- Adult, Workforce, and Continuing Professional Education
- Counseling and Counselor Education
- Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis
- Higher Education
- Higher Education Opportunity, Equity, and Justice
Graduate Certificates:
#1
Ranked Educational Administration and Supervision program in N.C.
#29
Ranked Curriculum and Instruction program in the nation
#23
Ranked Elementary Education program in the nation
#28
Ranked Educational Psychology program in the nation
#1
Online master's programs for veterans in N.C.
#1
Online educational/instructional media design program in N.C.
"The counseling and counselor education program allowed me to gain training experience as both a counseling instructor and clinical supervisor; two critical components that have helped me transition into the role of counseling faculty."
- Regina Gavin Williams '16 PHD
counseling and counselor education
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