Graduate Degrees, Programs or Specializations
The NC State College of Education is a nationally top-ranked graduate school of education. We offer top-ranked online and on-campus graduate programs and certificates in a variety of areas that are taught by top-notch faculty engaged in transformational instruction, impactful research and innovation, and life-changing outreach. For its doctoral degree, the college offers three Doctor of Philosophy degrees and two Doctor of Education degrees. Within the three Doctor of Philosophy degree programs, the college offers several program areas of study or specializations.
| Degree Type | Programs | Program Area of Studies, Concentrations, Specializations, and Tracks | Delivery Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Education or Master of Science | Adult and Community College Education | Online | |
| Master of Education or Master of Science | Adult and Community College Education | Adult and Continuing Professional Education (Program Area of Study) | On Campus |
| Ph.D. | Educational Leadership, Policy, and Human Development | Adult, Workforce, and Continuing Professional Education (Program Area of Study) | On Campus |
| Master of Education | Clinical Mental Health Counseling | Online, On Campus | |
| Master of Education | College Counseling and Student Development | Online, On Campus | |
| Doctorate in Education | Community College Leadership (Charlotte and Raleigh Cohorts) | Off Campus | |
| Master of Education or Master of Science | Adult and Community College Education | Community College Teaching (Specialization) | On Campus |
| Ph.D. | Educational Leadership, Policy, and Human Development | Counseling and Counselor Education (Program Area of Study) | On Campus |
| Graduate Certificate | Counselor Education | Online | |
| Master of Education or Master of Science | Curriculum and Instruction | Curriculum and Developmental Supervision (Concentration) | On Campus |
| Ph.D. | Teacher Education and Learning Sciences | Educational Equity (Program Area of Study) | On Campus |
| Ph.D. | Educational Leadership, Policy, and Human Development | Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis (Program Area of Study) | On Campus |
| Master of School Adminstration | Educational Leadership | On Campus, Off Campus | |
| Doctorate in Education | Educational Leadership | On Campus, Off Campus | |
| Master of Science or Master of Education | Curriculum and Instruction | Educational Psychology (Concentration) | On Campus |
| Ph.D. | Teacher Education and Learning Sciences | Educational Psychology (Program Area of Study) | On Campus |
| Master of Education or Master of Science | Elementary Education | Online | |
| Master of Arts in Teaching | Teaching | Elementary Education (DE Track) | Online |
| Ph.D. | Teacher Education and Learning Sciences | Elementary Education in Mathematics and Science (Program Area of Study) | On Campus |
| Ph.D. | Learning and Teaching in STEM | Engineering and Technology Education (Program Area of Study) | On Campus |
| Master of Education | STEM Education | Engineering and Technology Education (Concentration) | Online |
| Master of Arts in Teaching | Teaching | English (Secondary) (DE Track) | Online |
| Master of Arts in Teaching | Teaching | English as a Second Language (ESL) (DE Track) | Online |
| Master of Education | Adult and Community College Education | Health Professions Education (Specialization) | On Campus |
| Ph.D. | Educational Leadership, Policy, and Human Development | Higher Education (Program Area of Study) | On Campus |
| Ph.D. | Educational Leadership, Policy, and Human Development | Higher Education Opportunity, Equity, and Justice (Program Area of Study) | On Campus |
| Master of Education | Higher Education Administration | On Campus | |
| Master of Arts in Teaching | Teaching | Language Arts (Middle Grades) (DE Track) | Online |
| Graduate Certificate | Learning Analytics | Online | |
| Master of Education or Master of Science | Learning Design and Technology | Online | |
| Ph.D. | Teacher Education and Learning Sciences | Learning Design and Technology (Program Area of Study) | On Campus |
| Ph.D. | Teacher Education and Learning Sciences | Literacy and English Language Arts Education (Program Area of Study) | On Campus |
| Master of Education | STEM Education | Mathematics Education (Concentration) | Online, On Campus |
| Master of Arts in Teaching | Teaching | Mathematics Education (DE Track) | Online |
| Graduate Certificate | Mathematics Teaching and Learning | Online | |
| Ph.D. | Learning and Teaching in STEM | Mathematics and Statistics Education (Program Area of Study) | On Campus |
| Master of Education | Curriculum and Instruction | New Literacies and Global Learning (Concentration) | Off Campus |
| Master of Education | School Counseling | On Campus, Online | |
| Master of Arts in Teaching | Teaching | Science (DE Track) | Online |
| Master of Education | STEM Education | Science Education (Concentration) | Online |
| Ph.D. | Learning and Teaching in STEM | Science Education (Program Area of Study) | On Campus |
| Master of Arts in Teaching | Teaching | Social Studies (Middle Grades) (DE Track) | Online |
| Master of Arts in Teaching | Teaching | Social Studies (Secondary) (DE Track) | Online |
| Ph.D. | Teacher Education and Learning Sciences | Social Studies Education (Program Area of Study) | On Campus |
| Master of Education | Special Education (Program) | On Campus | |
| Master of Arts in Teaching | Teaching | Special Education (DE Track) | Online |
| Graduate Certificate in | Special Education: Multi-Tiered System of Supports (GCSE:MTSS) | Online | |
| Graduate Certificate | Teaching, Training, & Educational Technology | Online | |
| Doctorate in Education | Technology Education | On Campus | |
| Master of Arts in Teaching | Teaching | Technology Education (Technology, Engineering, and Design Education) (DE Track) | Online |
| Master of Education | Training and Development | Online |