Degree Programs

UNC Charlotte gives students the flexibility to work toward bachelor’s degree completion, master’s degrees and doctoral degrees in more than 50 programs. Our degree programs are nationally ranked for quality and taught by award-winning faculty members.

Most programs are offered online and during evenings and weekends, to fit the busy schedules of working adults.

In areas like health and human services, education, engineering, computing and informatics, and liberal arts, our programs are designed to help you level-up in your career and your life by providing what you need, when you need it.

Community/Public Health Nursing, M.S.N. Online

The Community/Public Health Nursing specialty prepares nurses to assume leadership in assessing communities and populations, identifying high risk groups, and partnering with communities, consumers, and stakeholders, developing culturally-sensitive, acceptable and realistic...

Construction and Facilities Engineering, M.S.Online

Construction and Facilities Engineering prepares individuals to manage, coordinate and supervise the construction process from concept development through project completion on time and on budget. Prospective students come from a variety of backgrounds and desire to expand...

Curriculum and Instruction, M.Ed.Online

The Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction (prior to Spring 2019 was known as Master of Education in Middle and Secondary Education) is a 30-credit-hour program that leads to the Advance (M) teaching license.  The program is designed for experienced,...

Doctor of Nursing PracticeOnline

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program is a practice-focused doctoral program designed to prepare health systems/organizational nursing leaders and advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) to lead innovation in nursing practice and healthcare. The DNP degree builds...

Educational Leadership: Learning, Design & Technology Concentration, Ed.D.BlendedOnline

The Concentration in Learning, Design and Technology is designed for those interested in careers as senior-level leaders in Learning, Design and Technology positions in higher education, K-12, corporate, government or military settings. To ensure the effectiveness and...

Educational Leadership: Superintendency Concentration, Ed.D.BlendedOnline

The Superintendency Concentration of the Educational Leadership program is designed to serve the needs of those interested in the study of issues regarding the administration of P-12 public and private educational institutions. These students pursue careers as...

Elementary Education (Phase II), M.A.T. Online

The Master of Arts in Teaching in Elementary Education is for educators who have completed the Graduate Certificate in Elementary Education at UNC Charlotte.  Students can complete the 3 additional courses (9 hours) to complete the master’s degree program in an online...

Elementary Education, B.A.Online

Elementary Education is a rich and diverse field that allows educators to experience the joy of seeing a child learn something for the very first time, every day of the week. Elementary school teachers have an opportunity to impact children at a crucial time in their...

Elementary Education, M.Ed.Online

The UNC Charlotte M.Ed. in Elementary Education program is a part-time 100% online 30 hour program. Students in this program develop leadership skills and specialized content knowledge to effectively manage challenges in urban elementary classrooms.  Experienced...

Engineering Management, M.S.Online

The Master of Science in Engineering Management (MSEM) Degree program prepares professionals for careers in managing projects, programs, systems, and organizations. Industrial, research, consulting, and commercial firms now demand engineering managers with both cutting-edge...