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University description (as per official university website)
Since 1910, the mission of North Carolina Central University (NCCU) has been to prepare students academically and professionally to become leaders. NCCU is a comprehensive institution, which offers bachelor’s degrees in more than 100 fields of study and awards graduate degrees in an estimated 40 disciplines. The University has a state-of-the-art biotechnology research institute, which collaborates with pharmacy and biotech companies in the much-touted Research Triangle Park area, where NCCU is found. RTP is home to the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world – GSK (GlaxoSmithKline) and Merck.
With nearly 9,000 students enrolled, the historically black university is diverse. International studies and exchange programs attract exchange students from more than 12 countries, including Liberia, India, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Nepal, China, the Czech Republic, Nigeria, South Korea, Russia, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, and South Africa.
Some programs are attracting students to NCCU, including the Institute for Homeland Security and Workforce Development, Biomanufacturing, Nursing, Education, Law, Business and Hospitality and Tourism.
Undergraduate Degrees:
* Accounting - B.B.A.
* Art - B.A.
* Athletic Training - B.S.
* Biology - B.S.
* Business Administration - B.B.A.
* Public Administration - B.A.
Graduate Degrees:
College of Arts & Sciences
* Master's of Arts (M.A.)
o English (with licensure)
o History (with licensure)
o Psychology
o Sociology
* Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.)
* Master of Sciences (M.S.)
o Biology
o Chemistry
o Criminal Justice
o Earth Sciences
o Human Sciences (with licensure)
o Mathematics (with licensure)
o Physical Education (with licensure)
o Recreation Administration
School of Education
* Advanced Master’s Program in Curriculum and Instruction
* Master's of School Administration (M.S.A)
* Master's of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.)
o Behavioral-Emotional Disabilities
o Early Education and Language Development (BK License)
o Learning Disabilities
o Mental Disabilities
o Visual Impairment
o Graduate Competencies and Portfolio Requirements
o Goals and Objectives of the Special Education Program
* Master's of Education (M.Ed.)
o Behavioral-Emotional Disabilities
o Learning Disabilities
o Mental Disabilities
o Visual Impairment
o Orientation & Mobility
School of Business
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Joint Juris Doctor/Master of Business Administration (J.D./M.B.A.)
Joint Master of Business Administration/ Master of Information Science (M.B.A./M.I.S.)
School of Law
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
School of Library and Information Sciences
Master of Library Science (M.L.S.)
Master of Information Science (M.I.S.)
Admissions to North Carolina Central University is NOT contingent upon eligibility of financial aid, housing nor contingent on preferred class scheduling. However, students that are admitted early have the best opportunities for consideration of scholarships and financial aid, residence hall assignments, orientation, class registrations and more.
Financial aid is available in the form of scholarships, grants, loans and work study. Most Federal and State funded financial aid programs are awarded on the basis of proven financial need. |
