University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Accounting

The UNC Kenan-Flagler master of accounting program's unique approach to accounting and business education involves a challenging curriculum that integrates accounting with other business disciplines and emphasizes the application of accounting concepts to current business issues. The program is offered in on-campus and online formats and is open to students from any undergraduate major.

Adult-Gerontology Acute CareNP

Adult/Gerontology Nurse Practitioner

African, African American, and Diaspora Studies

The curriculum of the Department of African, African American, and Diaspora Studies emphasizes the histories, cultures, cultural linkages, and contemporary sociopolitical and economic realities of Africa and the African diaspora in the context of a globalizing world. The major offers a concentration in African studies and a concentration in African American and diaspora studies.

Africana Studies

The Department of African, African American, and Diaspora Studies offers M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in Africana studies. The department's geographical breadth covers Africa, North America, South America, and the Caribbean, and its faculty span history, anthropology, political science, literature, ethnomusicology, performance and dance, and other fields. Students are admitted into a major geographic field and declare two major thematic concentrations.

Africana Studies

The Department of African, African American, and Diaspora Studies offers M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in Africana studies. The department's geographical breadth covers Africa, North America, South America, and the Caribbean, and its faculty span history, anthropology, political science, literature, ethnomusicology, performance and dance, and other fields. Students are admitted into a major geographic field and declare two major thematic concentrations.

Ambulatory Care Scholars

The Ambulatory Care Certificate at the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy Asheville Campus gives student pharmacists the opportunity to learn how to develop new ambulatory care services during their Doctor of Pharmacy training. Key components include a robust curriculum, a mentoring program, professional advocacy, and interprofessional education, with coursework in foundations of ambulatory care, special populations, and developing and sustaining services.

American Studies

Doctoral students in American studies who enter with an undergraduate degree may choose to earn the M.A. at the end of their second year, upon completion of the portfolio project, before proceeding to comprehensive examinations and the dissertation. The program offers interdisciplinary training in the study of American culture through historical, literary, visual, and ethnographic methods.

American Studies

The Ph.D. degree in American studies provides rigorous training in interdisciplinary methods dedicated to the understanding of the complex cultures and history of the United States and its place in the world. Graduates are prepared to teach at the college and university levels in American studies and related fields and to pursue professional opportunities in museums, historical sites, and archives. Ph.D. students must complete 20 courses (60 hours).

American Studies

The B.A. major in American studies provides stimulating opportunities to explore the diversity of America's peoples, places, institutions, texts, and performances. Students investigate how American societies form and fragment over time, how dreams are envisioned and embodied, how narratives are constructed and contested, and how histories are written and rewritten.

Anthropology

Anthropology is the integrative study of human beings at all times and in all places. Anthropological expertise has special application for hidden histories and the ancient past; the intersection of human biology and ecology; and the way communities create and use meaning, values, and history in everyday life.

Anthropology

The Department of Anthropology admits only students pursuing the Ph.D., but students may earn an optional master's degree as part of their progress toward the doctorate. The program offers intensive training in the methods and debates of contemporary anthropology across sociocultural, archaeological, and biological anthropology.

Anthropology

The Ph.D. program in anthropology draws on the intellectual strengths of the department's faculty and a tradition of excellence in scholarly and applied approaches to train students to become leading researchers, teachers, and practitioners of anthropological knowledge. The program offers intensive training in the methods and debates of contemporary anthropology while valuing interdisciplinary study.

Applied Data Science

The online Master of Applied Data Science program is offered by the School of Data Science and Society in collaboration with the School of Information and Library Science, the Department of Biostatistics, and the departments of computer science, mathematics, and statistics and operations research. It is delivered through live online classes, asynchronous lessons, in-person immersions, and a real-world, team-based capstone project.

Applied Data Science

The online Master of Applied Data Science program is offered by the School of Data Science and Society in collaboration with the School of Information and Library Science, the Department of Biostatistics, and the departments of computer science, mathematics, and statistics and operations research. It is delivered through live online classes, asynchronous lessons, in-person immersions, and a real-world, team-based capstone project.

Applied Professional Studies

The master of applied professional studies (M.A.P.S.) is an interdisciplinary graduate program in The Graduate School that serves students who need a graduate degree tailored to meet their unique career goals. At the core of the program is a series of courses in leadership and business fundamentals designed to provide students with essential professional skills, supplemented by an individualized specialization built from graduate electives.

Applied Sciences

As a Carolina engineering student, you will build the fundamentals to become a modern problem solver, working with the latest future-focused solutions, materials, and technologies. Because the degree is earned while immersed in the University's wider liberal arts environment, students also hone the creative, critical thinking, and analytical skills needed to address complicated challenges. The program is a collaboration involving the Department of Applied Physical Sciences.

Archaeology

The undergraduate major in archaeology focuses on the systematic study of the human past through its material remains by means of the excavation, recovery, and interpretation of artifacts and other associated evidence. Historical, environmental, and comparative components enable the examination of different culture systems through time and space. The geographic scope of the program includes the Americas, Europe and the Mediterranean, Egypt, and the Near East.

Art History

For those considering professional careers as art historians, critics, or museum and gallery professionals, the Department of Art and Art History offers graduate work leading to the doctor of philosophy. Ph.D. students entering with an M.A. take nine courses, while those entering without an M.A. take 15, plus the doctoral dissertation course. Students must demonstrate proficiency in two languages other than English and pass written and oral preliminary exams.

Art History

The master of arts degree in art history follows the requirements of The Graduate School. Students acquire a broad knowledge of world art while sampling the diverse theory and methods employed by the faculty in the discipline of art history. The master's program is designed to be completed in four semesters and requires a total of 12 courses, 36 credits, including Methods in Art Historical Research, a writing seminar, and a master's thesis.

Art History

The undergraduate program in art history is directed toward two main educational goals: to provide students with an excellent liberal arts foundation through an understanding of the historical and global significance, cultural diversity, and intellectual richness of human artistic traditions from prehistoric times to the present; and to provide students with the intellectual tools needed to investigate the complex roles played by the arts in a variety of social contexts.

Asian and Middle Eastern Studies

The M.A. in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies is a two-year, interdisciplinary humanities degree that prepares students to engage with the social, environmental, and political challenges facing countries in Asia and the Middle East and their transnational communities. Students choose between an interdisciplinary track and a Chinese track, and the degree prepares them for top Ph.D. programs and for careers in government, nonprofit, and private sectors.

Asian Studies

Stretching from Japan to the Arab world, Asia is the largest and most populous continent in the world and home to an array of diverse cultures and political structures. This interdisciplinary major within the Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies offers students the opportunity to study a broad range of topics, building global awareness useful in government employment; internationally oriented business, journalism, law, and teaching; and graduate study.

Biochemistry and Biophysics

The Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics offers a Ph.D. with two customizable tracks in either Biochemistry or Biophysics. The curriculum includes departmental course requirements intended to build skills essential to careers in science, plus track-specific requirements that emphasize basic skills and principles while remaining flexible enough to allow students to focus on different research areas.

Biochemistry and Biophysics

The graduate program in biochemistry and biophysics offers instruction and research opportunities leading primarily to the Ph.D. degree; while the curriculum is designed as a Ph.D. program, a terminal master's degree can be offered under special circumstances. Modern research in the department addresses mechanism and function using the paradigms of molecular biology as influenced by chemistry, physics, and genetics.

Bioinformatics and Computational Biology

Modern biology is being greatly enriched by an infusion of ideas from computational and mathematical fields, including computer science, information science, mathematics, operations research and statistics. The goal of the Curriculum in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology is to train scientists who can bridge these disciplines through a rigorous and balanced curriculum that transcends traditional departmental boundaries.

Bioinformatics and Computational Biology

Modern biology is being greatly enriched by an infusion of ideas from computational and mathematical fields, including computer science, information science, mathematics, operations research and statistics. The goal of the Curriculum in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology is to train scientists who can bridge these disciplines through a rigorous and balanced curriculum that transcends traditional departmental boundaries.

Biology

The Department of Biology offers a program of study leading to a doctor of philosophy degree in biology, with research strengths in genetics, molecular and cell biology, development, physiology, evolutionary biology, ecology, behavior and organismal biology, plant biology, and marine biology. Students interested in evolutionary, ecological, organismal, or quantitative biology apply through the biology graduate program.

Biology (B.A.)

Biology is the study of life from both basic and applied perspectives across a broad range of analytical levels, from the molecule and cell to the organism and ecosystem. The major in biology provides a broad education directed toward an appreciation of the complexity of nature and prepares students for careers in the biological, environmental, and medical sciences. This program is designed to provide greater flexibility than the B.S. degree in meeting broad student interests.

Biology (B.S.)

Biology is the study of life from both basic and applied perspectives across a broad range of analytical levels, from the molecule and cell to the organism and ecosystem. This program is designed for students who intend to continue graduate study in biological or health sciences.

Biology (Joint with the National University of Singapore)

Biology (M.A.)

The Department of Biology offers a master of arts degree requiring a written library report. The master's programs admit students only on an individual basis, when a request is initiated by a prospective student's graduate advisor or when a current Ph.D. student requests to move to a master's program.

Biology (M.S.)

The Department of Biology offers a master of science degree requiring independent research and a thesis. The master's programs admit students only on an individual basis, when a request is initiated by a prospective student's graduate advisor or when a current Ph.D. student requests to move to a master's program.

Biomedical and Health Informatics

The M.P.S. in Biomedical and Health Informatics is an interdisciplinary, 35-credit, non-thesis degree program available as an online or residential program. Graduates gain knowledge and skills in management of large-scale clinical and public health information system projects, development and evaluation of health information systems, and analysis and management of health data for clinical practice, biomedical research, and public health services.

Biomedical Engineering

The Lampe Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering Graduate Program is administered by the combined biomedical engineering graduate faculty from both North Carolina State University and UNC-Chapel Hill. Faculty research includes rehabilitation engineering, regenerative medicine, biomedical imaging, biomedical microdevices, and pharmacoengineering, and the joint program's ties to industry and the Research Triangle support dissertation and thesis research.

Biomedical Engineering

In this major, students learn to apply engineering principles to solve problems in medicine and biology. This is a field of great breadth that incorporates medical imaging, informatics, micro and nanosystems, prosthetics, medical devices, tissue engineering and genomics, drug delivery, and applications of signal processing and control.

Biomedical Engineering

The Lampe Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering Graduate Program is administered by the combined biomedical engineering graduate faculty from both North Carolina State University and UNC-Chapel Hill. Faculty research includes rehabilitation engineering, regenerative medicine, biomedical imaging, biomedical microdevices, and pharmacoengineering, and the joint program's ties to industry and the Research Triangle support dissertation and thesis research.

Biostatistics

The doctor of public health provides professional training to prepare students to participate in and lead evidence-based practice and generate practice-based evidence, to lead and effect change across systems and sectors, and to analyze, develop, implement, and evaluate policies, programs, and services that promote health. It is one of the graduate professional degrees offered by the Gillings School of Global Public Health.

Biostatistics

The doctor of philosophy prepares students for leadership in academic and related settings involving teaching and research. Students learn to be independent investigators by developing and applying theories for understanding public health, health care services, and policy. The degree is offered in the Departments of Biostatistics, Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Epidemiology, Health Behavior, Health Policy and Management, Maternal and Child Health, and Nutrition.

Biostatistics

Biostatistics is a discipline concerned with the improvement of human health through the application and advancement of statistical science. The B.S.P.H. biostatistics curriculum consists of a strong mathematical foundation; advanced coursework in statistical applications, theory, and computing; and an understanding of the public health sciences. The major prepares students to design studies, implement methods, analyze data, and interpret results across a range of disciplines.

Biostatistics (M.S.)

The Master of Science program is designed to provide research-oriented training in the theory and methodology of biostatistics and its applications to the solution of problems in the health sciences. Requirements include public health foundation courses, core biostatistics coursework, electives, and a master's non-thesis project.

Biostatistics (M.S.P.H.)

The master of science in public health prepares students for professional careers in a specialized area of public health and/or public health policy. Students typically take courses primarily in one major department or concentration in the Gillings School of Global Public Health, while core requirements orient them to a broader view of public health. It is usually a terminal degree, though students may use it as a precursor to a doctoral program.

Business Administration

The business administration program is considered a general management degree, and the UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School encourages breadth in both the business curriculum and in the continuation of study in fine arts, humanities, and natural and social sciences. Admission to the program is required, and students are subject to the requirements in place when they are admitted to the school.

Business Administration

The Ph.D. program in business administration is designed for individuals who plan careers in research and teaching. Requirements include business fundamentals, economics, five research methods and quantitative methodology courses, a major area of concentration, a supporting area, a first-year research paper, a comprehensive examination, and a dissertation. Students also serve as teaching and research assistants.

Business Administration (M.B.A.)

UNC Kenan-Flagler offers a STEM-designated master of business administration in full-time, evening executive, Charlotte executive, weekend executive, and online (MBA@UNC) formats. The program combines core coursework in technical and analytical expertise, leadership concepts and decision-making frameworks with extensive electives and experiential learning, including Global Immersion Electives and the STAR consulting program.

Business Administration (M.S.)

The Kenan-Flagler Business School offers a master of science in business research, listed in the catalog's degree programs for business administration alongside the doctoral program. The degree reflects research-oriented graduate study in business at UNC Kenan-Flagler.

Business Journalism

Business Journalism

Business of Healthcare

The Business of Healthcare Certificate builds on the PharmD curriculum through a sequence of Business of Health Care seminars plus electives in areas such as data science in pharmacy, drug development, health policy and managed care, and pharmacy leadership. Students complete prerequisite/co-requisite courses in the U.S. health care system and the pharmacy enterprise.

Business Research

Cell Biology and Physiology

The UNC Cell Biology and Physiology curriculum is an integrative, multidisciplinary predoctoral training program that uses a systems approach to provide comprehensive biomedical graduate education. Students formulate sophisticated strategies for analysis of contemporary biomedical problems, with strong emphasis on career development, including oral and written presentation skills. Admission is through the Biological and Biomedical Sciences Program.

Cell Biology and Physiology

The Department of Cell Biology and Physiology offers a direct-admission terminal master of science program in biomedical research, available in tracks for applicants holding an M.D. and for post-baccalaureate students. Coursework includes human physiology, career and research enhancement seminars, special topics in biomedical science, and a research practicum or internship.

Chemistry

The Ph.D. degree in chemistry is a research degree, and students normally begin research during the first year in graduate school. The degree consists of completion of a suitable program of study, a preliminary doctoral oral examination, a written comprehensive examination satisfied by a research summary and dissertation prospectus, an original research proposal, an original research project culminating in a dissertation, and a final oral examination.

Chemistry (B.A.)

Chemistry is the scientific study of the composition and properties of matter and the investigation of the laws that govern them. All chemists have a common core of knowledge, learned through a highly structured sequence of undergraduate courses in which the content is divided into the classical subdisciplines. The B.A. degree provides students with a rigorous foundation in chemistry.

Chemistry (B.S.)

Chemistry is the scientific study of the composition and properties of matter and the investigation of the laws that govern them. All chemists have a common core of knowledge, learned through a highly structured sequence of undergraduate courses. The B.S. degree is the more intensive professional preparation in chemistry and is offered with optional tracks in biochemistry and in polymer chemistry.

Chemistry (M.A.)

The master of arts (non-thesis) degree in chemistry requires a minimum of 30 semester hours. A typical path to degree completion is 18 hours of advanced chemistry courses and 12 hours in seminar courses and thesis registration. The M.A. written examination is a written report on the current state of research in an area relevant to a departmental research topic, approved by the research advisor.

Chemistry (M.S.)

The master of science degree in chemistry requires a minimum of 30 semester hours of credit. A typical course load involves 18 hours of advanced chemistry courses and 12 hours in seminar courses and thesis registration. A master's thesis and final oral examination are also required.

City and Regional Planning

The doctoral program in planning provides training in research methods, planning theory, and areas of specialization that enable graduates to contribute to the development of substantive theory, knowledge, and scholarship in planning; to formulate and evaluate innovative public policy; and to administer research programs in domestic and international contexts. The degree requires a minimum of 36 credits and four semesters of residence.

City and Regional Planning

City and regional planning is an interdisciplinary field that seeks to improve the quality of life for people in human settlements. The master's degree requires a minimum of 51 credit hours, including core courses, an area of specialization, electives, and a master's project. The department offers four specializations associated with professional planning practice: economic development, housing and community development, land use and environmental planning, and transportation.

Classics

Graduate work in the Department of Classics prepares students for research and teaching at the university level. The doctor of philosophy is offered with a concentration in Greek and Latin, classics with historical emphasis, classical archaeology, or classical and medieval Latin. The University's memberships in overseas research institutes provide numerous opportunities for study and archaeological fieldwork.

Classics

The Department of Classics engages in teaching and researching the civilization of the ancient Greek and Roman world in its broadest sense, from the Bronze Age Aegean to the transmission of classical literature in the Middle Ages and beyond. The primary focus is the language, literature, art, and archaeology of the ancient Greeks and Romans. The undergraduate curriculum prepares students for specialized graduate study and for careers in law, medicine, business, archaeology, and education.

Classics

Graduate work in the Department of Classics is primarily designed to meet the needs of students who intend by intensive study and research to specialize in classics. The M.A. prepares especially for teaching at the secondary level and is offered with a concentration in Greek and Latin or classical archaeology.

Clinical Audiology

The Division of Speech and Hearing Sciences offers a professional doctorate in clinical audiology (Au.D.). Applicants to the Au.D. program follow the guidelines established by the School of Medicine for that degree program, and students enrolled in this clinical degree program are prepared to meet the licensure and certification requirements necessary for the practice of audiology.

Clinical Laboratory Science

The master of science in clinical laboratory science is listed among the graduate and professional programs offered by the Department of Health Sciences in the UNC School of Medicine. The department's mission is to improve health and wellbeing through exemplary and culturally sensitive teaching, innovative research, and person-centered care.

Clinical Laboratory Science

Clinical laboratory science, also called medical laboratory science, is the health profession that provides laboratory information and services needed for the diagnosis and treatment of disease. The field combines many sciences, including microbiology, hematology, chemistry, molecular biology, and immunology. Graduates are eligible to take the national certification examination in medical laboratory science.

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

The Division of Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling in the Department of Health Sciences offers a 60+ credit master of science degree in clinical mental health counseling with concentrations in working with persons with developmental and psychiatric disabilities. The curriculum provides extensive training in principles of mental health counseling, the nature and etiology of mental health and behavioral disorders, culturally responsive approaches, and evidence-based practices.

Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling

The Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling program is a 60+ credit master's degree in the Division of Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling. Graduates are eligible for national professional certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor or National Certified Counselor and meet educational requirements for state licensure to practice. Coursework combines counseling theory, diagnosis and practice, group counseling, evidence-based practices, practicum, and internship.

Clinical Research

Communication Studies

The study of communication is essential for participating in an increasingly complex and mediated global environment. The Department of Communication addresses the many ways communication functions to create, sustain, and transform personal life, social relations, political institutions, economic organizations, and cultural and aesthetic conventions in society, and develops skills for analyzing, interpreting, and critiquing communication problems and questions.

Communication Studies

The Department of Communication admits all graduate students to its doctoral program and does not offer a terminal M.A.; the master's degree in communication studies is earned as part of progress toward the Ph.D. Students admitted with a baccalaureate degree take additional coursework and complete a qualifying exam in their third semester.

Communication Studies

The Ph.D. at UNC is an inquiry-based degree, offering students the opportunity to build unique programs of study around their respective research interests. The program ensures foundational study in subdisciplines of communication studies, including rhetoric, performance studies, media arts, media and technology studies, interpersonal and organizational communication, and cultural studies. Doctoral students admitted with an M.A. complete a minimum of 45 hours of coursework.

Community and Global Public Health

The B.S.P.H. program in community and global public health prepares students to work in partnership with local and global communities to identify, assess, and address health challenges while advancing health equity. The curriculum is rooted in high-impact, community-centered practices, incorporating team-based learning, experiential education, and interdisciplinary perspectives.

Community Preparedness and Disaster Management

The professional certificate program in community preparedness and disaster management is designed to provide students and community leaders in emergency services, public health, emergency management, health services, and veterinary services with the opportunity to enhance their knowledge of disaster management systems used to combat natural and man-made disasters, including terrorism. The certificate consists of three courses (nine credit hours) completed entirely online.

Computational Linguistics

This certificate provides training in linguistic analysis, machine learning, text/data mining, natural language processing and generation, and related areas to prepare students for careers in the tech industry or academia. It is jointly administered by the Department of Linguistics, the Department of Computer Science, and the School of Information and Library Science, and is open to enrolled graduate students in related fields as well as to non-degree-seeking students.

Computer Science

An M.S. candidate must earn 30 semester hours of credit in courses numbered 400 or higher, of which 18 hours must be completed in the Department of Computer Science. A candidate must also satisfy the program product requirement, demonstrate the ability to write a professional-quality technical document, and pass a written or oral comprehensive exam. Students must also complete a breadth requirement across categories of computer science.

Computer Science

Admission to the doctoral program is by a vote of the department faculty and is determined by performance on the preliminary research presentation and exam, course grades, and other evidence. A Ph.D. candidate must satisfy the distribution requirement, write a comprehensive paper, satisfy the program product requirement, participate in the technical communication seminar, pass an oral examination in the dissertation area, and defend a dissertation.

Computer Science (B.A.)

The bachelor of arts degree with a major in computer science will prepare students for a career in either a traditional computing field or a field in which computing is a significant enabling technology. The B.A. degree is the preferred degree for those who wish more flexibility in their program of study. Admission to the major is required.

Computer Science (B.S.)

The bachelor of science with a major in computer science is the preferred degree both for graduate study in computer science and for technical careers in software development, computational science, networking, information systems, and electronic commerce. Graduates are well-suited for professional employment in traditional computer and communications industries as well as in industries where computing and information management are central to the enterprise.

Contemporary European Studies

The curriculum in contemporary European studies (EURO) is designed to provide students with a broad interdisciplinary understanding of modern Europe and the European Union, a focused understanding of contemporary Europe from the perspective of a selected social science discipline, and advanced proficiency in a modern European language.

Curriculum and Instruction

Curriculum and Instruction is listed among the School of Education's doctor of education (Ed.D.) degree programs in the catalog's degree programs list. Ed.D. requirements include a prior master's degree in an approved field, 10 to 12 semester hours of research courses or research experiences, a supervised field experience in the student's area of specialization, written and oral comprehensive and preliminary examinations, and a capstone.

Data Science (B.A.)

The bachelor of arts (B.A.) in data science provides students with high-level development of competencies in mathematics, statistics, computational foundations, ethics, and communication. The curriculum aims to go beyond basic competencies, providing opportunities to integrate analytic techniques across a broad variety of coursework, and allow students to customize the application of data science knowledge according to discipline-specific domain specializations.

Data Science (B.S.)

The bachelor of science (B.S.) in data science provides students with a strong foundation in preparation for entry to the workforce or pursuit of an advanced degree. The degree is comprised of six competencies: responsible data science, communication, computational thinking, mathematical and statistical foundations, optimization, and machine learning and artificial intelligence. The curriculum provides in-depth exposure to quantitative topics with opportunities for direct application.

Dental Hygiene

Dental Hygiene

The dental hygienist is an educator and motivator as well as a health care provider. As a practicing member of the dental health team, the hygienist is primarily concerned with the maintenance of oral health and the prevention of dental disease. Dental hygienists may also assume professional leadership roles, participate in community health programs, engage in research, or serve as consultants and managers in dental care delivery systems.

Dental Hygiene Education

The primary objective of the dental hygiene education program is to prepare exceptional educators for allied dental education programs, providing advanced knowledge to assume positions in teaching, administration, research, and management. The interdisciplinary curriculum draws on the Adams School of Dentistry, Gillings School of Global Public Health, School of Nursing, and School of Education. Thirty-six credit hours are required and the program takes approximately two years.

Dental Surgery

The UNC Adams School of Dentistry offers a four-year doctor of dental surgery (D.D.S.) program to produce healthcare practitioners who are qualified to enter general dental practice, dental research, teaching, public service, or postdoctoral programs including graduate programs in various dental specialties. The school recruits students willing to accept professional responsibilities in their communities and to pursue a lifetime of learning.

Dentistry

Digital Communication

The master's in digital communication is an online program that empowers working professionals to advance their careers and bring immediate impact to their organizations. Through a rigorous, project-based curriculum, students learn to find trends, patterns, and stories in data and communicate insights that will drive impactful decision-making. Students develop content creation and dissemination strategies across platforms and complete a capstone project.

Digital Communication Strategy

This certificate, delivered part-time and online, is designed to help working communication professionals consider what communication initiatives an organization should pursue and why. The courses are part of the Digital Communication master's curriculum, and key concepts include audiences, data, strategy, planning and analytics. It is one of three graduate certificates offered by the Hussman School of Journalism and Media.

Digital Curation and Management

The master of professional science (M.P.S.) in digital curation and management is a 30-credit-hour, online or hybrid degree that focuses on digital curation. This comprehensive degree includes flexible electives and a set of core courses that prepare students to understand the complexities of data management and digital asset stewardship in relation to longevity, discoverability, and usability. All students also complete a remote or in-person digital curation internship.

Digital Media Management

This certificate, delivered part-time and online by the Hussman School of Journalism and Media, is designed to help working communication professionals who want to move into management roles or become better managers. The courses are part of the Digital Communication Master's Curriculum, and key concepts include leadership, business models and brand images.

Digital Storytelling

This certificate, delivered part-time and online by the Hussman School of Journalism and Media, is designed to help working communication professionals build and improve skills in digital content creation. The courses are part of the Digital Communication Master's Curriculum, and key concepts include creating stories and products across platforms, visual literacy, design thinking and user experience.

Disaster Management

Dramatic Art

The study of dramatic art focuses on dramatic texts of the classical and modern periods from across the globe and introduces the student to the variety of artistic endeavors necessary to realize the text in theatrical performance. Majors concentrate on the literature and history of the theatre while investigating the processes involved in acting, directing, design, costume, and technical production.

Dramatic Art

The Department of Dramatic Art offers professional training programs in acting, costume production, and technical production leading to the master of fine arts (M.F.A.) degree. Classroom work is augmented by participation in the professional season of PlayMakers Repertory Company, and students also find performance opportunities in studio projects and productions. All candidates are required to be in residence for three years, six consecutive semesters, and complete 60 credit hours.

Early Childhood, Intervention and Family Support

Earth and Marine Sciences

The B.S. degree program aims to prepare students for employment in the fields of earth and marine sciences as well as graduate study. Students in this program will understand the processes that shaped the Earth and continue to shape it today, learning about the structure, composition, and history of the planet, the management of natural resources, and the assessment and mitigation of natural hazards.

Earth, Marine, and Environmental Sciences

Requirements for the master of science degree are 30 semester hours (including a minimum program residence credit of two full semesters and three hours of EMES 993), a proposal defense, a thesis, and a final oral examination in defense of the thesis. The program provides rigorous, individually tailored educational and research experiences that prepare students for research, teaching, and other careers in earth, marine, and environmental sciences.

Earth, Marine, and Environmental Sciences

Requirements for the Ph.D. include a minimum program residence credit of four full semesters, a minimum of six hours of EMES 994, a proposal defense, a dissertation, and a final oral examination in defense of the dissertation. Students build advanced skills in data analysis and science communication, with options to complete a concentration in geological sciences, marine sciences, or life sciences/ecology.

Ecology

The doctor of philosophy in ecology is offered by the Environment, Ecology, and Energy Program, which links the social and natural sciences to consider the complexity of the environment and integrated approaches to problem identification and solution. Each ecology Ph.D. student must take ENEC 567 and ENEC 569 and register for ENEC 994 at least once for three hours of credit; other course requirements are set by the student's graduate advisory committee.

Ecology (M.A.)

The Environment, Ecology, and Energy Program offers the master of arts in ecology, a multidisciplinary degree that fosters understanding of ecological systems and demonstrates the value of ecological approaches to current and future environmental problems. Requirements for the master of arts are the same as those for the master of science, except that a master of arts paper (ENEC 992) is prepared in place of a master's thesis.

Ecology (M.S.)

The master of science in ecology is offered by the multidisciplinary Environment, Ecology, and Energy Program. Course requirements are determined by the student's advisory committee and must include a minimum of 30 hours of graduate credit, of which no less than 24 hours must be earned in courses and at least three hours in research, plus completion of a thesis.

Economics

The Department of Economics master of science (M.S.) degree is intended to complement Ph.D. programs from this and other departments. Students may obtain an M.S. while working toward a Ph.D. in economics or in another UNC-Chapel Hill graduate program; only applications from students already enrolled in another primary degree program are considered. In addition to coursework, a master of science student writes a research paper under the direction of a faculty advisor.

Economics

The doctoral program prepares students for teaching and research careers in fields including econometrics, financial econometrics, health economics, industrial organization, international finance and trade, labor economics, microeconomic theory, and quantitative macroeconomics. A doctoral candidate must complete 16 Ph.D.-level courses and two semesters of the doctoral dissertation course (ECON 994), and must pass qualifying exams in econometrics, macroeconomics, and microeconomics.

Economics (B.A.)

The courses leading to a B.A. degree with a major in economics comprise a large area of inquiry into the problems and structure of the economic segment of society. Economics is commonly defined as the study of how society allocates scarce resources to satisfy unlimited wants, and it analyzes the market framework for making such choices.

Economics (B.S.)

The B.S. in economics provides a general education for intelligent citizenship with special emphasis on economic principles and the quantitative methods that economists use in applied analysis. It prepares students for private employment in fields such as finance, marketing, consulting, and data analytics, for government employment analyzing the impacts of public policy, and for graduate programs in economics and related fields.

Economics (Joint with the National University of Singapore)

Education

The Ph.D. in education prepares leaders in educational research who understand complex educational issues and who can improve educational practice using state-of-the-art knowledge and research skills. It is a single program with four research emphases: applied developmental sciences and special education; culture, curriculum, and teacher education; learning sciences and psychological studies; and policy, leadership, and school improvement.

Education

The Master of Arts in Education is a graduate degree offered by the UNC School of Education for educators seeking advanced preparation in a chosen content area. Coursework is delivered in person or remotely, and the degree requires a minimum of 30 semester hours of graduate credit.

Educational Innovation, Technology, and Entrepreneurship

The M.A. in Educational Innovation, Technology, and Entrepreneurship (MEITE) is a professional degree program that prepares graduates for careers in the educational technology field, in both the public and private sectors. The 36.0-credit-hour program consists of a core group of courses, one specialized course track, a yearlong internship experience, and a summer thesis project.

Educational Leadership

The School of Education offers two concentrations within the doctor of education degree: K-12 Educational Leadership, designed primarily for leadership roles in K-12 public school districts, and Organizational Learning and Leadership, delivered online. Ed.D. students have eight years to complete both the coursework and the dissertation, and requirements include research coursework, written and oral comprehensive examinations, and a capstone project.

Education for Experienced Teachers

The M.Ed. for experienced teachers is a part-time, field-based program for teachers currently employed in local schools and community-based programs, public and private. It is a 30-to-34-hour program, depending on the content area, that begins in the summer and extends through the subsequent two years. The current content specialty area is early childhood intervention and family support (birth through kindergarten).

Elementary Education

Endodontics

The Endodontics program is a three-year program leading to a certificate in endodontics and a master of science degree. It prepares candidates for careers in academics, research, or the clinical practice of endodontics and for certification by the American Board of Endodontics, through integrated study of biological sciences, clinical skills, literature review, teaching experience, research design and methodology, and a research project.

Endodontics

The Endodontics program is a three-year program leading to a certificate in endodontics and a master of science degree. It prepares candidates for careers in academics, research, or the clinical practice of endodontics and for certification by the American Board of Endodontics, through integrated study of biological sciences, clinical skills, literature review, teaching experience, research design and methodology, and a research project.

English

The M.A. in English's concentration in literature, medicine, and culture works closely with the Department of Anthropology and the Department of Social Medicine. Students enrolled in the program participate in interdisciplinary coursework and research projects with faculty from across the University, drawing on the proximity of top-ranked programs in health care and the liberal arts.

English

English and Comparative Literature

English and comparative literature majors study literature, film, writing, and media of broad geographic and cultural provenance, so students have opportunities to practice comparative thinking. Majors write and research about texts, film, and media inflected with markedly different generic and linguistic features, which hones students' research and writing skills. Majors can follow a general course of study or choose to concentrate in one of seven areas.

English and Comparative Literature

The English and comparative literature program offers a course of study leading to a doctor of philosophy degree, with potential specializations in a range of areas. Students develop a major field of study and a focus of interest, pass two written examinations and an oral defense, and complete and defend a dissertation.

English and Comparative Literature

English (Joint with the National University of Singapore)

Environmental Health Sciences

Environmental health is at the foundation of public health and focuses on understanding the relationships between people and their environment to protect human health, promote well-being, and foster healthy and safe communities. The major is designed to develop a comprehensive understanding of the environmental factors that impact human health, the processes underlying the impact of human activity on the environment, and science-based solutions for environmental problems.

Environmental Science

This major is designed for students focusing on such topics as how material and energy are moved and transformed in complex environmental systems, the role of society in perturbing those processes, and scientific techniques that might be used to improve environmental quality. The program provides interdisciplinary preparation for graduate or professional training as well as for jobs in government, consulting, and industry.

Environmental Sciences and Engineering

The doctor of philosophy prepares students for leadership in academic and related settings involving teaching and research. Students learn to be independent investigators by developing and applying theories for understanding public health, health care services, and policy. The degree is offered in the Departments of Biostatistics, Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Epidemiology, Health Behavior, Health Policy and Management, Maternal and Child Health, and Nutrition.

Environmental Sciences and Engineering (M.S.)

The master of science in the Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering prepares students interested in advanced education or careers in research, practice, or management in the field of environmental sciences and engineering. Students perform research leading to a thesis and potentially publishable work. The department's three interdisciplinary fields of study are air quality and atmospheric processes, human exposure and health effects, and sustainable water resources.

Environmental Sciences and Engineering (M.S.E.E.)

The curriculum leading to the M.S.E.E. is designed to prepare graduates for careers in the environmental engineering profession with special emphasis on water resources and air and industrial hygiene. Students awarded this degree are prepared for professional work with private firms of consulting engineers, with public agencies at the national, state, regional, and local levels of government, and with a variety of industrial organizations.

Environmental Sciences and Engineering (M.S.P.H.)

The master of science in public health prepares students for professional careers in a specialized area of public health and/or public health policy. Students typically take courses primarily in one major department or concentration in the Gillings School of Global Public Health, while core requirements orient them to a broader view of public health. It is usually a terminal degree, though students may use it as a precursor to a doctoral program.

Environmental Studies

The Environment, Ecology, and Energy Program (E3P) offers the multidisciplinary bachelor of arts in environmental studies. Faculty from across the University, including the College of Arts and Sciences and the schools of business, government, law, and public health, mentor students through courses, internships, and research opportunities, giving students an opportunity to explore the knowledge base needed to understand the environment and its relationship to society.

Environment, Ecology, and Energy

Environment, Ecology, and Energy

Epidemiology

The doctor of philosophy prepares students for leadership in academic and related settings involving teaching and research. Students learn to be independent investigators by developing and applying theories for understanding public health, health care services, and policy. The degree is offered in the Departments of Biostatistics, Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Epidemiology, Health Behavior, Health Policy and Management, Maternal and Child Health, and Nutrition.

Epidemiology (M.S.C.R.)

The master of science in clinical research is offered through the Department of Epidemiology. It is intended to complement substantive training in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and other health affairs disciplines by enhancing the student's ability to apply appropriate research methodologies to a chosen or established field of research. Applicants must demonstrate a clear relationship with a mentor who provides content-area guidance during the program.

Epidemiology (M.S.P.H.)

The master of science in public health prepares students for professional careers in a specialized area of public health and/or public health policy. Students typically take courses primarily in one major department or concentration in the Gillings School of Global Public Health, while core requirements orient them to a broader view of public health. It is usually a terminal degree, though students may use it as a precursor to a doctoral program.

Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health

Understand the principles of epidemiology and its role in public health.

Exercise and Sport Science

The Department of Exercise and Sport Science offers a master of arts degree with specialization in one of two areas: exercise physiology and sport administration. The minimum number of semester credit hours required by The Graduate School for the master of arts degree is 30, while the sport administration track requires 32. All students must complete a research thesis and successfully defend it in a final oral examination.

Exercise and Sport Science (B.A.)

Exercise and sport science examines the anatomy, physics, physiology, and psychology of sport and exercise. The general major provides foundational courses in exercise science that prepare students for many paths, while additional tracks focus on sport administration and on preparing fitness professionals for careers in the health-fitness industry, personal training, exercise therapy, or graduate study in exercise physiology.

Exercise and Sport Science (B.S.)

The Department of Exercise and Sport Science offers a Bachelor of Science in exercise and sport science alongside its Bachelor of Arts tracks. The major examines human movement, physical activity, and sport through coursework in applied physiology, biomechanics, motor behavior, and sport science.

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Field Epidemiology

The online graduate Certificate in Field Epidemiology is cosponsored by the Departments of Epidemiology and Public Health Leadership and Practice. The certificate requires the completion of 12 credit hours (four courses) that are designed for working practitioners and emphasizes practical, applied skills.

Folklore

The M.A. program in folklore focuses on the study of creativity and aesthetic expression in everyday life and on the social and political implications of this expression as it unfolds in contested arenas of culture. Committed to preparing students for ethical practice in a multicultural world, the program offers a flexible curriculum that readies students for both public practice and further academic study. Master's students complete 10 courses (30 hours).

Genetics and Molecular Biology

Genetics and Molecular Biology

The Curriculum in Genetics and Molecular Biology is an interdepartmental predoctoral training program leading to a Ph.D. degree in genetics and molecular biology. The program trains students to be creative, sophisticated research scientists, emphasizing a foundation of knowledge, laboratory skills, the ability to formulate experimental approaches to contemporary problems in the biological sciences, and completion of an original research project.

Geography and Environment

Geography is the science of space, place, and environment. The department offers classes spanning the social and natural sciences, training students in qualitative, quantitative, and spatial analysis and modeling as well as laboratory methodologies. Geographic inquiry is global and local, inherently interdisciplinary, and offers skills that enable insights into pressing issues valued by employers and policy makers.

Geography and Environment

The doctoral program aims to produce leading scholars and practitioners who will make vital contributions to contemporary geographical, social, and environmental knowledge, research, teaching, and institutions. Departmental research specializations include biophysical geography and earth systems science; culture, society, and space; geographic information and analysis; globalization and international development; and nature-society studies.

Geography and Environment

The Department of Geography and Environment offers advanced programs leading to the master of arts and doctor of philosophy degrees. All graduate students complete three core courses presenting the foundations of geographical theory, communication, and research; thereafter the program of study is flexible and tailored to the individual student in consultation with an advisor and committee.

Geography (Joint with the National University of Singapore)

Geological Sciences

The study of earth's dynamic systems is a field that has seen major advances over the last few decades. Geologists investigate diverse systems that play a large role in controlling the environment at the earth's surface. The B.A. degree is designed to prepare students for professional employment in the earth and environmental sciences and is an ideal degree program for students who wish to pursue a double major.

Germanic and Slavic Languages and Literatures

The Department of Germanic and Slavic Languages and Literatures offers instruction and conducts research in the languages, literatures, and cultures of central, northern, and eastern Europe. The major offers concentrations in German studies, Russian language and culture, and Slavic and East European studies, providing preparation useful in government, internationally oriented business, journalism, law, the sciences, and teaching.

German Studies

The Department of Germanic and Slavic Languages and Literatures offers a Ph.D. in German studies in conjunction with Duke University. The Carolina-Duke graduate program is a fully merged graduate program drawing on one of the largest German studies faculties in the country; students apply to a single program and graduate with a diploma bearing the names of both institutions. Admission is competitive and limited to no more than seven students a year.

German Studies

The Department of Germanic and Slavic Languages and Literatures offers German studies graduate work in conjunction with Duke University through the fully merged Carolina-Duke Graduate Program in German Studies. The program does not admit students for the M.A., but students in the program are able to receive an M.A. en route to the Ph.D. at any time after successfully passing the Writing Proficiency Review.

Global Health

The PHLP online graduate Certificate in Global Health examines the complexities inherent in improving health on a global scale. The curriculum requires the completion of 9 credit hours (three courses) designed to strengthen the global health competencies and abilities of healthcare practitioners.

Global Studies

Global studies is an interdisciplinary curriculum that brings together diverse perspectives and frameworks to analyze the complex relationships between local, national, and global structures. The curriculum provides students with the knowledge and skills to develop effective and innovative responses to critical global challenges by training them in methodologies drawn from multiple academic disciplines.

Global Studies

The master of arts in global studies is a two-year interdisciplinary applied research degree that combines scholarly rigor and practical skills. Students focus on transregional and transnational themes, events, and processes that affect states and societies around the world, and specialize in one of four concentrations: global politics, global economics, global migration, or Russian, Eurasian, and East European studies.

Health Behavior

The doctor of public health provides professional training to prepare students to participate in and lead evidence-based practice and generate practice-based evidence, to lead and effect change across systems and sectors, and to analyze, develop, implement, and evaluate policies, programs, and services that promote health. It is one of the graduate professional degrees offered by the Gillings School of Global Public Health.

Health Behavior

The doctor of philosophy prepares students for leadership in academic and related settings involving teaching and research. Students learn to be independent investigators by developing and applying theories for understanding public health, health care services, and policy. The degree is offered in the Departments of Biostatistics, Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Epidemiology, Health Behavior, Health Policy and Management, Maternal and Child Health, and Nutrition.

Health Behavior

The master of science in public health prepares students for professional careers in a specialized area of public health and/or public health policy. Students typically take courses primarily in one major department or concentration in the Gillings School of Global Public Health, while core requirements orient them to a broader view of public health. It is usually a terminal degree, though students may use it as a precursor to a doctoral program.

Health Care Leadership and Administration

Healthcare Management

The certificate is an 11-credit program over 12-15 months (one course per semester) that provides core health management competencies for emerging healthcare leaders. Participants develop skills in understanding, measuring, and leading successful healthcare units at levels appropriate to their career stage. For those without previous master's-level training, the certificate may also meet core requirements for the residential or executive Master of Health Administration.

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Health Informatics

The Ph.D. in Health Informatics prepares graduate students to contribute to the field of biomedical and health informatics through research, teaching, and exposure to practical challenges. The Carolina Health Informatics Program (CHIP) Ph.D. trains scholars for careers in research and instruction as well as leadership roles in industry, providing research experience and familiarity with biomedical and health informatics concepts, theories, and methods.

Health Policy and Management

The doctor of philosophy prepares students for leadership in academic and related settings involving teaching and research. Students learn to be independent investigators by developing and applying theories for understanding public health, health care services, and policy. The degree is offered in the Departments of Biostatistics, Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Epidemiology, Health Behavior, Health Policy and Management, Maternal and Child Health, and Nutrition.

Health Policy and Management

Health policy and management students are motivated to improve individual and population health, advance health equity, and strengthen access to the resources needed to be healthy through effective policy and management of health-related organizations and programs. The B.S.P.H. program prepares students with a strong public health foundation, in-depth knowledge of the U.S. health system, and essential analytical, teamwork, and management skills.

Health Policy and Management (M.H.A.)

The M.H.A. is a professional degree for individuals wishing to pursue management careers in health organizations, including health systems, hospitals, consulting firms, managed care organizations, insurance companies, medical group practices, and government agencies. The degree provides strong preparation in the management disciplines, a comprehensive understanding of the health care sector, and professional development. The program is CAHME accredited.

Health Policy and Management (M.S.P.H.)

The master of science in public health prepares students for professional careers in a specialized area of public health and/or public health policy. Students typically take courses primarily in one major department or concentration in the Gillings School of Global Public Health, while core requirements orient them to a broader view of public health. It is usually a terminal degree, though students may use it as a precursor to a doctoral program.

History

The Department of History educates students about the past, teaching them to discover the rich diversity of historical human experiences. The study of history also equips students with the valuable critical thinking, research, and communication skills they need to succeed in the present, preparing them for a wide variety of careers and a life of informed citizenship.

History

The graduate history program at UNC-Chapel Hill trains professional historians to be both scholars and teachers. M.A. coursework usually includes an introduction to historical thought and an introductory research seminar, a two-semester reading colloquium, an additional 900-level seminar, and thesis credit. Candidates must pass a reading-knowledge examination in an appropriate foreign language, prepare a thesis based on original research, and pass an oral examination on the thesis.

History

Candidates for the Ph.D. complete a research seminar, two courses in a second field of study, research design, and dissertation credit beyond the M.A. requirements. A reading knowledge of two foreign languages or advanced proficiency in one is required. Each doctoral student must pass written comprehensive examinations in the major field, an oral examination focused on the dissertation, and defend a dissertation.

History (Joint with the National University of Singapore)

Human and Organizational Leadership Development

The human and organizational leadership development (HOLD) program prepares graduates to understand, lead, and work effectively with a diverse set of stakeholders in organizations focused on learning and human development. The curriculum provides students with a grounding in the science of learning and adult learning, organizational and leadership theory, and quantitative and qualitative social science research.

Human Development and Family Science

The mission of the human development and family science (HDFS) program is to promote the well-being of children, youth, and families in diverse developmental and societal contexts through evidence-based teaching, service, leadership, advocacy, research, and innovation. HDFS prepares students for careers and graduate programs in fields such as education, public health, occupational therapy, social work, health services, and counseling services.

Human Movement Science

The Department of Health Sciences in the School of Medicine offers an interdisciplinary program in human movement science leading to the doctor of philosophy degree, developing research and teaching scholars capable of producing new knowledge in the field.

Human Movement Science

Information and Library Science

The Doctor of Philosophy in Information and Library Science is a research degree whose purpose is to educate scholars capable of addressing problems of scholarly consequence in the field. Each student develops a program of studies tailored to individual interests and career goals, including a seminar on research issues and questions and an appropriate sequence of courses in statistics, with opportunities to develop teaching skills through coursework and teaching experience.

Information Science

The goal of the M.S.I.S. program is to enable students to contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of information systems and networks; lead the development of new technologies and applications relating to the delivery of information; and demonstrate theoretical knowledge of information science. Graduates work in areas such as systems analysis and design, database administration, user experience design, information security, and knowledge management.

Information Science

The bachelor of science in information science is designed to prepare its graduates for a variety of careers in the information industry, including information architecture, database design and implementation, Web design and implementation, business systems analysis, and information consulting, as well as for graduate study. The major integrates the study of the creation and management of information content, the people who create and use information, and supporting technologies.

Innovation for the Public Good

The Carolina Graduate Certificate in Innovation for the Public Good (CIPG) gives master's and doctoral students an educational pathway to explore modern change-making and practice the skills they need to help create meaningful change in the world. The certificate is sponsored by three academic units: the College of Arts and Sciences, the Gillings School of Global Public Health, and the School of Education.

Innovation, Leadership, and Management

The Graduate Certificate in Innovation, Leadership and Management emphasizes innovation and commercialization, as well as workplace leadership and management principles. It offers skill development in areas highly valued by companies, nonprofits, and government units, opportunities to complete relevant work experiences, and a customizable curriculum of innovation, leadership, and management courses.

Interdisciplinary Studies

The interdisciplinary studies major provides an innovative space and a flexible, individualized program structure for students who wish to develop a major different from those already offered by the departments and curricula of the College of Arts and Sciences. Majors are designed to support rigorous investigation of a topic, theme, or area of inquiry requiring advanced coursework in multiple disciplinary fields.

Introduction to Environmental Law and Policy

Learn about environmental law and policy to understand how legal frameworks protect the environment.

Latin American Studies

Graduate students seeking to document area expertise in Latin American studies are encouraged to earn a certificate in conjunction with any advanced degree in any University graduate program, offered through the Institute for the Study of the Americas. Requirements are a minimum of two semesters of residence, language competence in Spanish or Portuguese, four graduate courses on Latin American topics, a thesis on a topic related to Latin America, and an oral defense of the thesis.

Latin American Studies

The Curriculum in Latin American and Caribbean Studies enhances students' knowledge of a world region of vital importance to the national interest of the United States and encourages the development of Carolina students as global citizens. It promotes critical language competencies and cultural skills and provides multidisciplinary forms of knowledge for understanding the forces that have shaped modern Latin America and the Caribbean.

Latino Media and Journalism Studies

Law

The nationally ranked UNC School of Law offers a broad legal education that rigorously blends academic and practical skills and leads to a Juris Doctor degree and prepares graduates for admission to the bar. The curriculum comprises required 1L coursework in civil procedure, contracts, criminal law, property, torts, constitutional law, and legal research and writing, followed by professional responsibility courses and electives that must include experiential and rigorous writing credits.

Leadership Academy

The Leadership Academy Certificate at UNC Kenan-Flagler's MBA@UNC program is designed for high achievers aiming to excel in senior-level roles across various industries. Building on the core MBA curriculum, it focuses on developing crucial people management skills and leadership competencies so students learn to maximize team effectiveness, drive results, empower others, and make strategic decisions.

Library Science

The M.S.L.S. program helps students become leaders in the dynamic world of libraries and information organizations. Students gain proficiency in the theories and practices used in libraries, archives, and other cultural institutions, including effective communication across differing ethical, cultural, political, social, and emotional perspectives. Coursework is selected in consultation with a faculty advisor, and a master's paper or practicum project is required.

Linguistics

Courses in linguistics are intended to open up systematic perspectives on the nature of human language by means of detailed studies of language structure, language change and language acquisition, the sound system of language, and the syntactic/semantic system of language. The major is designed to provide a fundamental understanding of modern linguistics for students seeking a general liberal arts education as well as those preparing for graduate study.

Linguistics

The Department of Linguistics offers graduate work leading to the degree of master of arts in linguistics. Degree candidates must demonstrate both a basic knowledge of the field of linguistics as a whole and the ability to do independent study in a chosen specialty. Basic knowledge is acquired through required courses, while knowledge of a specialty is gained through elective courses and by writing a thesis.

Management

The UNC Kenan-Flagler master of management program provides a foundational and rigorous program of study in the field of business, equipping individuals with the essential skills and knowledge necessary for successful business careers across multiple industries. It is designed for students who did not study business at the undergraduate level and is intended for those with zero to two years of work experience.

Management and Society

The undergraduate major in management and society is an interdisciplinary program that focuses on the institutional context and inner workings of organizations and the economic system, with both a historical and contemporary perspective. The curriculum prepares students to either directly enter the workforce or as preparation for business-oriented graduate and professional degree programs.

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Materials Science

The graduate program in materials science is an interdisciplinary program in the Department of Applied Physical Sciences that brings together faculty from chemistry, mathematics, physics and astronomy, and other departments. Primary areas of emphasis are optical and electronic materials, nanomaterials, polymers, and biomaterials. Students begin with a core curriculum covering the fundamentals of materials and continue with electives suited to their research area.

Materials Science

The graduate program in materials science is an interdisciplinary program in the Department of Applied Physical Sciences that brings together faculty from chemistry, mathematics, physics and astronomy, and other departments. Primary areas of emphasis are optical and electronic materials, nanomaterials, polymers, and biomaterials. Students begin with a core curriculum covering the fundamentals of materials and continue with electives suited to their research area.

Maternal and Child Health

The doctor of philosophy prepares students for leadership in academic and related settings involving teaching and research. Students learn to be independent investigators by developing and applying theories for understanding public health, health care services, and policy. The degree is offered in the Departments of Biostatistics, Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Epidemiology, Health Behavior, Health Policy and Management, Maternal and Child Health, and Nutrition.

Mathematics

A candidate for the Ph.D. must earn at least four semesters of residency credit, satisfy the computer programming requirement, complete either the Pure Math or the Applied Math option for comprehensive examinations, pass at least six advanced courses, pass the Teaching Assistant Teaching Seminar and perform two semesters of instructional service, pass a preliminary oral exam on the chosen specialty area, and write and defend a Ph.D. thesis.

Mathematics (B.A.)

Mathematics has always been a fundamental component of human thought and culture, and the growth of technology in recent times has further increased its importance. The B.A. program is more flexible than the B.S. program; it allows students to specialize in mathematics and at the same time either to follow a broad liberal arts program or to specialize in a second area.

Mathematics (B.S.)

The B.S. program in mathematics is more comprehensive than the B.A.; it provides solid preparation for work or for further study in mathematics and related fields. Within the B.S. program there is an applied option, which is designed for students who are primarily interested in using mathematics for the study of other sciences.

Mathematics (M.A.)

The Department of Mathematics offers graduate training leading to the degrees of master of arts, master of science, and doctor of philosophy. A master's candidate must earn at least two semesters of residency credit, demonstrate computer programming ability, perform satisfactorily in 30 hours of approved graduate work, complete a master's thesis, pass an oral examination, and pass one of the written comprehensive exams given to doctoral students.

Mathematics (M.S.)

The master of science in mathematics requires at least two semesters of residency credit, demonstrated computer programming ability, satisfactory performance in 30 hours of approved graduate work with at least 15 hours in Department of Mathematics courses numbered 600 or above, a master's project or thesis, an oral examination, and passage of one of the written comprehensive exams given to doctoral students.

Media and Communication

The doctorate in media and communication prepares students to excel in college teaching and research positions or research careers in communication industries. Advancing the body of knowledge through theory building and testing, faculty work closely with each student to develop a program of study that is both interdisciplinary and tailored to the student's needs and interests. The goal is to produce outstanding scholars, effective educators, and highly skilled researchers.

Media and Communication

The master's in media and communication, UNC Hussman's on-campus master's program, prepares students to be leaders and critical thinkers through training in skills, communication concepts, and research and analysis. The program consists of three areas of study: journalism, strategic communication, and theory and research. All residential master's students must pass the school's word usage and grammar test; curricular and thesis/capstone requirements vary by area of study.

Media and Journalism

The Hussman School of Journalism and Media prepares students for careers in journalism and media by offering an academic program that provides a basic liberal arts education, an understanding of the responsibilities of a free press and the role of free speech in a democratic society, and a fundamental knowledge of journalistic and media techniques and substance.

Medical Anthropology

Medical anthropology addresses the biological, cultural, and political-economic dimensions of health, illness, and healing historically and at present. The program deploys quantitative and qualitative methods to examine the body as a site of evolutionary processes and cultural symbols, and provides students the knowledge needed to pursue careers and post-graduate studies in global health, public health, allied health care, medicine, and dentistry.

Medical Science

Medicine

Microbiology and Immunology

The Department of Microbiology and Immunology M.S. degree program is primarily research based and exists only to serve two specific populations of students described under the department's admissions requirements. Requirements include seminar/tutorial core courses, at least four graduate-level elective courses relevant to the student's scientific or research goals, and master's research and thesis.

Microbiology and Immunology

The Department of Microbiology and Immunology, an administrative division of the School of Medicine, offers instruction leading to the doctor of philosophy degree. The Ph.D. program provides a foundation of fundamental knowledge in modern microbiology and immunology, fosters critical scientific thinking, develops written and oral communication skills, allows students to gain teaching experience, and offers opportunities to present research at national meetings.

Middle East Studies

The Department of Religious Studies sponsors the joint Duke-UNC Graduate Certificate in Middle East Studies. Details on the certificate are available through the Duke-UNC Consortium for Middle East Studies.

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Music (B.A.)

The Department of Music provides many opportunities to students who wish to study music within a strong liberal arts curriculum, fostering creative endeavor and critical inquiry through courses, ensembles, and lessons on instruments or voice. The B.A. requires at least 35 credit hours in music and at least 75 outside the major, with 120 total credit hours in the degree.

Music (B.Mus.)

The Bachelor of Music program is designed for those seeking a degree that offers a more extensive component in performance, history, ethnomusicology, theory, composition, or music education. Students must complete 64 credit hours in music and at least 54 credit hours outside the major.

Musicology

The Department of Music offers the doctor of philosophy in musicology, encompassing music history, music theory, ethnomusicology, and studies of popular culture. The graduate program is an integrated M.A.-Ph.D. sequence. Doctoral students complete an additional 12 hours of seminars beyond the 30 hours required for the M.A., pass a written examination, take an oral examination on a proposed dissertation topic, and complete and defend a dissertation.

Musicology

The Department of Music offers the master of arts in musicology, construing musicology in its broad sense to encompass the interrelated disciplines of music history, music theory, ethnomusicology, and studies of popular culture. For the M.A. degree, students take courses totaling 30 credit hours and meet the M.A. Thesis Substitute requirement by the end of their third semester. All students pursuing the master's degree take a written comprehensive examination.

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Neurodiagnostics and Sleep Science

The neurodiagnostics and sleep science major prepares individuals for professional practice in the health specialties of neurodiagnostics and sleep science, and allows current practitioners to continue their professional development. The curriculum offers professional coursework in advanced methods and monitoring, program administration, and clinical outcomes evaluation, culminating in a capstone experience.

Neuroscience

Neuroscience embodies the liberal arts experience as it draws on techniques and findings from several academic disciplines including biology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, physics, and psychology. The program provides students with the fundamental knowledge and exposure needed to pursue careers and post-graduate studies in fields related to psychology, health and disease, biomedical research, biotechnology, and other emerging disciplines.

Neuroscience

The Neuroscience Curriculum, a broadly based interdisciplinary graduate training program in the neurosciences, offers the master of science degree in addition to the doctor of philosophy, as listed in the Graduate School's degree programs by schools and departments.

Neuroscience

The Neuroscience Curriculum at UNC-Chapel Hill is a broadly based interdisciplinary graduate training program in the neurosciences, with 85 primary faculty members who can serve as dissertation advisors. Courses required for the Ph.D. include Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience and Systems and Translational Neuroscience, plus seminar, biostatistics, responsible conduct of research, electives, and dissertation research. Applicants apply through the Biological and Biomedical Sciences Program.

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Nursing

The master of science in nursing program prepares nurses for advanced practice nursing focused on direct patient care or as advanced specialists in health care leadership and administration. The program of study varies from 33 to 46 credits of academic coursework, including clinical practice, a professional portfolio, and a master's paper or thesis.

Nursing

The Ph.D. program is grounded in a commitment to enhancing the health of individuals, families, and communities; increasing the effectiveness of health care systems; and furthering the translation of research into practice. Graduates are prepared to advance the theoretical and empirical underpinnings of nursing science, engage in interdisciplinary inquiry, and disseminate knowledge. The program of study is a minimum of 54 credits including a qualifying examination and a dissertation.

Nursing

Courses in the nursing major are taken at the upper-division level and build on a strong foundation in the sciences and humanities to develop the knowledge and skills needed to practice nursing in contemporary society. Clinical experiences take place in a broad variety of settings that reflect current patterns of health care delivery, allowing students to develop competence in empathetic care, critical thinking, technical skills, clinical judgment, and management of care.

Nursing

The doctor of nursing practice program prepares nurses for the highest level of advanced practice nursing focused on direct patient care or as leaders in health care systems. Graduates receive preparation in evidence-based practice, organization and systems leadership, finance, health policy, information technology, population health, quality improvement, patient safety, and translational research.

Nursing Education

A graduate certificate in nursing education, consisting of an additional nine credits, is available for School of Nursing master's and D.N.P. students who desire to develop skills in teaching and learning along with their advanced nursing preparation.

Nutrition

The doctor of public health provides professional training to prepare students to participate in and lead evidence-based practice and generate practice-based evidence, to lead and effect change across systems and sectors, and to analyze, develop, implement, and evaluate policies, programs, and services that promote health. It is one of the graduate professional degrees offered by the Gillings School of Global Public Health.

Nutrition

The doctor of philosophy in the Department of Nutrition develops students' research and teaching skills through coursework, research, practice opportunities and preliminary doctoral examinations. These experiences prepare graduates for careers in scientific research or teaching at universities, in federal or state agencies, and in industry or private research institutions. Doctoral opportunities are available on the Chapel Hill campus and at the Nutrition Research Institute.

Nutrition

The M.S. degree in Nutrition is offered to students who wish to increase their knowledge of nutrition science and acquire skills in laboratory and/or population-based research. It is useful for students interested in nutrition research or a career in industry, as well as for students considering pursuit of a doctoral degree in medicine or other areas of public health and biomedical sciences. M.S. students perform advanced research in nutrition and take graduate nutrition courses.

Nutrition

The bachelor of science in public health program in nutrition introduces the undergraduate student to the science of nutrition in health and disease and to social and behavioral aspects of eating in the context of public and individual health. The curriculum offers a range of courses on nutritional, epidemiological, intervention, and policy aspects of human diseases, with tracks in nutrition science and research and in nutrition, health, and society.

Occupational Science

Occupational Science

The Ph.D. program of the Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy offers opportunities for graduate students to receive training across a range of the discipline's interests, to include work in cognate disciplines, and to work directly with faculty members on specific research projects. Graduates are prepared to assume leadership roles as scholars, researchers, and educators in academic institutions and as clinical researchers in health care and community settings.

Occupational Therapy

The Master of Science in Occupational Therapy is an entry-level program designed for people with an undergraduate degree in a field other than occupational therapy. It is organized and sequenced for two years of full-time, in-person study and requires coursework including research experiences plus Level II full-time fieldwork.

Operative Dentistry and Biomaterials

The operative dentistry and biomaterials program is a three-year program that awards a certificate in operative dentistry and a master of science degree. Its primary goal is to prepare graduates for careers in dental education and research through component areas of research, teaching, and patient care, with core basic and clinical science courses, research design and statistics, a clinical component in contemporary operative dentistry, and preclinical and clinical teaching experience.

Operative Dentistry and Biomaterials

The operative dentistry and biomaterials program is a three-year program that awards a certificate in operative dentistry and a master of science degree. Its primary goal is to prepare graduates for careers in dental education and research through component areas of research, teaching, and patient care, with core basic and clinical science courses, research design and statistics, a clinical component in contemporary operative dentistry, and preclinical and clinical teaching experience.

Oral and Craniofacial Biomedicine

Oral and craniofacial biomedicine is a highly translational, multidisciplinary program of study that focuses on the growth, development, and pathologies of the craniofacial complex and associated physiological structures, as well as the study of disease and healing mechanisms related to these structures. The discipline applies immunology, embryology, physiology, cellular and molecular biology, pharmacology, microbiology, and biochemistry to the oral cavity and craniofacial complex.

Oral and Craniofacial Biomedicine

Oral and craniofacial biomedicine is a highly translational, multidisciplinary program of study that focuses on the growth, development, and pathologies of the craniofacial complex and associated physiological structures, as well as the study of disease and healing mechanisms related to these structures. The discipline applies immunology, embryology, physiology, cellular and molecular biology, pharmacology, microbiology, and biochemistry to the oral cavity and craniofacial complex.

Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology

The oral and maxillofacial pathology program is a three-year program that awards a certificate in oral and maxillofacial pathology and a master of science degree. It prepares qualified specialists for positions of responsibility in institutions of higher dental education or research or in private practice, developing competence in surgical oral pathology, clinical management of head and neck disorders, laboratory management, and teaching and research skills.

Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology

The oral and maxillofacial pathology program is a three-year program that awards a certificate in oral and maxillofacial pathology and a master of science degree. It prepares qualified specialists for positions of responsibility in institutions of higher dental education or research or in private practice, developing competence in surgical oral pathology, clinical management of head and neck disorders, laboratory management, and teaching and research skills.

Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology

The oral and maxillofacial radiology program is a three-year program that awards a certificate in oral and maxillofacial radiology and a Master of Science degree. Training spans radiological sciences, clinical sciences including intraoral, extraoral and cone beam CT imaging, medical sciences, and research sciences, and each graduate student develops an original research project. The program meets the eligibility requirements of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology.

Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology

The oral and maxillofacial radiology program is a three-year program that awards a certificate in oral and maxillofacial radiology and a Master of Science degree. Training spans radiological sciences, clinical sciences including intraoral, extraoral and cone beam CT imaging, medical sciences, and research sciences, and each graduate student develops an original research project. The program meets the eligibility requirements of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

The oral and maxillofacial surgery program is a six-year dual-degree (M.D.) program with a certificate in oral and maxillofacial surgery, offered as one of the advanced education programs of the UNC Adams School of Dentistry.

Orthodontics

The orthodontic program provides a combination of clinical experience in orthodontics and critical thinking and research experience, leading to a certificate in orthodontics and a master of science degree conferred by the UNC Graduate School. The program offers a 33-month curriculum; students complete core courses, didactic and clinical seminars, patient care, comprehensive examinations, and a research project.

Orthodontics

The orthodontic program provides a combination of clinical experience in orthodontics and critical thinking and research experience, leading to a certificate in orthodontics and a master of science degree conferred by the UNC Graduate School. The program offers a 33-month curriculum; students complete core courses, didactic and clinical seminars, patient care, comprehensive examinations, and a research project.

Participatory Research

Pathobiology and Translational Science

The Ph.D. program in Pathobiology and Translational Science offers a structured yet flexible path for students to develop advanced research skills. Key requirements include coursework, passing written and oral exams, developing a research proposal, completing original dissertation research, and successfully defending the dissertation. In the first year students participate in the Biologic and Biomedical Sciences Program, completing foundational coursework and laboratory rotations.

Pathology

Pathology

Graduate work in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine is offered through the Pathobiology and Translational Science graduate program to those interested in acquiring more extensive knowledge of disease pathogenesis, with a master of science degree offered in addition to the doctor of philosophy. Major emphasis is given to the laboratory investigation of molecular and cellular mechanisms responsible for disease initiation, progression, and treatment.

Pathology

Peace, War, and Defense

Peace and war are among the oldest dreams and most difficult challenges of human experience. The curriculum brings together faculty and courses from many disciplines to provide undergraduates with a range of approaches to the fundamental issues of human conflict and national and global security and defense.

Pediatric Dentistry

The graduate program in pediatric dentistry leads to a clinical certificate in pediatric dentistry and a master of science, master of public health, or Ph.D. degree awarded by the UNC Graduate School. The minimum program length is 36 months. The program's goal is to prepare the student for a career in academic research, dental education, clinical practice, or public health, with emphasis on leadership skills and advocacy for children's health.

Pediatric Dentistry

The graduate program in pediatric dentistry leads to a clinical certificate in pediatric dentistry and a master of science, master of public health, or Ph.D. degree awarded by the UNC Graduate School. The minimum program length is 36 months. The program's goal is to prepare the student for a career in academic research, dental education, clinical practice, or public health, with emphasis on leadership skills and advocacy for children's health.

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Periodontology

The periodontology program is designed to prepare dentists to enter the clinical practice of periodontics or to work in academics and research. It consists of a 36-month course of study leading to a certificate in periodontics and a master of science degree conferred by the UNC Graduate School. The curriculum covers prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases of the supporting tissues of the teeth, with a primary focus on clinical skills in periodontology and implantology.

Periodontology

The periodontology program is designed to prepare dentists to enter the clinical practice of periodontics or to work in academics and research. It consists of a 36-month course of study leading to a certificate in periodontics and a master of science degree conferred by the UNC Graduate School. The curriculum covers prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases of the supporting tissues of the teeth, with a primary focus on clinical skills in periodontology and implantology.

Pharmaceutical Sciences

The UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy offers the doctor of philosophy in pharmaceutical sciences with concentrations in one of four research areas: chemical biology and medicinal chemistry; pharmacoengineering and molecular pharmaceutics; pharmacotherapy and experimental therapeutics; or pharmaceutical outcomes and policy.

Pharmaceutical Sciences

The UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy offers a master of science in pharmaceutical sciences concentrating in health-system pharmacy administration. The program prepares future health care leaders to manage highly complex and multifaceted pharmacy enterprise operations through both didactic education and experiential opportunities. A residential option serves full-time students with a Pharm.D.

Pharmacology

The Department of Pharmacology offers a program of study leading to the doctor of philosophy in pharmacology, with an individualized curriculum recognizing the diverse backgrounds and interests of students. Basic course requirements include introductory and advanced courses in pharmacology and related programs; students must also pass written and oral doctoral examinations, write a dissertation based on original research, and pass a final oral examination.

Pharmacology

Under special circumstances the Department of Pharmacology will offer a program leading to the M.S. degree. The requirements are appropriate coursework, a written examination, and a thesis based on original research in the pharmacological sciences.

Pharmacy

Pharmacists are drug information experts and are among the most trusted and most accessible health care professionals. The UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy's doctor of pharmacy program requires at least two years of undergraduate study (at least 72 credit hours), followed by four years of study in the professional program.

Philosophy

The graduate program in philosophy is designed to equip students to engage with both perennial and cutting-edge philosophical enquiry. Candidates for the master's degree must satisfactorily complete 30 semester hours of graduate work, including PHIL 700 in the first semester, and must satisfy a Formal Methods Requirement and various Distribution Requirements. Successfully completing an M.A. thesis is also a condition for receiving the degree.

Philosophy

The principal goal of the study of philosophy is to enable students to think more clearly, deeply, and appreciatively about themselves and their world. Study of philosophy enhances analytical, critical, and interpretive capacities that are applicable to any subject matter in almost any context, and helps prepare students for responsible and intelligent participation in political and community life.

Philosophy

The Department of Philosophy offers a program of study leading to the Ph.D. in philosophy, intended to prepare students for college and university positions. Candidates must satisfactorily complete 60 semester hours of graduate work, including six hours of dissertation credit, and meet further Distribution Requirements. Candidates must pass an Admission to Candidacy examination with written and oral portions, followed by an oral defense of the completed dissertation.

Physical Therapy

The doctor of physical therapy is listed among the graduate and professional programs offered by the Department of Health Sciences in the UNC School of Medicine. The department prepares a diverse, interprofessional, and culturally competent workforce of health care practitioners, educators, researchers, and health care leaders.

Physician Assistant Studies

The Division of Physician Assistant Studies in the Department of Health Sciences offers a rigorous and comprehensive master of health science in physician assistant studies degree with a focus on a generalist curriculum. The curriculum is divided into a preclinical phase that lays the foundation for program-defined competencies and a clinical phase in which students rotate through core and elective Structured Clinical Professional Experiences under the supervision of qualified preceptors.

Physics and Astronomy

The Department of Physics and Astronomy offers graduate work leading to the degree of master of science. The department does not offer a terminal M.S. degree, but students are encouraged to acquire the M.S. degree by the non-thesis option as an additional milestone during their doctoral thesis work, with all required coursework completed by the semester in which the M.S. degree is defended.

Physics and Astronomy

The Department of Physics and Astronomy offers graduate work leading to the doctor of philosophy. Active fields of research include biophysics, medical physics, condensed-matter physics, materials physics, nanotechnology, nuclear physics, neutrino physics and nuclear astrophysics, quantum field theory, theoretical particle physics, general relativity and gravitation, and astronomy and astrophysics.

Physics (B.A.)

Physics seeks to understand the fundamental workings of the universe, from the smallest particles like neutrinos to the vast structure of the cosmos, and serves as the cornerstone of all natural sciences. The B.A. degree is intended for students who seek to blend their passion for physics with complementary disciplines, and is offered with tracks including physics, astronomy, computational physics, energy, engineering physics, medical and biological physics, and quantitative finance.

Physics (B.S.)

Physics seeks to understand the fundamental workings of the universe, from the smallest particles like neutrinos to the vast structure of the cosmos, and serves as the cornerstone of all natural sciences. The B.S. degree is offered with physics and astrophysics tracks that align with employment opportunities in high schools, government laboratories, financial institutions, medical facilities, data science, and high-tech industries.

Political Communication

Political Science

Political science focuses on the study of politics in the United States and around the world. As a political science major, students take a broad range of courses across five subfields: American politics, comparative politics, international relations, political theory, and political methodology.

Political Science

The political science graduate program is small and very selective, with about 12 students enrolling each year to pursue the doctor of philosophy. The focus is to train students for professional careers in political science, usually in academic institutions but also in government agencies and non-governmental organizations. Ph.D. students demonstrate competence in two fields of study, pass written and oral preliminary examinations, and complete and defend a dissertation.

Political Science

The Department of Political Science offers a master of arts in political science through the TransAtlantic Masters (TAM) program, which includes study at UNC and at one or more partner universities in Europe. At the M.A. level, the student is required, in addition to passing the course programs successfully, to write a thesis and to be examined orally on the major field of interest and in defense of the thesis.

Political Science (Joint with the National University of Singapore)

Positive Psychology

Explore the roots of a happy and meaningful life through the study of positive psychology.

Postdoctoral Dental Specialty Foundation

Pre-Health

Pre-Health Post-Baccalaureate

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill offers a Pre-Health Post-Baccalaureate Certificate to help students prepare for advanced study or employment in the health professions. This certificate is sponsored by the Department of Biology and administered by The Graduate School. Students complete a minimum of five math or science courses with a grade of B or higher in each. The certificate will no longer admit students after fall 2025.

Prosthodontics

The prosthodontics program is a 36-month course of study in fixed and removable prosthodontics, dental implant prosthodontics, and maxillofacial prosthetics, leading to a certificate in prosthodontics and a master of science degree conferred by the UNC Graduate School. The primary goals are to prepare students for clinical practice and/or a teaching and research career, and the program satisfies the formal training requirements for certification by the American Board of Prosthodontics.

Prosthodontics

The prosthodontics program is a 36-month course of study in fixed and removable prosthodontics, dental implant prosthodontics, and maxillofacial prosthetics, leading to a certificate in prosthodontics and a master of science degree conferred by the UNC Graduate School. The primary goals are to prepare students for clinical practice and/or a teaching and research career, and the program satisfies the formal training requirements for certification by the American Board of Prosthodontics.

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Psychology

The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience offers training for the doctor of philosophy degree in six areas of psychology: behavioral and integrative neuroscience, clinical, cognitive, developmental, quantitative, and social. Each program acquaints students with the theoretical and research content of a particular specialty and trains them in the research skills needed to become competent, creative investigators.

Psychology

The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience offers graduate training in six areas of psychology: behavioral and integrative neuroscience, clinical, cognitive, developmental, quantitative, and social. The M.A. is earned within the department's graduate program; individuals seeking the M.A. degree only are not accepted for admission.

Psychology (B.A.)

In the undergraduate study of psychology, the emphasis is on a broad acquaintance with the behavioral sciences, not specialization. The subject matter is preparatory to a career in psychology either in basic research and teaching, or in any number of professional applications to various human problems, and may also prove valuable to those planning careers in medicine, law, education, or business.

Psychology (B.S.)

In the undergraduate study of psychology, the emphasis is on a broad acquaintance with the behavioral sciences, not specialization. The B.S. degree provides a more science-intensive course of study preparatory to a career in psychology in basic research and teaching or in professional applications to various human problems.

Public Administration

The UNC master of public administration (M.P.A.) program offers a nationally ranked leadership degree for on-campus and online students, housed within the School of Government. Coursework and requirements include a minimum of 45 semester hours of credit, a practicum, an applied research problem, and a final oral examination, designed to ensure each graduate possesses the core competencies of a public service leader.

Public Health

The Department of Biostatistics hosts the Gillings School of Global Public Health's master of public health program in the public health data science concentration, one of the first applied data science programs situated within a school of public health. The curriculum combines the M.P.H. integrated core, a practicum, and data science coursework that gives students the skills to employ cutting-edge tools and respond to pressing public health issues.

Public Health Executive Leadership

The doctor of public health provides professional training to prepare students to participate in and lead evidence-based practice and generate practice-based evidence, to lead and effect change across systems and sectors, and to analyze, develop, implement, and evaluate policies, programs, and services that promote health. The program is offered by the Department of Health Policy and Management in a synchronous online format with periodic in-residence weeks.

Public Health Leadership

The Public Health Leadership and Practice Department offers an online graduate Certificate in Public Health Leadership. The certificate is a 9-credit-hour course of study containing two required M.P.H. concentration courses in the Leadership in Practice concentration, along with a graduate elective course offered by the Public Health Leadership program.

Public Policy

UNC Public Policy offers the Ph.D. degree to students who aim to contribute new knowledge and address major domestic and global policy challenges. The Ph.D. in public policy combines core foundations in theory, empirical and normative analysis, and a policy field area. Doctoral students complete 47 hours of coursework, including 29 hours of core courses and 18 hours in a self-defined policy field, and a dissertation is required.

Public Policy

The mission of UNC Public Policy is to empower students with the knowledge, skills, and experience to improve the lives of others. The core curriculum includes courses on policy innovation and analysis, politics of public policy, applied philosophy, applied economics, research design, and statistics, and the undergraduate curriculum emphasizes research and experiential learning.

Public Policy (M.A.)

The M.A. in public policy is available as an option for students who are opting to exit the Ph.D. program prior to completing all requirements for the Ph.D. Students must meet departmental and Graduate School degree requirements for a master's degree, including 30 earned credit hours, two full semesters of residence credit, and completion of a thesis or thesis substitute project.

Public Policy (M.P.P.)

UNC Public Policy offers an accelerated dual bachelor's-graduate Master of Public Policy (M.P.P.) degree. Students take graduate M.P.P. courses in the spring semester of their senior year as they complete their undergraduate degree and receive an M.P.P. in one additional academic year. The program requires an internship and a Maymester seminar, and students apply analytical and professional skills in a final capstone policy project.

Qualitative Studies (Cert)

Radiography

Radiologic Science

The School of Medicine's radiologic science program is designed to prepare individuals for professional practice and associated responsibilities in the health specialty of medical imaging. Students may pursue diagnostic and interventional radiology or diagnostic medical sonography, and in the senior year may select other imaging modalities and practice areas for additional competence and training.

Radiologic Science (Radiologist Assistant)

The master of science in radiologic science with a radiologist assistant focus is listed among the graduate and professional programs offered by the Department of Health Sciences in the UNC School of Medicine. The department advances the science and practice of person-centered care with a focus on patient outcomes, families, communities, and health promotion.

Regulatory Science

The UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy offers a master of professional science in regulatory science covering product development from concept to market and beyond. The M.P.S. provides a balance of advanced regulatory science and critical business skills, including an internship experience that allows students to put their skills into practice. This fully online program is a hybrid of asynchronous and synchronous learning designed with maximum flexibility for working professionals.

Religious Studies

The Ph.D. program is primarily intended to prepare students for a career in university and college teaching and research in religious studies. It currently offers specialization in ancient Mediterranean religions, Islamic studies, medieval and early modern studies, religion in the Americas, religion and culture, and religions of Asia. Requirements include doctoral examinations, reading competence in two modern foreign research languages, and a dissertation.

Religious Studies

The graduate program in religious studies deals with religion both as a distinctive human experience and as a mode of culture, history, and society. Students entering the doctoral program without an M.A. in religious studies or an affiliated discipline complete thirty hours of course credit, a written comprehensive examination in their specific field, a thesis of three to six credits with an oral defense, and competence in a modern foreign research language.

Religious Studies

The Department of Religious Studies is dedicated to the study of religions as historical, social, and cultural phenomena, offering courses on Buddhism, Islam, Hinduism, Judaism, Christianity, Indigenous religions, ancient religions, and a variety of traditions across the globe. The major allows students to explore these topics across a wide range of cultures, and includes an optional concentration in Jewish studies.

Romance Languages

The Department of Romance Studies engages in interdisciplinary research and instruction in French, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish, as well as other languages of Europe and the Americas. Students acquire competence in the practice and analysis of Romance languages together with a critical knowledge of the written, oral, and visual traditions of their origin and diaspora. Concentrations include French and Francophone studies, Italian, Portuguese, Hispanic studies, and Hispanic linguistics.

Romance Languages and Literatures

Students may apply directly to the Ph.D. program in Romance studies having completed their bachelor's degree and work toward what is referred to as a "Shadow M.A." that they would receive en route to the Ph.D. after satisfactorily completing all second-year requirements. Each Romance studies graduate program offers advanced training in literary, linguistic, and cultural aspects of the Romance world with a strong interdisciplinary orientation.

Romance Languages and Literatures

The Department of Romance Studies offers Ph.D. degrees with concentrations in French and Francophone studies, Hispanic studies (literature track or linguistics track), and Italian studies. Each Romance studies graduate program offers advanced training in literary, linguistic, and cultural aspects of the Romance world with a strong interdisciplinary orientation.

Romance Languages, French and Francophone Studies

Romance Languages, Portuguese

Romance Languages, Spanish

Rural Pharmacy Health

The Rural Pharmacy Health Certificate Program is a focused program of study that prepares student pharmacists for collaborative, interprofessional practices that serve the health care needs of North Carolinians living in rural and small communities. This concentration within the Doctor of Pharmacy degree is ideal for individuals who want to live and practice in rural areas and small towns.

School Administration

The M.S.A. FLEX program prepares individuals to lead schools and other educational organizations for the schools of North Carolina and the nation. Degree requirements include graduate coursework, a full year (10 months) or 500 hours (part-time) administrative internship, and a portfolio of artifacts that demonstrate mastery of N.C. Standards for School Executives. Completion leads to eligibility for licensure from the North Carolina State Department of Public Instruction.

School Counseling

The M.Ed. program in school counseling is an intensive, accelerated experience, including a year-long school-based practicum and internship, that prepares professionals to serve in schools. The program consists of four semesters of full-time study, 60 semester hours of coursework completed over a 14-month period. Completion of the program leads to specialist-level licensure as a K-12 school counselor in North Carolina.

School Psychology

The doctoral School Psychology program prepares school psychologists as scientist-practitioners to assume leadership positions in academic, research, and applied settings such as schools, clinics, and hospitals. Students study broad and general knowledge in psychology and participate in supervised clinical and research activities. The program is accredited by the American Psychological Association and approved by the National Association of School Psychologists.

School Psychology (M.A.)

The master of arts is listed in the catalog's degree programs list among the School Psychology degrees offered through the School of Education. Coursework is completed within the APA-accredited school psychology program, which emphasizes assessment, intervention, prevention, consultation, evaluation, and research for work in school, clinical, and hospital settings.

School Psychology (M.Ed.)

The master of education is listed in the catalog's degree programs list among the School Psychology degrees offered through the School of Education. The school psychology program emphasizes a prevention and intervention approach to enhancing the academic and social/emotional competencies of children and youth within an ecological, systems perspective.

Social Work

The Ph.D. program curriculum is grounded in core courses designed to understand, analyze, and intervene in social problems. Thorough training is offered in theory, research methodology, data analysis, and intervention development and testing. Students design their program of study to focus on a social problem of interest and are matched with faculty mentors; they publish, apply for grant funding, and complete a teaching practicum.

Social Work

Students complete the M.S.W. generalist curriculum of 29 credit hours covering human behavior and the social environment, institutionalized discrimination, social work practice, social policy, and research, then choose an evidence-informed practice specialization. All M.S.W. students also complete practicum education in more than 250 government, nonprofit, and other human services agencies. The degree is offered in two-year, three-year, online, and 12-month advanced standing formats.

Sociology

The Department of Sociology offers the master of arts and doctor of philosophy degrees in sociology. All sociology students take basic coursework in sociological theory, research methods and statistics, and substantive areas. The program emphasizes balanced training and the integration of theory, method, and substantive knowledge.

Sociology

The undergraduate major in sociology provides students with theoretical and methodological tools, and substantive insights for understanding human social life and institutions. Course themes range widely from the theoretical to the applied and incorporate a broad array of methodological approaches including comparative/historical research, participant observation and interviewing, survey data collection, and statistical analysis.

Sociology

The Department of Sociology offers the doctor of philosophy degree in sociology, providing training that equips students for careers in both teaching and research. The department's main concentrations of faculty research interest and graduate training are in demography and population, stratification and social inequality, political sociology, research methods and social statistics, and labor force and complex organizations.

Speech and Hearing Sciences

Students can earn a master of science in speech and hearing sciences and meet all requirements for ASHA certification in speech-language pathology. Students not interested in ASHA certification may petition the program coordinator to complete the degree without the clinical requirements, an option that requires additional research experience. Students in the clinical track may take the national Praxis Examination for certification.

Speech and Hearing Sciences

The Ph.D. program is designed to prepare future scholars who will provide leadership and contribute to the knowledge base in speech, language, and hearing sciences. The program offers direct training in research, teaching, technology, and service delivery.

Sports Communication

Statistics, Analytics, and Data Science

The M.S. program is intended for students who wish to pursue careers in data science and analytics or as preparation for continuing on to further graduate studies in related areas. It focuses on training students in advanced quantitative thinking, given the increasing demand for skills in data-driven decision making. The degree requires 30 credit hours of coursework and completion of a master's project.

Statistics and Analytics

The major in statistics and analytics is an excellent program for students interested in statistical data science, operations research, and actuarial science, as well as in fields such as business, economics, public policy and health, psychology, and biomedicine, where the decision and statistical sciences play an increasingly important role.

Statistics and Operations Research

The Ph.D. degree in STOR is designed for students planning a career in teaching or research. The educational and research profile of the program is focused on the core disciplines of statistics, optimization, probability, and stochastic modeling. The degree requires at least 45 semester hours of graduate coursework and the successful completion of a doctoral dissertation.

Strategic Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Studio Art

The master of fine arts degree at UNC-Chapel Hill is a two-year, 60-hour program for those who aim to become professional artists. Credits are earned through studio practice, formal critique, professional development, and academic electives. All M.F.A. students have individual studio space, and the department's interdisciplinary approach means students need not choose a particular medium for specialization.

Studio Art (B.A.)

The B.A. in studio art provides students with a broad exposure to artistic ideas and practices within a liberal arts framework. This degree is ideal for those seeking a well-rounded education and is a popular choice for students pursuing a double major. The major requires 36 credit hours, but students may take up to 45 credit hours in studio art (ARTS) courses that count toward graduation.

Studio Art (B.F.A.)

The B.F.A. is considered the preprofessional course of study, providing a more in-depth experience of visual concept and practice. Students intending to pursue further study in visual arts disciplines (master of fine arts, design fields, or architecture) should choose this degree option. Students considering the B.F.A. are advised to contact the undergraduate advisor for studio art during the first year and no later than the sophomore year.

Survey Science

The Odum Institute's graduate Certificate in Survey Science teaches students and working professionals specialized skills in survey design, data collection methods, data analysis and reporting. Fully online, the 12-hour program is designed for people wanting to strengthen their research capabilities while gaining practical skills in survey science. Students must also complete at least 40 hours of supervised survey work experience.

Teaching

The Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) program is designed for individuals wishing to teach elementary school (grades K-6), middle school (grades 6-8), or high school (grades 9-12) in math, science, English, or social studies, or K-12 special education (general curriculum). This 12-month, full-time, field-based cohort program requires a minimum of 40 semester hours of advanced coursework and prepares candidates for initial North Carolina teaching licensure.

Total Worker Health

The goal of the Total Worker Health Certificate Program is to train students from diverse disciplines to work effectively together to protect and promote workers' health. Graduates emerge with a common language to discuss the key determinants of health encountered at work and are equipped to plan, implement, and evaluate comprehensive workplace interventions as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Toxicology

The Curriculum in Toxicology and Environmental Medicine administers a degree program leading to the award of the Ph.D. in toxicology. The curriculum is an interdisciplinary program whose faculty is drawn from various administrative units of the schools of medicine, pharmacy, and public health, as well as scientists at government laboratories such as the EPA and NIEHS. Main areas of research concentration include molecular carcinogenesis, mechanistic toxicology, and neurotoxicology.

Toxicology (M.P.S.)

The master of professional science in toxicology is a professional master's program listed among the degree programs offered in toxicology. Curriculum details are maintained on the UNC School of Medicine toxicology professional master's studies website.

Toxicology (M.S.)

The master of science in toxicology is listed among the degree programs offered through the Curriculum in Toxicology and Environmental Medicine. The curriculum is an interdisciplinary program with faculty drawn from the schools of medicine, pharmacy, and public health.

United States Law and Procedure

Women's and Gender Studies

The Department of Women's and Gender Studies offers a feminist interdisciplinary course of study that expands the process of knowledge production to include considerations of gender, race, class, and sexuality in the United States and globally. Students are exposed to scholarship on feminist theory and the intellectual, economic, political, and artistic contributions of women and feminist movements in various historical and cultural contexts.