Wingate University

Accounting

The Master of Accounting ("MAC") program consists of a total of 30 credit hours (10 courses) and is an evening program based at the Wingate University main campus. The MAC program consists of a one-year course track and a two-year course track. Completion of the MAC program satisfies the educational requirement for those students interested in taking the CPA exam.

Accounting (BA)

Accounting (BA) is a bachelor's degree program offered at Wingate University.

Accounting (BS)

Accounting (BS) is a bachelor's degree program offered at Wingate University.

Addiction Counseling

The certificate in Addiction Counseling is a post-baccalaureate credential offered to graduate students and working professionals. Courses included in the curriculum meet the educational requirements for the NC Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor or Certified Criminal Justice Addictions Professional or Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (master's level).

Biochemistry

Biochemistry is a bachelor's degree program offered at Wingate University.

Biology

The biology curriculum includes the science and mathematics courses typically required for medical, dental, veterinary medicine, and biology graduate programs.

Biology and Education

The Biology and Education Program is a double major designed to prepare one to teach biology at the secondary level to students in grades 9-12.

Business Administration

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is designed to meet the needs of business professionals in the dynamic Charlotte area and Southern Piedmont region. The MBA program consists of 36 credit hours (12 courses) and is an evening program based at the Wingate University main campus. Students choose one concentration from five areas: data analytics, corporate innovation, health care management, project management, and general management.

Career and Community Studies

A comprehensive transition & postsecondary (CTP) program for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Students work toward earning a two-year certificate by completing courses in Career and Community Studies (CCS), Capstone (CAP), Fitness (FIT), Careers (CAR), and Leisure (LEI), as well as inclusive traditional undergraduate courses.

Chemistry

The Chemistry major was begun in 1984 for students who wish to pursue graduate work in chemistry, to continue in a professional program, or to obtain employment in industry. The major is designed along a traditional approach to chemical education and is modeled from the guidelines of the Committee on Professional Training (CPT) of the American Chemical Society (ACS).

Chemistry-Business

The Chemistry-Business major was begun in 1993 to provide additional preparation in business for students who plan to go directly upon graduation into an industrial chemistry position, a chemistry laboratory, or into a sales position. The student can choose either a management/marketing track or an accounting track.

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

The Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Wingate University, located on the main campus in Wingate, North Carolina, offers a comprehensive in-person learning experience. This 60-hour program is designed for full-time students and is completed in two years. Upon completing the program, students are equipped with the education necessary to sit for the National Counselor Exam and the National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination.

Communication (BA)

Communication (BA) is a bachelor's degree program offered at Wingate University.

Communication (BS)

Communication (BS) is a bachelor's degree program offered at Wingate University.

Criminal Justice and Human Behavior

Criminal Justice and Human Behavior is a bachelor's degree program offered at Wingate University.

Criminal Justice (BA)

Criminal Justice (BA) is a bachelor's degree program offered at Wingate University.

Criminal Justice (BS)

Criminal Justice (BS) is a bachelor's degree program offered at Wingate University.

Educational Leadership (K-12)

The Educational Specialist degree is a 42-credit hour program within the Ed.D. progression in Educational Leadership. The Ed.S. is based on the successful completion of both the 42 hours of course work and the leadership portfolio.

Educational Leadership (K-12)

The Wingate University Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership is a 63-credit hour program with 21 hours for coursework/dissertation after completion of the Educational Specialist degree. Graduates assume positions as principals, superintendents, and central office administrators, and the program provides a means for candidates to gain superintendent certification.

Educational Studies (BLS)

The Educational Studies major is a non-licensure interdisciplinary major with an emphasis on educational foundations and liberal arts. It offers students an opportunity to explore interests and careers related to education, but not necessarily K-12 teaching.

Educational Studies (BS)

The Educational Studies major is a non-licensure interdisciplinary major with an emphasis on educational foundations and liberal arts. It offers students an opportunity to explore interests and careers related to education, but not necessarily K-12 teaching.

Education in Educational Leadership

The Master of Arts in Educational Leadership degree consists of 37 semester hours of 500 and 600 level courses. Field experiences and internships totaling 475 hours are also expectations for successful completion of the program of study, and the program qualifies one to earn a North Carolina Class "M" license.

Education (K-6)

The Master of Arts in Education program is designed for the student who has an undergraduate degree in education or license to teach in the public schools. The program consists of 30 semester hours leading to the Master of Arts in Education with graduate-level ("M") licensure in Elementary Education (K-6).

Elementary Education

The Elementary Education Program is designed to prepare one to teach all subjects in grades K-6.

English

English is a bachelor's degree program offered at Wingate University.

English and Education

The English and Education Program is a double major designed to prepare one to teach English at the secondary level to students in grades 9-12.

Entrepreneurship

Wingate offers students the option of adding a micro-credential defined as a badge or certificate. The certificate program in Entrepreneurship is offered through the Porter B. Byrum School of Business and can be completed by undergraduate students.

Environmental Biology

The Environmental Biology curriculum is designed to provide opportunities for careers in federal and state government agencies, non-profit groups, corporations, consulting firms, environmental education, and for entry into various graduate programs.

Exercise Science

Exercise Science is a bachelor's degree program offered at Wingate University.

Finance (BA)

Finance (BA) is a bachelor's degree program offered at Wingate University.

Finance (BS)

Finance (BS) is a bachelor's degree program offered at Wingate University.

Forensic Science

Forensic Science is a bachelor's degree program offered at Wingate University.

General Studies

General Studies is a bachelor's degree program offered at Wingate University.

Health and Physical Education

The Health and Physical Education Program is a double major designed to prepare one to teach health and physical education to all students in Grades K-12.

Higher Education Executive Leadership

The Educational Specialist degree in Higher Education Executive Leadership is a 42-credit hour program. The Ed.S. is based on the successful completion of both the 42 hours of coursework and the leadership portfolio.

Higher Education Executive Leadership

The Wingate Ed.D. program in Higher Education Executive Leadership is a part-time program for working professionals whose graduates will be prepared for positions as Deans, Vice Presidents and Presidents in institutions of higher education. The Doctoral Program is a 63-credit hour program with 21 hours for coursework/Dissertation after completion of the Educational Specialist degree.

History and Education (BA)

The History and Education Program is designed to prepare one to teach the social sciences at the secondary level to students in grades 9-12.

History and Education (BS)

The History and Education Program is designed to prepare one to teach the social sciences at the secondary level to students in grades 9-12.

History (BA)

History (BA) is a bachelor's degree program offered at Wingate University.

History (BS)

History (BS) is a bachelor's degree program offered at Wingate University.

Human Services (BA)

Human Services (BA) is a bachelor's degree program offered at Wingate University.

Human Services (BLS)

Human Services (BLS) is a bachelor's degree program offered at Wingate University.

Human Services (BS)

Human Services (BS) is a bachelor's degree program offered at Wingate University.

International Business

International Business is a bachelor's degree program offered at Wingate University.

Management (BA)

Management (BA) is a bachelor's degree program offered at Wingate University.

Management (BS)

Management (BS) is a bachelor's degree program offered at Wingate University.

Marketing (BA)

Marketing (BA) is a bachelor's degree program offered at Wingate University.

Marketing (BS)

Marketing (BS) is a bachelor's degree program offered at Wingate University.

Mathematics

Mathematics is a bachelor's degree program offered at Wingate University.

Mathematics and Education

The Mathematics and Education Program is a double major designed to prepare one to teach mathematics at the secondary level to students in grades 9-12.

Mathematics/Business

Mathematics/Business is a bachelor's degree program offered at Wingate University.

Medical Science (Bridge Program)

The Doctor of Medical Science Bridge Program prepares entry-level PAs for evidence-based practice in the areas of leadership, advocacy, scholarship, and education. Courses are delivered asynchronously and 100% online, and students must complete all courses within 12 months of beginning the program.

Middle Grades Education (BA)

The Middle Grades Education Program is designed to prepare one to teach a subject to students in grades 6-9. The concentration of study is chosen from Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, or Social Studies.

Middle Grades Education (BS)

The Middle Grades Education Program is designed to prepare one to teach a subject to students in grades 6-9. The concentration of study is chosen from Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, or Social Studies.

Music

The Bachelor of Arts in Music is designed for the study of music within a liberal arts curriculum. Students may pursue an emphasis in performance and/or church music.

Music Education

The Bachelor of Music Education curriculum is designed to prepare the student for licensure to teach in the areas of choral, instrumental, and/or general music in the public schools, grades K-12.

Nursing

The undergraduate Nursing Program provides a broad-based arts and sciences curriculum that prepares students as generalists to enter the profession of nursing. After successfully completing the program, students are eligible to take the NCLEX-RN licensure exam in order to obtain an RN license to practice nursing.

Occupational Therapy

The fixed-sequence program begins in August and spans the course of eight continuous semesters, blending didactic and experiential learning opportunities. The final three semesters allow the student to hone their practice skills and link theory with practice through clinical immersion in Level II Fieldwork and an advanced practice Doctoral Capstone.

Organizational Communication and Management

Organizational Communication and Management is a bachelor's degree program offered at Wingate University.

Pharmacy

The academic program of the Wingate University School of Pharmacy is student-centered, with the overarching goal of assuring mastery of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and attitudes prescribed by the profession and by society for the pharmacist of tomorrow. The curriculum spans four professional years and culminates in a year of full-time advanced pharmacy practice rotations.

Physical Therapy

The academic program of the Wingate University Department of Physical Therapy is learner-centered, with the overarching goal of assuring mastery of the knowledge, skills, abilities and attitudes prescribed by the profession and by society for the physical therapist of tomorrow. The program includes 38 total weeks of clinical education across three years.

Physician Assistant Studies

The required physician assistant curriculum for the master's degree is designed to be completed in 27 months (7 semesters) with a total of 116 credit hours. Whether enrolled in the Hendersonville or Wingate program, students follow the same PA curriculum and learn from the faculty and other students at both locations at the same time.

Political Science (BA)

Political Science (BA) is a bachelor's degree program offered at Wingate University.

Political Science (BS)

Political Science (BS) is a bachelor's degree program offered at Wingate University.

Psychology (BA)

Psychology (BA) is a bachelor's degree program offered at Wingate University.

Psychology (BS)

Psychology (BS) is a bachelor's degree program offered at Wingate University.

Public Health

The Master of Public Health (MPH) is a 42-credit-hour program with an integrative curriculum and concentration in Health Education and Promotion (HEP). Through the online format, coursework is flexible and includes asynchronous self-driven modules, with an applied practice experience (APE) and integrated learning experience (ILE) as essential components of the curriculum.

Public Health

Public Health majors at Wingate must meet the requirements for a BS degree and major specific coursework. Specific public health coursework includes instruction using the public health framework, healthcare systems, global health, health education, disease prevention, epidemiology, environmental health, health policy and law, research methods, public health programming, and social/behavioral sciences.

Public Health - Generalist

The Graduate Certificate in Public Health - Generalist consists of 15 credits of required public health courses. The application requirements for the graduate certificate program are the same as the MPH admissions requirements, and students may be admitted to the graduate certificate program even if they are not admitted into the MPH program.

Religion and Philosophy (BA)

Religion and Philosophy (BA) is a bachelor's degree program offered at Wingate University.

Religion and Philosophy (BS)

Religion and Philosophy (BS) is a bachelor's degree program offered at Wingate University.

Social Work

The MSW Program is fully online and asynchronous, providing full-time students a path to graduation in as little as two years (one year for the advanced standing option) with the flexibility to go part-time if needed. Candidates must complete a minimum of 48 credit hours of coursework, including 12 credit hours in one or more practicum settings, in accordance with standards set forth by the Council on Social Work Education.

Sociology (BA)

Sociology (BA) is a bachelor's degree program offered at Wingate University.

Sociology (BS)

Sociology (BS) is a bachelor's degree program offered at Wingate University.

Spanish Education

Spanish Education is a bachelor's degree program offered at Wingate University.

Sport and Recreation Management

Sport and Recreation Management is a bachelor's degree program offered at Wingate University.

Sport Management

The Master of Arts in Sport Management (MASM) is designed for students who have earned an undergraduate degree in any field and aspire to work in the sport industry. Graduates learn and develop skills in sport marketing and sponsorship, financial management, event and facility management and legal aspects of sport, and choose one specialization track.

Teaching (K-6)

The Master of Arts in Teaching program consists of 36-39 semester hours leading to the Master of Arts in Teaching Degree with Class "M" licensure in Elementary Education (K-6). It is designed especially for college graduates with degrees in areas other than education who wish to pursue a career in teaching.