Watson College of Education
Explore Graduate
Opportunities at
the Watson College
of Education
Why Choose
the Watson College?
• Programs are taught by
dedicated, full-time faculty
• Field experiences are
offered in every program
through partnerships
with schools, community
agencies and businesses
• Opportunities for international
study and global experiences
• Opportunities for
original research
• Flexible programs designed
for the working professional
• Graduates have a strong track
record for securing jobs and
are highly rated by principals
and other employers
Watson College graduate
programs prepare
students for leadership
positions in a broad
range of fields including
P-12 education, higher
education, government,
healthcare and business.
Graduate Degrees
and Programs
What Students
and Alumni Say
Innovative degree programs offered at
the master’s and doctoral levels include:
“I am a better teacher and further
equipped to lead in my field as a
result of the program.” - Kimberly
Guthrie, M.Ed. in Education/
Language and Literacy Education
December ‘13
• Master of Education with a
wide range of concentrations for
educators looking to enhance skills,
knowledge and marketability
• Master of Art in Teaching for
career-changers seeking a graduate
degree and teaching licensure
• Master of School Administration
for professionals looking to become
principals or assistant principals
• Master of Instructional Technology
that prepares students for roles in
a broad range of fields including
business, health care, government,
P-12 education and higher education
• Doctorate in Educational Leadership
for aspiring leaders in schools, school
districts and higher education
“The hands-on experience
gained during my field work was
invaluable.” – Nicole Martin,
M.A.T. in Secondary Education
Spring ‘13
“I appreciate the rigor and high
expectations of the MIT program.”
– Shelia Kay Case, M.S. in
Instructional Technology,
Summer ‘14
“The B-K program is unique,
relevant and a great resource for
NC EYC teachers to get extra
training to further their career.” –
Mary Lee McKell, B-K licensure,
Education of Young Children,
May ‘14
Points of Pride
• UNCW is among the top-ranked public, master’sfocused universities in the South.
• UNCW is number 17 on Forbes Magazine’s list of
America’s Best College Buys for providing a high
quality education at the lowest cost to students.
• US News & World Report ranks the Watson
College of Education in the top 100 online graduate
education programs in the nation for 2014.
We Invite You to Learn More
Visit our program websites to learn more about the graduate
degrees and programs offered by the Watson College of Education
Doctorate in Educational Leadership, with concentrations in
Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Administration,
and Higher Education - www.uncw.edu/ed/el/edd
Master of Instructional Technology – www.uncw.edu/ed/mit
Master of School Administration – www.uncw.edu/ed/el/msa
Master of Education, with concentrations in:
• Elementary Education (K-6)
www.uncw.edu/ed/eemls/elementary
• Middle Grades (6-9)
www.uncw.edu/ed/eemls/middlegrades
• Secondary Education (9-12)
www.uncw.edu/ed/itfse/med
• Higher Education
www.uncw.edu/ed/el/highered
• Academically/Intellectually Gifted (K-12)
www.uncw.edu/ed/aig
• Curriculum, Instruction & Supervision
www.uncw.edu/ed/el/cis
• Language & Literacy (K-12)
• www.uncw.edu/ed/eemls/ll
• Leadership, Policy and Advocacy in Early Childhood
www.uncw.edu/ed/el/ec
• Teaching English as a Second Language (K-12)
www.uncw.edu/ed/itfse/esl
Master of Arts in Teaching, with concentrations in:
• Elementary Education (K-6)
www.uncw.edu/ed/eemls/elementary
• Middle Grades (6-9)
www.uncw.edu/ed/eemls/middlegrades
• Secondary Education (9-12)
www.uncw.edu/ed/itfse/mat
Watson
College of Education
University of North Carolina Wilmington
601 S. College Road • Wilmington, NC
www.uncw.edu/ed • 910-962-4142
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