North Carolina A&T State University

Overview
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University was founded in 1891 in Greensboro, North Carolina as a public land grant institution. The college is the largest historically black public university. This research university has evolved from a primarily agricultural and technical school, to one that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in a variety of disciplines, from nursing to nanoengineering. The school has a rich history, with several undergraduates credited with igniting the Civil Rights movement in the south, after their sit in at a Woolworth's lunch counter.

Student Appeal
Students looking for flexibility and personalized degree options may find that North Carolina A&T's distance learning programs are just the ticket. For example, some undergraduate programs offered online allow students with a related associate's degree to complete a bachelor's in two years, through a combination of online course work and related courses at nearby colleges. Other programs, such as the M.S. in agricultural education, provides several educational tracks that students can choose from, so that their degree matches their professional goals.

Accreditation
North Carolina A&T has regional accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

School Facts & Figures

  • Accreditation: Regional, SACS
  • Size: Medium (1,000-10,000 students)
  • Type: Public Not-for-Profit, 4-Year
  • Religious Affiliation: N/A
  • Academic Affiliation: N/A
  • Career Services: Yes
  • Course Schedule: Semester, 16-17 Weeks
  • Credit Options: Transfer
  • Scholarships Offered: Yes
  • Loans Offered: Unsubsidized and Subsidized Federal Direct Loans; Federal Direct PLUS Loans

Programs Offered:
  • BS - Agricultural EducationBS - Agricultural Education
    The online bachelor's program in agricultural education lets students who have an associate's in an agricultural or landscaping fields finish a bachelor's degree in two years. Students complete their courses online and at a university or community college near in their local community.
  • MS - Agricultural EducationMS - Agricultural Education
    With concentrations in:
    • Professional licensure
    • Professional service

    Students pursuing this graduate degree learn how to create and conduct an agricultural education program, as well as the basics of instructional methodology. Tracks in professional licensure and professional service exist, for students with different career ambitions.
    * Requires a BA/BS degree and a background in agriculture or business.
  • BS - Occupational Safety & HealthBS - Occupational Safety & Health
    This program prepares graduates to mitigate workplace hazards and identify and alleviate stress and danger on the job. Core classes in the degree cover industrial accident prevention, industrial hygiene, fire prevention, and human factors.
  • BS - Business EducationBS - Business Education
    With concentrations in:
    • Information technology
    • Vocational business education/data processing - computer technology
    • Vocational business education/data processing - economics
    • Vocational business education/data processing - marketing

    The BS in business education graduates students who are prepared to teach business topics in secondary school settings. Students can choose from concentrations in information technology and data processing.
  • BS - Electronics TechnologyBS - Electronics Technology
    With concentrations in:
    • Computer technology
    • Telecommunications technology
    • Control and systems technology
    • Co-operative training

    Students in this program learn about computer programming, circuits, electronic devices, industrial electronics, communication systems, and other topics at the intersection between information science and electronics. Students can choose to specialize the degree in areas like telecommunications and computer technology.
  • MS - Information TechnologyMS - Information Technology
    The MS program in IT is great preparation for students interested in managing computer systems and IT workers in the corporate sector. The program covers the real technological skills valued by employers, such as knowledge of hardware and software systems, networking, and power distribution.
    *Requires a BA/BS degree.
  • MS - Instructional TechnologyMS - Instructional Technology
    The master's in instructional technology is geared towards educators and business professionals who could benefit from an understanding of instructional planning and delivery. Courses cover learning theories, instructional design, and methods in adult education.
    *Requires a BA/BS degree.
  • Ph.D. - Technology ManagementPh.D. - Technology Management
    With concentrations in:
    • Construction management
    • Digital communications
    • Human resource development and training
    • Manufacturing systems
    • Quality systems

    This interdisciplinary graduate program teaches students how to evaluate the variety of social factors that are important for operating a business in a global economy. Graduates are aware of the different methods of implementing and utilizing technology for production.
    *Requires a BA/BS degree.

North Carolina A&T State University

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