1909
Durham, NC

School Details

North Carolina Central University was founded in 1909 as a private institution known as the National Religious Training School and Chautauqua. In 1915 the school was sold and reorganized resulting in it becoming the National Training School. In 1923, the school became publicly supported. By 1938, North Carolina Central University was awarded University status. The school’s mission is “to prepare students academically and professionally to become leaders prepared to advance the consciousness of social responsibility in a diverse, global society.” North Carolina Central University’s campus is located in Durham, North Carolina.

Some of the new changes coming to North Carolina Central University include:

  • A new student center
  • A new School of Business
  • A public-private partnership

North Carolina Central University offers bachelor’s degree programs and master’s degree programs, as well as doctoral programs. Some bachelor’s and master’s degrees can be completed through distance learning, as well as certificates, and bachelor completion programs.

Accreditation & Licensing

North Carolina Central University is accredited by:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

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Business

Bachelor of Science in Hospitality & Tourism

Criminal Justice, Safety & Law

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education / Literacy
Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education (B-K)
Graduate Certificate in E-Learning Instructor
Graduate Certificate in Equity
Graduate Certificate in Information Policy & Management
Master of Arts in Career Counseling
Master of Arts in Educational Technology
Master of Arts in School Counseling
Master of Science in Higher Education Administration
Master of Science in Library Science
Post-Master’s Certificate in Digital Librarianship

Healthcare

Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics

Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)

Psychology & Human Services

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Behavioral & Social Sciences
Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling