Founded in 1893, Bennett College has been serving the educational needs of the black community in North Carolina for more than a century. The college was reorganized in 1926 as an all-women's college. Today, the college is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and maintains an affiliation with the United Methodist Church. The college offers bachelor of arts and bachelor of science degrees through its three primary academic divisions: natural and behavioral sciences, humanities and social sciences, and education. The school offers degree programs specifically for African-American women in the fields of African women's studies and womanist religious studies. The college also maintains an ongoing relationship with North Carolina A&T University to offer dual degree programs in electrical, mechanical and chemical engineering. The school collaborates with Howard University to offer a program in nursing.
Bennett College
900 E. Washington St.
Greensboro, NC 27401
336-370-8624
www.bennett.edu
St. Augustine's College in Raleigh is a historically black college serving the needs of approximately 1,500 students annually.The school is divided into five primary academic divisions: military science, social science, math and natural science, liberal arts and education, and business and computer science. The school offers bachelor of science and bachelor of arts degrees through these primary academic divisions; each of the divisions houses several departments. Majors offered include areas such as forensic science, criminal justice, pre-law, history, political science, computer and electrical engineering, math, engineering mathematics, biology, chemistry, visual arts, elementary education, music, Christian ministry and sports management, among others. The college also works in collaboration with North Carolina State University to offer a dual degree program in engineering. Students complete three years of study at St. Augustine's before going on to finish at N.C. State.
St. Augustine's College
1315 Oakwood Ave.
Raleigh, NC 27610
919-516-4016
www.st-aug.edu
Located in Salisbury, North Carolina, Livingstone College was founded in 1881 as a theological seminary and reorganized one year later. Today Livingstone is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The school consists of five academic divisions: continuing education, business, math and science, education (includes social work and psychology), and liberal arts. The business division offers bachelor of science degrees in accounting, computer information systems and business administration. Additional majors offered through the division of social work and education include psychology, social work, sports management, and elementary and physical education. The sciences division offers degrees in math, biology and chemistry, and the liberal arts division offers nine academic majors.
Livingstone College
701 W. Monroe St.
Salisbury, NC 28144
800-835-3435
www.livingstone.edu