North Carolina State University, a large research institution in Raleigh, offers an online master of computer science degree. Applicants who do not have an undergraduate degree in computer science must complete preparatory classes. Students must have a 3.0 undergraduate grade point average (GPA) and take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). The GRE requirement is waived for students with an undergraduate computer science degree from a school in the United States and a GPA of at least 3.5.
Graduate Programs Office
Department of Computer Science, Box 8206
North Carolina State University
890 Oval Drive, Box 8206
Engineering Building II
Raleigh, North Carolina 27695
919-515-8662
ncsu.edu
Teachers who are interested in expanding their knowledge and career opportunities in research and instruction of children with special needs can enroll in East Carolina University's online master of arts in education program. The school's education department offers sub-specialties in different types of disabilities. Synchronous instruction is available where students can join in online classrooms via streaming video in order to learn together. Application requirements include GRE or Miller Analogies Test scores, a teaching license and three letters of recommendation.
East Carolina University
College of Education
154 Speight Building
Mail Stop 504
Greenville, North Carolina 27858
252-328-4260
ecu.edu
Engineers who would like to move into management positions can earn a technical alternative to a master of business administration degree. The University of North Carolina at Charlotte offers a master of science in engineering management, a program that trains students in organizational behavior, business operations and project management for engineering. Synchronous instruction is available. Entrance requirements include an undergraduate engineering, technical or science degree and GRE or Graduate Management Admission Test scores. Students must also have a 3.0 GPA in undergraduate science and math coursework.
UNC Charlotte
Distance Education
9201 University City Boulevard
Charlotte, North Carolina 28223
704-687-4450
distanceed.uncc.edu
Students can advance their careers in law enforcement, corrections, the legal industry and other professions with a master of science in criminal justice earned at Fayetteville State University. Admission requirements include a GPA of at least 2.75, GRE scores, an essay and two letters of recommendation. While the program can be completed completely online, students have the option of also mixing on-site classes into their studies.
Fayetteville State University
Graduate School Admissions
1200 Murchison Road
Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301
910-672-1111
www.uncfsu.edu