Program Overview

  • Duration

    1 Year (Self-Paced)

  • Total Courses

    10

  • Total Credit Hours

    60

At University of North Carolina, our program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive and well-rounded education in their chosen field. Our curriculum combines academic rigor with practical experience, equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and critical thinking abilities needed to excel in their careers. Our dedicated faculty members are experts in their respective fields and are committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment.

Dive into the theories of human learning and development. This course explores psychological and educational perspectives on how individuals acquire knowledge and skills, and how this understanding informs teaching practices.


This course combines educational theory with practical teaching methods. Students will explore effective strategies and tools for enhancing the teaching and learning experience, fostering more engaging and meaningful educational interactions.


Delve into the historical and philosophical foundations of education. This course provides insights into the evolution of educational systems and the ideologies that have shaped modern schooling.


Explore the philosophical underpinnings of education. Students will examine different educational philosophies and their implications for teaching, learning, and the role of schools in society.


Investigate the relationship between educational institutions and the communities they serve. This course explores strategies for building positive partnerships, fostering community engagement, and addressing social and cultural aspects of education.

Gain insights into developmental psychology, emphasizing the study of human development from infancy to old age. Analyze developmental milestones, psychological changes, and factors influencing human development.


Study advanced concepts in teaching assistant roles, covering specialized techniques, teaching methods, and educational support strategies. Analyze teaching assistant responsibilities, instructional practices, and support for educators.


This course focuses on classroom management, teaching students strategies for creating a positive and organized learning environment. Topics include behavior management, lesson planning, and student engagement.


Learn about instruction planning, focusing on the development of instructional materials, lesson planning, and educational strategies. Analyze curriculum design, teaching techniques, and the process of creating effective lesson plans.


Explore curriculum planning, emphasizing the design and development of educational curricula, curriculum evaluation, and curriculum alignment. Analyze curriculum models, educational standards, and curriculum assessment.

TUITION

Fees Breakdown Cost
MASTER'S DEGREE (MNS) $27,000
Medical Insurance $0.00
Personal Expenses $0.00
Study Materials $0.00
Food Cost $0.00
Total Tuition Fee $27,000
WHERE AFFORDABILITY

Meets Opportunity

At the University of North Carolina, we champion the synergy of affordability and opportunity. Our unwavering dedication to accessible education ensures that exceptional learning doesn't come with an exorbitant price. We unlock the gates to knowledge, extending students the opportunity to flourish without the heavy weight of overwhelming tuition costs, empowering them for a brighter, more promising future.

Our Eligibility Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor's Degree or equiv. international education

Credit Hours

60

Course Duration

1 Year (Self-Paced)

Courses Offered

10

FOUNDATIONS OF SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY AND DISCOVERY:

The College of Natural Sciences begins with a strong emphasis on building a foundation in scientific inquiry and discovery. Students explore various scientific disciplines, including biology, chemistry, physics, and environmental science, allowing them to develop a well-rounded understanding of the natural world. This foundation equips them with the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct research and analyze the complexities of nature.

HANDS-ON LAB EXPERIENCE AND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH:

Beyond the classroom, our College of Natural Sciences places a significant emphasis on hands-on laboratory experience and engaging in scientific research. Students have opportunities to conduct experiments, collect data, and participate in research projects. These experiences not only enhance their practical scientific skills but also provide valuable insights into the world of scientific investigation.

GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES AND INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC COLLABORATIONS:

The College of Natural Sciences at University of North Carolina is committed to addressing global environmental challenges and fostering international scientific collaborations. Our curriculum explores international perspectives on environmental issues, biodiversity, and sustainability, encouraging students to engage in collaborative research and initiatives with scientists and environmental experts from around the world. This global perspective equips students to contribute to solving pressing global environmental problems and advance our understanding of the natural world.

Chemistry (NS-301)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Measurements
     Atom And Elements
     Nuclear Chemistry
     Compounds And Their Bonds
     Chemical Reactions And Quantities
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Energy And Matter
     Gases
     Solutions
     Chemical Equilibrium
     Acids And Bases
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Introduction To Organic Chemistry: Alkanes
     Unsaturated Hydrocarbons
     Alcohols, Phenols, Thiols, And Ethers
     Aldehydes, Ketones, And Chiral Molecules
     Carbohydrates
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Carboxylic Acids And Esters
     Lipids
     Amines And Amides
     Amino Acids And Proteins
     Enzymes And Vitamins
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Nucleic Acids And Protein Synthesis
     Metabolic Pathways For Carbohydrates
     Metabolism And Energy Production
     Metabolic Pathways For Lipids And Amino Acids

Clinical Issues In Human Anatomy (NS-327)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     An Introduction To Anatomy  
     The Cell
     The Tissue Level Of Organization
     The Integumentary System
     The Skeletal System: Osseous Tissue And Skeletal Structure
     The Skeletal System: Axial Division
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Skeletal System: Appendicular Division
     The Skeletal System: Articulations
     The Muscular System: Skeletal Muscle Tissue And Muscle Organization
     The Muscular System: Axial Musculature
     The Muscular System: Appendicular Musculature
     Surface Anatomy
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Nervous System: Neural Tissue
     The Nervous System: The Spinal Cord And Spinal Nerves
     The Nervous System: The Brain And Cranial Nerves
     The Nervous System: Pathways And Higher-Order Functions
     The Nervous System: Autonomic Division
     The Nervous System: General And Special Senses
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Endocrine System
     The Cardiovascular System: Blood
     The Cardiovascular System: The Heart
     The Cardiovascular System: Vessels And Circulation
     The Lymphatic System
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Respiratory System
     The Digestive System
     The Urinary System
     The Reproductive System
     Human Development

Anatomy & Physiology (NS-499)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Human Body: An Orientation
     Chemistry Comes Alive
     Cells: The Living Units
     Tissue: The Living Fabric
     The Integumentary System
     Bones And Skeletal Tissues
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Skeleton
     Joints
     Muscles And Muscles Tissue
     The Muscular System
     Fundamentals Of The Nervous System And Nervous Tissue
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Central Nervous System I
     The Central Nervous System: Ii
     The Autonomic Nervous System
     The Endocrine System
     Blood
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Cardiovascular System: The Heart
     The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels
     The Lymphatic System
     The Immune System: Innate And Adaptive Body Defenses
     The Respiratory System
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Digestive System
     Nutrition, Metabolism, And Body Temperature Regulation
     The Urinary System
     Fluid, Electrolyte, And Acid-Base Balance
     The Reproductive System

Biology (NS-688)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     An Introduction To Life On Earth
     Atoms, Molecules, And Life
     Biological Molecules
     Cell Membrane Structure And Function
     Cell Structure And Function
     Energy Flow In The Life Of A Cell
     Capturing Solar Energy: Photosynthesis
     Harvesting Energy: Glycolysis And Cellular Respiration
     Dna: The Molecule Of Heredity
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Gene Expression And Regulation At A Glance
     The Continuity Of Life: Cellular Reproduction
     Patterns Of Inheritance
     Biotechnology
     Principles Of Evolution
     How Organisms Evolve
     The Origin Of Species
     The History Of Life
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Systematics: Seeking Order Amidst Diversity
     The Diversity Of Viruses, Prokaryotes, And Protists
     The Diversity Of Protists
     The Diversity Of Fungi
     The Diversity Of Plants
     Animal Diversity I: Invertebrates
     Animal Diversity Ii: Vertebrates
     Homeostasis And The Organization Of The Animal Body
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Circulation
     Respiration
     Nutrition And Digestion
     The Urinary System
     Defenses Against Disease
     Chemical Control Of The Animal Body: The Endocrine System
     The Nervous System And The Senses
     Action And Support: The Muscles And Skeleton
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Animal Reproduction
     Animal Development
     Animal Behavior
     Population Growth And Regulation
     Community Interactions
     How Do Ecosystems Work
     Earth'S Diverse Ecosystems
     Conserving Life On Earth

Environmental Science (NS-753)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     An Introduction To Environmental Science
     Environmental Economics And Environmental Policy
     Environmental Systems: Chemistry, Energy, And Ecosystems
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Evolution, Biodiversity, And Population Ecology
     Species Interactions And Community Ecology
     Human Population Growth
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Soils, Agriculture, And The Future Of Food
     Biodiversity And Conservation Biology
     Urbanization, Land Use, And Resources Management
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Environmental Health And Toxicology
     Freshwater And Marine Systems And Resources
     The Atmosphere, Air-Pollution, And Global Climate Change
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Nonrenewable Energy Sources And Their Environmental Impacts
     Renewable Energy Alternatives
     Waste Management

Special Topics In Biology (BIO-468)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Introduction To Physiological Principles
     Chemistry, Biochemistry, And Cell Physiology
     Cell Signaling And Endocrine Regulation
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Neuron Structure And Function
     Cellular Movement And Muscles
     Sensory Systems
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Functional Organization Of Nervous Systems
     Circulatory Systems
     Respiratory Systems
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Ion And Water Balance
     Digestion
     Locomotion
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Thermal Physiology
     Reproduction

Microbiology Techniques (BIO-507)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Microorganisms And Microbiology
     An Overview Of Microbial Life
     Macromolecules
     Cell Structure/Function
     Nutrition, Laboratory Culture, And Metabolism Of Microorganisms
     Microbial Growth
     Essentials Of Molecular Biology
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Metabolic Regulation
     Essentials Of Virology
     Bacterial Genetics
     Microbial Evolution And Systematics
     Prokaryotic Diversity: The Bacteria
     Prokaryotic Diversity: The Archaea
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Eukaryotic Cell Biology And Eukaryotic Microorganisms
     Microbial Genomics
     Viral Diversity
     Metabolic Diversity
     Methods Of Microbial Ecology
     Microbial Ecology
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Microbial Growth Control
     Microbial Interactions With Humans
     Essentials Of Immunology
     Molecular Immunology
     Diagnostic Microbiology And Immunology
     Epidemiology
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Person-To-Person Microbial Diseases
     Animal-Transmitted, Arthropod-Transmitted, And Soilborne Microbial Diseases
     Wastewater Treatment, Water Purification, And Waterborne Microbial Diseases
     Food Preservation And Foodborne Microbial Diseases
     Industrial Microbiology
     Genetic Engineering And Biotechnology

Human Genetics (BIO-746)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Introduction To Genetics
     Mitosis And Meiosis
     Mendelian Genetics
     Extensions Of Mendelian Genetics
     Chromosome Mapping In Eukaryote
     Genetic Analysis And Mapping In Bacteria And Bacteriophages
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Sex Determination And Sex Chromosomes
     Chromosome Mutations: Variation In Chromosome Number And Arrangement
     Extranuclear Inheritance
     Dna Structure And Analysis
     Dna Replication And Recombination
     Dna Organization In Chromosomes
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Genetic Code And Transcription
     Translation And Proteins
     Gene Mutation, Dna Repair, And Transposition
     Regulation Of Gene Expression In Prokaryotes
     Regulation Of Gene Expression In Eukaryotes
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Cell Cycle Regulation And Cancer
     Recombinant Dna Technology
     Genomics And Proteomics
     Dissection Of Gene Function: Mutational Analysis In Model Organisms
     Applications And Ethics Of Biotechnology
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Developmental Genetics Of Model Organisms
     Quantitative Genetics And Multifactorial Traits
     Population Genetics
     Evolutionary Genetics
     Conservation Genetics

Human Physiology (BIO-829)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Introduction To Physiology
     Molecular Interactions
     Compartmentation: Cells And Tissues
     Energy And Cellular Metabolism
     Membrane Dynamics
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Communication, Integration, Homeostasis
     Introduction To The Endocrine System
     Neurons: Cellular And Network Properties
     The Central Nervous System
     Sensory Physiology
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Efferent Division: Autonomic And Somatic Motor Control
     Muscles
     Integrative Physiology I: Control Of Body Movement
     Cardiovascular Physiology
     Blood Flow And The Control Of Blood Pressure
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Blood
     Mechanics Of Breathing
     Gas Exchange And Transport
     The Kidneys
     Integrative Physiology Ii: Fluid And Electrolyte Balance
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Digestion
     Energy Balance And Metabolism
     The Immune System
     Physical Exercise
     Reproduction And Development

Advanced Biology (NS-946)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Science As A Way Of Learning: A Guide To The Natural World
     The Fundamental Building Blocks: Chemistry And Life
     The Fundamental Building Blocks: Chemistry And Life
     Water, Ph, And Biological Molecules
     Life'S Home: The Cell
     Life'S Border: The Plasma Membrane
     Life'S Mainspring: An Introduction To Energy
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Vital Harvest: Deriving Energy From Food
     The Green World'S Gift: Photosynthesis
     Introduction To Genetics; Mitosis And Cytokinesis
     Preparing For Sexual Reproduction: Meiosis
     The First Geneticist: Mendel And His Discoveries
     Chromosomes And Inheritance
     Dna Structure And Replication
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     How Proteins Are Made: Genetic Transcription, Translation, And Regulation
     The Future Isn'T What It Used To Be: Biotechnology
     An Introduction To Evolution: Charles Darwin, Evolutionary Thought, And The Evidence For Evolution
     The Means Of Evolution: Microevolution
     The Outcomes Of Evolution: Macroevolution
     A Slow Unfolding: The History Of Life On Earth
     Viruses, Bacteria, Archaea, And Protists: The Diversity Of Life 1
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Fungi And Plants: The Diversity Of Life 2
     Animals: The Diversity Of Life 3
     An Introduction To Flowering Plants
     Form And Function In Flowering Plants
     Introduction To Animal Anatomy And Physiology: The Integumentary, Skeletal, And Muscular Systems
     Communication And Control: The Nervous And Endocrine Systems
     Defense: The Immune System
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Transport, Nutrition, And Exchange: Blood, Breath, Digestion, And Elimination
     An Amazingly Detailed Script: Animal Development
     How The Baby Came To Be: Human Reproduction
     An Interactive Living World: Populations And Communities In Ecology
     An Interactive Living World: Ecosystems And The Biosphere
     Animal Behavior