Welcome to Distance Education at NC State! We offer a wide variety of courses and programs to meet your needs wherever you are located and whatever your life circumstances. These exciting educational opportunities can enhance your job skills or help you prepare for a new career, while providing schedule flexibility to balance your studies with work or other life responsibilities.
- Dr. Tom Miller - Vice Provost for DELTA
- About Distance Education
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As an international student, I found the Distance Education program at NC State challenging, but my adviser was an excellent match for me and I really felt connected. Once I became used to the rigor of the class work, the convenience of taking classes from home outweighed the challenges. I completed my degree, achieving my goals.
- Aya, MS in Human Development
and Family Studies - View Our Programs
As an academic advisor, my task is to help students find their own path. It's not to impose choices or make decisions; students know themselves—their interests and capabilities—much better than I do. What advisors offer is knowledge of academic possibilities, assisting people to get from where they are now, academically and professionally, to where they hope to go.
- Dr. Lynda Hambourger, DELTA
- Talk to an Advisor
Are you a new distance education student or new to NC State Distance Education (DE)? Explore the new Distance Education Virtual Orientation! This brief orientation will give you all the information you need to get off to a great start in a DE class or program.
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Undergraduate Certificates
Take the first step toward a new career or give your current career a boost with a certificate program. View details of our undergraduate-level certificates to learn about career prospects, curriculum, admissions requirements, tuition, and how to apply.
View Undergraduate CertificatesGraduate Certificates
Gain advanced skills and focused knowledge in a Graduate Certificate program. These programs take your career to the next level through a collection of graduate credit courses designed for busy professionals. View Graduate Certificates to learn about career prospects, curriculum, admissions requirements,
and how to apply.
Teacher Licensure
Specialized training is available to help you prepare for a teaching career or to add additional credentials for licensure.
View Teacher Licensure ProgramsUndergraduate Programs
NC State offers several bachelor-level degree completion programs through distance education. Transfer credits from other accredited post-secondary institutions can be applied toward fulfillment of the degree requirements.
View Undergraduate ProgramsMaster's Programs
Advanced studies are offered in Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Teacher Education, and other subject areas for professional development or to help you prepare for a new career.
View Master's ProgramsDoctoral Programs
Several site-based doctoral programs offered through NC State's College of Education provide training and competency for North Carolina school administrators and other career professionals in academic or
leadership roles.
Testing Services
We provide local and remote proctoring for DE faculty and students. More info
Accreditation
NC State is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. More info
Which Path is Right for You?
Whether you are a new or returning student to NC State, we offer many programs of study to help you upgrade skills or prepare for a new career.
