The Department of Educational Leadership and Specialties offers the following education options:
- Master of Arts in Reading Education
- Master of School Administration
- Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Education
- Master of Arts in Teaching in Health and Physical Education (Initial License)
- AIG Add On
- Military Science (Army ROTC)
- Aerospace Studies (Air Force ROTC)
UNCP's Teacher Education Program is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). Each undergraduate and graduate teacher education program area offered by UNCP is approved by the NC State Board of Education.