{"id":364,"date":"2021-05-27T12:25:02","date_gmt":"2021-05-27T16:25:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ncsu.edu\/?page_id=364"},"modified":"2025-04-03T15:19:01","modified_gmt":"2025-04-03T19:19:01","slug":"colleges-and-departments","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ncsu.edu\/colleges-and-departments\/","title":{"rendered":"Colleges and Departments"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n<p>NC State\u2019s colleges collectively offer more than 300 <a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.ncsu.edu\/undergraduate\/#majorstext\">undergraduate<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/grad.ncsu.edu\/programs\/\">graduate<\/a> degree programs through 68 departments. Explore the list below for more information about the academic programs we offer.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=wp-block-acf-colleges-departments mirror-layout >\n\t   <div class=\"section-txt\">\n  <div id=\"topFeature\">\n    <form id=\"dept_filter_form\" name=\"dept_filter_form\" class=\"ucomm-styling\" action=\"\/colleges-and-departments\/\" method=\"POST\">\n      <label for=\"dept\">Find department or program:<\/label>\n      <input type=\"text\" name=\"dept\" id=\"dept\" value=\"\" \/>\n\t\t<button type=\"submit\" form=\"dept_filter_form\" value=\"Submit\" name=\"dept_submit\" id=\"dept_submit\">\n\t\t\t<svg class=\"wolficon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-search\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/use>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button>\n      <span id=\"dept_toggles\"><span>View by:<\/span> <a href=\".\/?view=colleges\" title=\"View all colleges.\">College<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\".\/?view=dept\" title=\"View all departments and programs.\">Alphabetical List<\/a><\/span>\n    <\/form>\n  <\/div>\n  <h2>College of Agriculture and Life Sciences<\/h2><p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/\">College of Agriculture and Life Sciences<\/a> discovers, teaches and applies knowledge to disciplines that effect safe, affordable supplies of food and fiber, a cleaner environment and better health for people and animals.<\/p><ul class='wp-block-list'><li><a class=\"track\" href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-and-human-sciences\/\">Agricultural and Human Sciences<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"track\" href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-and-resource-economics\">Agricultural and Resource Economics<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"track\" href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-institute\/\">Agricultural Institute<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"track\" href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/animal-science\">Animal Science<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"track\" href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/applied-ecology\">Applied Ecology<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"track\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bae.ncsu.edu\/\">Biological and Agricultural Engineering<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"track\" href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/\">Crop and Soil Sciences<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"track\" href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/entomology-and-plant-pathology\/\">Entomology and Plant Pathology<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"track\" href=\"https:\/\/fbns.ncsu.edu\">Food, Bioprocessing, and Nutrition Sciences<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"track\" href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/horticultural-science\">Horticultural Science<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"track\" href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/molecular-and-structural-biochemistry\">Molecular and Structural Biochemistry<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"track\" href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/plant-and-microbial-biology\">Plant and Microbial Biology<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"track\" href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/prestage-department-of-poultry-science\">Prestage Department of Poultry Science<\/a><\/li><\/ul><br \/><p><a href=\"#top\">Back to top<\/a><\/p><h2>College of Design<\/h2><p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/design.ncsu.edu\/\">College of Design<\/a> has a long and distinguished record of producing skilled professionals in design-related disciplines. Offering programs that range from landscape architecture to industrial design, its goal is to develop the student-designer&#8217;s perception, knowledge, skills and problem-solving abilities.<\/p><ul class='wp-block-list'><li><a class=\"track\" href=\"https:\/\/design.ncsu.edu\/architecture\/\">Architecture<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"track\" href=\"https:\/\/design.ncsu.edu\/graphic-design\/\">Graphic Design<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"track\" href=\"https:\/\/design.ncsu.edu\/industrial-design\/\">Industrial Design<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"track\" href=\"https:\/\/design.ncsu.edu\/landscape-architecture\/\">Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"track\" href=\"https:\/\/design.ncsu.edu\/mad-tech\/\">Media Arts, Design and Technology<\/a><\/li><\/ul><br \/><p><a href=\"#top\">Back to top<\/a><\/p><h2>College of Education<\/h2><p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/ced.ncsu.edu\/\">College of Education<\/a> prepares teachers, administrators, counselors, researchers and analysts for careers in education from K-12 to postsecondary. It emphasizes global cultural awareness and the use of technology for enhanced learning.<\/p><ul class='wp-block-list'><li><a class=\"track\" href=\"http:\/\/ced.ncsu.edu\/elphd\/\">Educational Leadership, Policy, and Human Development<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"track\" href=\"http:\/\/ced.ncsu.edu\/stem-ed\/\">Science, Technology, Engineering, &amp; Mathematics Education<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"track\" href=\"http:\/\/ced.ncsu.edu\/tels\/\">Teacher Education and Learning Sciences<\/a><\/li><\/ul><br \/><p><a href=\"#top\">Back to top<\/a><\/p><h2>College of Engineering<\/h2><p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engr.ncsu.edu\">College of Engineering<\/a> ranks among the best in the nation in innovation, research and the number of undergraduate and graduate degrees awarded across traditional and cutting-edge engineering disciplines.<\/p><ul class='wp-block-list'><li><a class=\"track\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bae.ncsu.edu\/\">Biological and Agricultural Engineering<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"track\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bme.ncsu.edu\/\">Biomedical Engineering<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"track\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbe.ncsu.edu\">Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"track\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ccee.ncsu.edu\">Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"track\" href=\"https:\/\/www.csc.ncsu.edu\/\">Computer Science<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"track\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ise.ncsu.edu\/\">Edward P. Fitts Department of Industrial &amp; Systems Engineering<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"track\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ece.ncsu.edu\/\">Electrical and Computer Engineering<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"track\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mse.ncsu.edu\/\">Materials Science and Engineering<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"track\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mae.ncsu.edu\/\">Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"track\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ne.ncsu.edu\/\">Nuclear Engineering<\/a><\/li><\/ul><br \/><p><a href=\"#top\">Back to top<\/a><\/p><h2>College of Humanities and Social Sciences<\/h2><p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/chass.ncsu.edu\/\">College of Humanities and Social Sciences<\/a> provides education, research and extension services in traditional humanities fields including literature, communications and political science. The college also focuses on public policy, global perspectives and other rapidly emerging disciplines such as rhetoric, film studies and digital media.<\/p><ul class='wp-block-list'><li><a class=\"track\" href=\"http:\/\/communication.chass.ncsu.edu\/\">Communication<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"track\" href=\"http:\/\/english.chass.ncsu.edu\/\">English<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"track\" href=\"http:\/\/history.chass.ncsu.edu\/\">History<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"track\" href=\"http:\/\/ids.chass.ncsu.edu\/\">Integrative Humanities and Social Sciences<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"track\" href=\"https:\/\/philrel.chass.ncsu.edu\/\">Philosophy and Religious Studies<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"track\" href=\"http:\/\/spia.ncsu.edu\/ps\/index.html\">Political Science [in the School of Public and International Affairs]<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"track\" href=\"http:\/\/psychology.chass.ncsu.edu\/\">Psychology<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"track\" href=\"http:\/\/spia.ncsu.edu\/pa\/\">Public Administration [in the School of Public and International Affairs]<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"track\" href=\"http:\/\/socialwork.chass.ncsu.edu\/\">Social Work<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"track\" href=\"http:\/\/socant.chass.ncsu.edu\/\">Sociology and Anthropology<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"track\" href=\"https:\/\/wlc.chass.ncsu.edu\">World Languages and Cultures<\/a><\/li><\/ul><br \/><p><a href=\"#top\">Back to top<\/a><\/p><h2>College of Natural Resources<\/h2><p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/\">College of Natural Resources<\/a> is a world leader in sustainability and stewardship and is recognized as a top educator and researcher in forestry, environmental sciences, wood, paper, pulp, parks, recreation and tourism. The college believes that nurturing the environment and engineering sustainable products go hand in hand with helping communities and enterprises thrive.<\/p><ul class='wp-block-list'><li><a class=\"track\" href=\"http:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/fb\/\">Forest Biomaterials<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"track\" href=\"http:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/fer\">Forestry and Environmental Resources<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"track\" href=\"http:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/prtm\">Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management<\/a><\/li><\/ul><br \/><p><a href=\"#top\">Back to top<\/a><\/p><h2>Poole College of Management<\/h2><p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/poole.ncsu.edu\/\">Poole College of Management<\/a> is at the forefront of business education, providing experiential learning that prepares career-ready graduates. Its accounting, business management and economics programs are global in scope, giving students the opportunity to resolve real-world challenges while putting theory into practice.<\/p><ul class='wp-block-list'><li><a class=\"track\" href=\"https:\/\/poole.ncsu.edu\/accounting\/\">Accounting<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"track\" href=\"https:\/\/poole.ncsu.edu\/business-management\/\">Business Management<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"track\" href=\"https:\/\/poole.ncsu.edu\/economics\/\">Economics<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"track\" href=\"https:\/\/poole.ncsu.edu\/mie\/\">Management, Innovation and Entrepreneurship<\/a><\/li><\/ul><br \/><p><a href=\"#top\">Back to top<\/a><\/p><h2>College of Sciences<\/h2><p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/sciences.ncsu.edu\/\">College of Sciences<\/a> connects people and programs in the biological, physical, chemical, mathematical, statistical and earth-system sciences. With departments and faculty members ranked among the best in their fields nationally, the college&#8217;s focus on multidisciplinary collaboration builds a foundation of experience that prepares students for the real world.<\/p><ul class='wp-block-list'><li><a class=\"track\" href=\"https:\/\/bio.sciences.ncsu.edu\/\">Biological Sciences<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"track\" href=\"https:\/\/chemistry.sciences.ncsu.edu\/\">Chemistry<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"track\" href=\"https:\/\/meas.sciences.ncsu.edu\/\">Marine, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"track\" href=\"https:\/\/math.sciences.ncsu.edu\/\">Mathematics<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"track\" href=\"http:\/\/www.physics.ncsu.edu\/\">Physics and Astronomy<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"track\" href=\"https:\/\/statistics.sciences.ncsu.edu\/\">Statistics<\/a><\/li><\/ul><br \/><p><a href=\"#top\">Back to top<\/a><\/p><h2>Wilson College of Textiles<\/h2><p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/\">Wilson College of Textiles<\/a> is the world&#8217;s leading program for textile education. The college prepares innovative, adaptable students and advances research in areas of study ranging from traditional manufacturing to medical textiles, nonwovens and marketing and supply chain management.<\/p><ul class='wp-block-list'><li><a class=\"track\" href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/tatm\/\">Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"track\" href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/tecs\/\">Textile Engineering, Chemistry and Science<\/a><\/li><\/ul><br \/><p><a href=\"#top\">Back to top<\/a><\/p><h2>College of Veterinary Medicine<\/h2><p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/cvm.ncsu.edu\/\">College of Veterinary Medicine<\/a> is among the top teaching environments of its kind in the nation. With comprehensive classroom instruction, outstanding laboratory facilities and a veterinary teaching hospital, it provides state-of-the-art medical care while training veterinarians and researchers in the latest technologies and practices.<\/p><ul class='wp-block-list'><li><a class=\"track\" href=\"https:\/\/cvm.ncsu.edu\/research\/departments\/docs\/\">Clinical Sciences<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"track\" href=\"https:\/\/cvm.ncsu.edu\/research\/departments\/mbs\/\">Molecular Biomedical Sciences<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"track\" href=\"https:\/\/cvm.ncsu.edu\/research\/departments\/dphp\/\">Population Health and Pathobiology<\/a><\/li><\/ul><br \/><p><a href=\"#top\">Back to top<\/a><\/p><h2>The Graduate School<\/h2><p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/grad.ncsu.edu\/\">Graduate School<\/a> offers programs in more than 160 areas, plus numerous minors, certificate programs and interdisciplinary options. Many of these programs are ranked among the nation&#8217;s best, providing dynamic research opportunities with an emphasis on interdepartmental collaboration to give graduate students an outstanding education.<\/p><ul class='wp-block-list'><li><a class=\"track\" href=\"http:\/\/analytics.ncsu.edu\/\">Advanced Analytics<\/a><\/li><\/ul><br \/><p><a href=\"#top\">Back to top<\/a><\/p><h2>University College<\/h2><p><a href=\"https:\/\/universitycollege.dasa.ncsu.edu\">University College<\/a> is an incubator for interdisciplinary programs designed to engage every undergraduate student. Explore academic minors and programs in the arts, health and wellness, military studies, and leadership alongside a variety of high-impact learning experiences and academic support services.<\/p><ul class='wp-block-list'><li><a class=\"track\" href=\"http:\/\/airforce.dasa.ncsu.edu\/\">Air Force ROTC<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"track\" href=\"http:\/\/army.dasa.ncsu.edu\/\">Army ROTC<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"track\" href=\"https:\/\/dance.arts.ncsu.edu\/\">Dance Program<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"track\" href=\"https:\/\/advising.dasa.ncsu.edu\/welcome-to-exploratory-studies\/\">Exploratory Studies<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"track\" href=\"http:\/\/hes.dasa.ncsu.edu\/\">Health and Exercise Studies<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"track\" href=\"https:\/\/music.dasa.ncsu.edu\/\">Music<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"track\" href=\"http:\/\/naval.dasa.ncsu.edu\/\">Naval ROTC<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"track\" href=\"https:\/\/theatre.arts.ncsu.edu\">Theatre<\/a><\/li><\/ul><br \/><p><a href=\"#top\">Back to top<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-resource-links\">\n      \n<div class=\"has-aqua-400-text-color wp-block-ncst-single-resource-link has-aqua-400-text-color wp-block-ncst-single-resource-link\">\n  <a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.ncsu.edu\/undergraduate\/#majorstext\" class=\"ncst-single-resource-link__url\" >\n    <span class=\"ncst-icon\">\n      <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path d=\"M3.34541 10.8478H1.0415V11.7117H3.34541V10.8478Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/>\n<path d=\"M22.9585 10.8478H20.7024V11.7117H22.9585V10.8478Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/>\n<path d=\"M14.0061 19.3922H13.5599V18.0338H12.1344V19.7231H11.6877V18.0338H10.2669V19.3922H9.82066V18.0338H8.48145V19.9922L9.86379 20.6592V21.24H14.0497V20.6592L15.4321 19.9922V18.0338H14.0061V19.3922Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/>\n<path d=\"M9.86401 23.333H10.6656L11.064 24H12.85L13.2479 23.333H14.05V22.7522H9.86401V23.333Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/>\n<path d=\"M14.0495 21.6862H9.86401V22.3102H14.0495V21.6862Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/>\n<path d=\"M12.0239 4.22859C10.6225 4.22552 9.25662 4.66994 8.12531 5.49713C6.99399 6.32432 6.1563 7.49108 5.73424 8.82748C5.31217 10.1639 5.32777 11.6001 5.77876 12.927C6.22975 14.254 7.09258 15.4023 8.24159 16.2047H8.21768L8.48159 17.5781H15.4322L15.8306 16.2052C16.6962 15.5984 17.4032 14.7924 17.8918 13.8551C18.3805 12.9178 18.6366 11.8767 18.6385 10.8197C18.6172 9.07418 17.9127 7.40651 16.6762 6.17435C15.4397 4.94219 13.7695 4.24367 12.0239 4.22859Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/>\n<path d=\"M19.6524 2.61715L18.0139 4.23685L18.6213 4.85123L20.2597 3.23153L19.6524 2.61715Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/>\n<path d=\"M12.5277 0H11.6638V2.30391H12.5277V0Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/>\n<path d=\"M4.35442 2.61456L3.74707 3.22894L5.38553 4.84864L5.99288 4.23426L4.35442 2.61456Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n\n    <\/span>\n    <div class=\"ncst-single-resource-link__content\">\n              <h3 class=\"ncst-single-resource-link__heading\">Undergraduate Programs<\/h3>\n                    <p class=\"ncst-single-resource-link__teaser\">\n          <span class=\"text\">Browse our complete catalog of majors and minors for undergraduate students.<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-light\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-light\">\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span>\n        <\/p>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"has-aqua-400-text-color wp-block-ncst-single-resource-link has-aqua-400-text-color wp-block-ncst-single-resource-link\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/grad.ncsu.edu\/programs\/\" class=\"ncst-single-resource-link__url\" >\n    <span class=\"ncst-icon\">\n      <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path d=\"M13.68 10.1278L10.7039 5.28L0 24L10.56 13.8722L13.44 19.44L24 0L13.68 10.1278Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n\n    <\/span>\n    <div class=\"ncst-single-resource-link__content\">\n              <h3 class=\"ncst-single-resource-link__heading\">Graduate Programs<\/h3>\n                    <p class=\"ncst-single-resource-link__teaser\">\n          <span class=\"text\">Learn about our master\u2019s and doctoral programs, as well as certificate offerings.<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-light\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-light\">\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span>\n        <\/p>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n  ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NC State\u2019s colleges collectively offer more than 300 undergraduate and graduate degree programs through 68 departments. 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