Majors At UNCG
NACE Competencies
Notable alumni
UNCG Traditions
UNCG Resources
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This major at UNCG focuses on preparing students for careers in K-12 education, with specializations in subjects like math, science, and English.

What is Elementary Education? 

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This is the ability to work with others toward a common goal, sharing tasks and responsibilities.

What is Teamwork?

100

This actress, best known for her role in The Hunger Games, graduated from UNCG with a degree in Drama.

Who is Elizabeth Banks?

100

This annual event at UNCG features food, music, and activities, welcoming new students to campus.

What is Spartan Fest?

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This UNCG facility is the primary spot for students to access books, research materials, and study spaces.

What is the University Libraries?

200

Known for producing top-tier musicians and performers, this major at UNCG offers concentrations in areas such as performance, composition, and music education.

What is Music?

200

This competency includes acting in ways that are ethical, responsible, and dependable in the workplace.

What is professionalism?

200

A famous Saturday Night Live cast member and comedian, he graduated from UNCG in 1993.

Who is Ryan Reynolds?

200

UNCG’s annual week-long event where students and faculty celebrate global cultures with food, music, and performances.

What is international Festival?

200

This resource helps students plan their career paths, find internships, and connect with potential employers.

What is the Career Services Center?

300

This major at UNCG offers students the chance to study human behavior, relationships, and mental health, preparing them for careers in counseling and social services.

What is Psychology?

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The ability to effectively express thoughts in writing, such as in emails, reports, or proposals, is part of this competency.

What Is written communication?

300

This Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author of The Color Purple attended UNCG.

Who is Alice Walker?

300

This tradition involves students performing a night of theater and music to raise funds for campus organizations.

What is Spartans for a cause?

300

UNCG offers this center for students who need academic tutoring, writing assistance, and study support.

What is the Learning Assistance Center?

400

This major is one of UNCG's most popular and offers pathways in clinical practice, education, and leadership in the healthcare field.

What is Nursing?

400

A leader who ensures clear goals, sets expectations, and holds others accountable is displaying this aspect of leadership.

What is Accountability? 

400

 This UNCG alumnus is a Grammy-winning jazz saxophonist and bandleader.

Who is Branford Marsalis?


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The UNCG Alumni Association hosts this special event every year to celebrate recent graduates, students come together, and celebrate the longevity of the school, and school spirit.

What is Homecoming?

400

This campus office helps students navigate housing options, meal plans, and general student life on campus.

What is Housing and Residence Life?

500

This major at UNCG is perfect for students who are interested in the study of culture, language, history, and social systems from around the world.

What is Sociology or International and Global Studies?

500

This skill involves analyzing, identifying patterns and using logic to solve patterns effectively. 

What is Critical Thinking?

500

This UNCG student was NOT a graduate but is a famous Charlotte rapper that attended the school for 3 years, and decided college was not for him.

Who is DaBaby?

500

In the fall, UNCG holds this ceremony to celebrate the academic achievements of new students and faculty.

What is Convocation?

500

The_____at UNCG provides support for students’ mental health, offering counseling services and workshops.

What is the Counseling Center?