Accelerated Degree Programs for Working Professionals

Online. Hybrid. Flexible.

Earn your degree—on your terms.

BA Bachelor of Arts  |  BS Bachelor of Science | BSN Bachelor of Science in Nursing

William Peace University offers nine bachelor’s degrees in the accelerated School of Professional Studies program. Explore your preferred major below.

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Business Administration – B.S.

Marketing – B.S.

Psychology – B.A.

Criminal Justice – B.A. or B.S.

HR Management – Starting Fall 2023

Elementary Education with Licensure – B.A.

Elementary + Special Education with Dual Licensure -B.A.

Interdisciplinary Studies – B.A.

Nursing RN to BSN – B.S.N.
*Must be a registered nurse.

Non-Degree Education Licensure Programs

If you have a bachelor’s degree and want to become a North Carolina teacher, consider our licensure-only options:

  • Adapted Curriculum Licensure
  • Elementary Licensure
  • Dual Licensure (Elementary Education and Special Education)
  • Elementary Residency Licensure
  • Special Education: General Curriculum Residency Licensure
  • Special Education Adapted Curriculum Residency Licensure

Read more about licensure

Questions? Need Help?

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Tara Whitbread
Associate Director of Admissions
919-508-2215
tlwhitbread@peace.edu

Ready to get started?

  • Fill out the FAFSA
    WPU offers scholarships and grants to many SPS students. To qualify or to obtain student loans, you must first fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

    You should complete the FAFSA, as soon as possible for the year you plan to enroll. It is ideal to complete the FAFSA when you apply to the institution.

    • Enter WPU’s school code: 002953

    Fill out the FAFSA

  • Apply
    Applying is Easy

    We applaud you for all your hard work to get to this point, and we are pleased and honored that you’ve chosen to apply to WPU.

    Let’s get started on your application. When you are finished, remember to submit your transcripts. We’ll be in touch within just two weeks with a decision. From there, we’ll instruct you on your deposit and enrollment for your chosen date.

     Apply Online

    For Readmitted Students
    Any student who previously attended William Peace University/Peace College, and seeks to return to his/her studies at WPU, is required to submit a brief online form for readmission.

    readmission form

    If you have any questions regarding your application status or the readmission process, please email us in the Office of Admissions, or call 919-508-2214.

  • Send Your Transcripts
    Submit Your Transcripts

    Please submit documents and/or transcripts to admissions@peace.edu or mail to:

    William Peace University
    Attention: Office of SPS Admissions
    15 E. Peace Street
    Raleigh, NC 27604

    Contact an Admissions Counselor

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    Follow this link to see the status of your application.

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    Shadow A Pacer Day

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    RN to BSN Virtual Information Session

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    Admitted Pacer Open House

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