12 Bachelor's degrees offered by the university

Art Studies at North Carolina Central University is focused on the practice and theory of art, which provides the foundation for students’ independent exploration and artistic development.

Theatre from North Carolina Central University focuses on academic exposure and production experience in theatre, ensuring that students graduate with knowledge in the areas of dramatic literature, performance, and management.

Jazz at North Carolina Central University provides academic, applied instrumental and vocal, and ensemble instruction focused on the development of knowledge and skills necessary in jazz instrumental and vocal performance. 

Technical Theatre at North Carolina Central University aims to develop the technical and creative abilities necessary for a profession in theatrical production. 

Instrumental Performance at North Carolina Central University focuses on overall musical preparation and development for instrumentalists, increasing the student's technical and analytical abilities and enhancing their performance skills through applied practice.

Music Education from North Carolina Central University provides students with the knowledge and skills required to teach K-12 school music, along with coursework required by North Carolina Central University Department of Education for Music K-12 licensure.

Vocal Performance at North Carolina Central University focuses on overall musical preparation and development for vocalists, increasing the student's technical and analytical abilities and enhancing their performance skills through applied practice.

Music Industry at North Carolina Central University is designed to acquaint students with the concepts and methodologies of the music industry; to give students an introduction to digital music production technology; to provide specialized career preparation for the contemporary music profession; and to focus on the legal, financial, and ethical aspects of a career in music. 

Theatre, General, K-12 Education at North Carolina Central University is offered to prospective theatre educators, allowing students to engage in intensive teacher-training activities that lead to certification for teaching K-12.

Dance Education at North Carolina Central University synthesizes creative, theoretical, and kinesthetic work through a range of knowledge, skills, and competencies consistent with NC state educational standards for the theatre student interested in teaching dance as a profession.

Theatre, Performance at North Carolina Central University offers intense training for students seeking a career in acting, with focus placed on character creation, audition procedures, and the development of performance techniques and skill. 

Family and Consumer Sciences with Apparel Design Specialization from North Carolina Central University includes coursework in merchandising and apparel design, with supporting courses in art, business, and dramatic art.