Post-Baccalaureate Studies (PBS) Program

You may take courses as a non-degree student in the PBS program. We recognize that some students may just want access to specialty courses that support their career objectives or that help them meet professional development hour requirements for maintaining their licenses.

If you want to take some courses and decide later about pursuing a degree, you may take up to 12 credits of appropriately selected courses in PBS status that can count toward the MCE degree. However, it is preferable to seek admission as soon as possible to assure integration into the advising process. PBS courses with grades of B- or less cannot be transferred to MCE.

Students register for individual courses through Engineering Online. Students who wish only to take a few courses do not need to apply for formal academic admission to NC State. However, students who wish to earn the MCE degree must formally apply for admission.