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Northern’s graduate certificate in principal and building leadership is a flexible and affordable opportunity for educators who have already earned a master’s degree in education to complete the coursework required to become a licensed principal. 

Through Northern State University’s M.S. Ed. in Special Education and M.S. Ed. in Special Education with a Visual Impairment Specialization, you can respond to the market demand for these educators. As a certified teacher, you can complete either of these programs, which will enable you to add these endorsements to your teaching certification. Come be a part of the solution!

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The Sports Management and Coaching & Leadership specializations within the Sports Administration and Leadership master’s program provide students with a strong foundation in organizational strategy, team leadership, and sport operations. Through relevant coursework in areas such as sports psychology, communication, and leadership development—combined with hands-on opportunities like coaching graduate assistantships—students gain the skills and experience needed to thrive in coaching, athletic administration, and leadership roles across all levels of sport.

Our Master’s in Sports Sciences offers two dynamic specializations—Strength and Conditioning, and Biomechanics & Exercise Physiology—each designed to blend rigorous academic preparation with extensive hands-on experience. Students engage in coursework while applying concepts in state-of-the-art labs equipped with force plates, EMG sensors, GPS technology, and more.

In this program, students will study the dynamics of innovation, leadership theories, design thinking, creativity, decision-making, communications, and team dynamics. Graduates will be prepared to lead organizational change, drive business growth, add customer value, and create competitive advantage through innovation. 

Northern State University’s Master of Science in Education degree in Teaching and Learning was designed with you in mind.  You can study learner development, current pedagogy, curriculum models, instructional resources and methodologies, and strategies for diverse learners with application at elementary or secondary levels in all discipline areas.