If you’re interested in reducing crime through the processes of arrest, investigation, trial, sentencing, and sanctions, then Northern's criminal justice major is the degree for you.

Northern State University and Dakota State University have partnered to create a concurrent dual-degree program that enables students to earn complementary degrees in criminal justice and cyber-focused fields simultaneously.

Northern State University's Associate of Science in Digital Entrepreneurship prepares students to enter the digital economy ecosystem within 2 years.

Northern is the only South Dakota state university to offer a two-year early childhood education degree.

Receive initial licensure to teach high school or middle school or explore your potential with personalizing your experience by selecting from two specialized tracks.

Dream of making a difference in the classroom? For over 100 years, Northern State University has been shaping passionate, skilled educators ready to inspire the next generation. Our Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)-accredited teacher preparation programs provide you with high-quality education and training that meets national standards. If you're ready to become a teacher, there's no better place—at Northern, we ARE teacher education!

The online English as a New Language Graduate Certificate is designed for people who want to teach English learners in K-12 schools.

For aspiring and existing entrepreneurs

Real-world problems related to conservation, wildlife, plant science, and environmental ethics will be the foundation of your coursework as an environmental science major at Northern.

In the dynamic world of finance, strategic decision-making meets the pulse of global markets.