Our curriculum allows wide flexibility for discipline and media exploration, providing a strong background in art history, criticism, and theory.  You will investigate both the visual and aesthetic components of your artistic/design practice, while developing fluency in art history and contemporary culture. 

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Northern State University's associate degree in early childhood education is your gateway to an exciting and rewarding career in childcare and education. Our program equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to excel as a qualified childcare provider. You'll be making a positive impact on young minds and setting the foundation for their future success.

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The flexible nature of the educational studies program allows you to tailor your studies to your specific interests and career goals. You'll complete foundational courses and then work with faculty to select specialization courses that align with your career aspirations. Don't wait any longer to start your journey to a fulfilling career in education.

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Our elementary education program at Northern State University is designed to prepare you to become an inspiring, effective teacher. With a focus on innovative teaching methods and classroom management techniques, we give you the tools to create engaging lessons that reach every type of learner. Through a combination of expert-led coursework and real-world experiences, you’ll gain the skills needed to make a lasting impact in the classroom and beyond.

Format: Online or On Campus

From Shakespeare to contemporary literature, from creative expression to digital writing and online content creation, from grant writing to AI prompt engineering, our program builds the critical thinking, communication, analytical, and observational skills employers demand.

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Northern’s Entrepreneurship Certificate offers a flexible and affordable opportunity to learn to:

• Identify business and innovation opportunities
• Communicate the value of products and services to potential customers, and
• Write business plans

It's designed for aspiring and current entrepreneurs and is open to current Northern students as well as community members who are not seeking to earn a degree.

Dedicated faculty provide a broad overview that will prepare you to understand and solve environmental challenges. Courses are grounded in hands-on activities, and labs are incorporated into the curriculum, allowing you to put your skills to use. You can make a difference!

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Northern's executive banking certificate is among Northern's various academic offerings preparing you for a successful career in banking, along with the Bachelor of Science in Banking and Financial Services, offered on campus and online; the

As finance majors, students will gain the analytical tools and financial awareness needed to navigate the complexities of investment, risk management, and corporate finance, earning a degree that opens doors to a myriad of exciting career opportunities.