Are you looking for a future in design or media? Then Northern’s digital media program is the major for you!

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.

The English major at NSU combines classic literary study with cutting-edge professional skills, preparing you for success in today's rapidly evolving job market.

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.

Enhancing your career in the banking industry at the executive level

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