As a social worker, you’ll support children and families, advocating for fair treatment and assuring their needs are met. While pre-social work is not a major itself, we’ll match you with a degree and the necessary coursework required to prepare you for admission into a social work program.

As a veterinarian, you’ll provide necessary treatment and care for animals, and be a resource of health and wellness knowledge for their human caretakers. While pre- veterinary science is not a major itself, we’ll match you with a degree program and the necessary coursework required to prepare you for admission into a school of veterinary science.

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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. 

Our curriculum offers a wide range of courses connecting to real-life issues and experiences, ensuring you're well-prepared to apply your studies in the real world. Our professors apply a diverse approach to promote student engagement and meaningful learning, ranging from the academic rigor of the scientific method to the development of theoretical perspectives and scientific philosophies.

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Public history is history, practically applied. Public historians work outside of the classroom to share history and historical methods with the public. Public historians work in museums, archives, art galleries, state and local preservation offices, and a wide variety of private consulting firms.

Northern’s Quantitative Analytics in Science Certificate will give you a formal route to acquiring quantitative skills applicable to most fields. The certificate focuses on how quantitative skills can be utilized in the physical and biological sciences.

Shape the future—become a secondary teacher at Northern State University! 

Are you ready to inspire the next generation? At Northern State University, our secondary education program is designed for students who want to make a real impact. Our curriculum is built around real-world teaching experiences and hands-on learning, guided by faculty who’ve been where you want to go—right in the classroom. You'll graduate fully certified to teach your content area in grades 5-12, equipped with the skills and confidence to lead and inspire your future students. 

The NSU social science education B.S.Ed. integrates the study of history and social sciences with the practical and theoretical knowledge required for teaching.

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As a sociology major at Northern State University, you’ll hone your skills in analysis and problem solving, comparative thinking, writing, and critical inquiry. Equipped with these skills, you’ll have a strong foundation for a career in social work, law, social justice, nonprofit organizations, administration, government, business, or medicine. In addition, your sociology coursework will provide the theoretical and methodological training you’ll need for advanced graduate work in all the behavioral sciences. 

NSU Spanish majors take courses that concentrate on real-world application. With our bachelor's degree in Spanish, offered online and on campus, you'll be equipped to apply your Spanish knowledge, practice and experience to best serve your interests and career pursuits. 

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