Preparing you for admission into any social work program

Preparing you for admission to any school of veterinary science

Develop your leadership skills while completing coursework required to become a licensed principal

If you're driven to learn more about the human mind and behavior, a psychology major at Northern State University is the perfect fit for you.

The NSU public history certificate, available online, prepares you for a career as a public historian.

Northern’s Quantitative Analytics in Science Certificate prepares you for the growing demand for data-skilled workers.

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

Interested in how groups within society interact and change? Then Northern’s sociology program will be a great fit for you! You’ll study the interactions and relationships among human groups and institutions, learning how behavior is shaped by these relationships. Through your coursework, you’ll examine how society maintains stability and how it changes, investigating both consensus and conflict among social groups.

The ability to write and speak Spanish has never been more relevant for traveling, teaching or business—and Northern's bachelor's degree in Spanish (available face-to-face and online) will prepare you for these opportunities.