Alternative Certification for General Education Teachers Graduate Certificate
The Alternative Certification for General Education Teachers Graduate Certificate is designed for individuals who hold a Preliminary Alternative Teacher Certificate from the South Dakota Department of Education. This stand-alone, stackable credential fulfills the coursework required to progress toward a permanent alternative teaching certificate issued by the South Dakota Department of Education. All credits earned can be applied toward the M.S.Ed. in Educational Studies: Secondary Education.
Advanced Mathematics Graduate Certificate
Northern State University’s Advanced Mathematics Graduate Certificate is ideal for professionals with a master’s degree who need at least 18 graduate-level math credits to qualify as dual-credit math instructors at the high school level. The certificate provides advanced coursework across abstract and analytic mathematics, plus an elective, in an online format designed for working professionals.
Accounting Certificate
The Accounting Certificate provides a focused foundation in core accounting concepts and systems. Students learn how to apply accounting standards to financial information and financial statements and how to identify and analyze data used in reports that support managerial decision-making. This certificate can complement a business degree or help students build skills for entry-level accounting-related roles.
Criminal Justice Dual Bachelor's Degree
NSU students can earn a B.A. in Criminology and Criminal Justice alongside a cyber-focused degree from DSU — without exceeding a typical 120-credit pathway.
The program is designed to expand opportunities for students at both institutions, streamline the path to two degrees, and prepare graduates for careers at the intersection of public safety, investigation, intelligence, and cybersecurity.
Visual Impairments Graduate Certificate
The Visual Impairments Graduate Certificate prepares educators to meet South Dakota Department of Education endorsement requirements for teaching students who are blind or visually impaired. This certificate develops the specialized knowledge and practical skills to support learners with vision loss, including foundations of vision and eye health, orientation and mobility, instructional strategies and assistive technologies, and Braille and Nemeth Code literacy.
Agricultural Business Bachelor's Degree
Through hands-on learning and industry partnerships, students gain expertise in agricultural finance, supply chain management, commodity marketing, and sustainable business practices.
Gateway to Teacher Education Certificate
Unleash your potential as a future educator with the Gateway to Teacher Education Certificate! Designed for high school students, this flexible certificate program offers high school dual credit coursework in our online and HyFlex settings. Join us and take the first step towards a rewarding career in education.
Strategic Innovation and Leadership Master's Degree
In this program, students will study the dynamics of innovation, leadership theories, design thinking, creativity, decision-making, communications, and team dynamics. Graduates will be prepared to lead organizational change, drive business growth, add customer value, and create competitive advantage through innovation.
Early Childhood Education Associate Degree
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.
Leadership Certificate
Format: Online or On Campus
A leadership certificate from Northern State University is designed to help you confidently move your organization forward as a strong leader who can drive productivity, innovation, employee engagement, and organizational success.
Through soft skills development, practical strategies, and a growth-oriented mindset, courses in this certificate prepare you to lead effectively in today's dynamic business landscape.
Specialized courses include: