Explore our majors!
Business Administration Bachelor's Degree
Format: Online or On Campus
Northern's flexible bachelor's degree in business administration - offered online and on campus - allows you to personalize your studies to fit your needs and interests.
In this broad-based business major, you’ll learn the fundamentals of:
Chemistry Bachelor's Degree
As a chemistry major at Northern State University, you will be part of a program meticulously designed to cultivate a profound understanding of chemistry while nurturing essential skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, and scientific inquiry.
Communication Studies Bachelor's Degree
Effectively presenting yourself and your ideas is crucial, regardless of your profession. As a student in Northern's communication studies bachelor's degree program, you'll learn to understand and practice communication, developing insight into and ability in effective expression and listening.
In this compact, agile communications program, we'll help you tailor experiences and projects to your special needs and interests.
Counseling Master's Degree
The program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs, and faculty members are experienced professionals dedicated to fostering a supportive, inclusive learning environment for all students. As a counseling student at NSU, you will have the exciting opportunity to explore various areas of clinical mental health counseling, engage in hands-on clinical experiences, and develop a deep understanding of the ethical and cultural aspects of counseling.
Criminal Justice Associate Degree
Format: Online or On Campus
With Northern's online associate degree in criminal justice, you'll be well-equipped for a career in the criminal justice profession, gaining a background in the foundational terminology of the criminal justice system.
Criminal Justice Bachelor's Degree
Our Criminal Justice program provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities you will need to excel as a law enforcement officer, forensic science technician, legal assistant, or hearing officer. Northern also provides a strong foundation if you want to pursue a career in law or the judiciary. Whether you prefer the flexibility of online learning or the face-to-face interaction of an on-campus experience, Northern’s criminal justice program is dedicated to meeting your needs. As a graduate, you are also eligible for priority admission to our master's in counseling program.
Digital Entrepreneurship Associate Degree
Format: Online or On Campus
Northern State University’s associate of science in digital entrepreneurship prepares you to enter the digital economy ecosystem within two years and is built on a set of courses that stacks into Northern’s Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems degree.
Digital Media Associate Degree
This degree program offers an introduction to the exciting world of digital media. Topics include basic drawing and design, color theory and core graphics software used in the industry. NSU features a state-of-the-art graphics lab, lighting studio and equipment such as HD video cameras, green screens and digital painting screens.
Digital Media Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree
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.