The Chinese minor is an excellent addition to those who are majoring in English, nursing, business and education!

The skills that form the foundation of the Communication Studies degree help you succeed throughout your life, transferring from one career to another, and from work to home.

Northern State University’s Counseling program is renowned for its excellence in preparing future counselors, equipping them with a diverse skill set, a strong theoretical foundation, and a commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of others.

Northern's online associate degree in criminal justice will prepare you to deal with the complex issues facing today's criminal justice professional.

If you’re interested in reducing crime through the processes of arrest, investigation, trial, sentencing, and sanctions, then Northern's criminal justice major is the degree for you.

Northern State University's Associate of Science in Digital Entrepreneurship prepares students to enter the digital economy ecosystem within 2 years.

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.