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Northern State University

Northern State University
1200 S Jay Street
Aberdeen, SD 57401

Official telephone: (605) 626-3011
Fax number: (605) 626-2531
Website: https://northern.edu/
Screen last updated on: December 2024
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Calendar system: semester system (two terms comprise academic year)
Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: Orientation for new students is held prior to start of fall term.
Number and length of summer sessions: A summer session is offered for credit.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: 75%
Student:Faculty ratio: 17:1
Total faculty: 68 men, 72 women
Full-time faculty: 47 men, 40 women
Part-time faculty: 21 men, 32 women
Graduation rate: 55% within six years

REQUIRED UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
General education/core curriculum is required: yes

PROGRAMS OFFERED
Special programs offered:
double majors, independent study, accelerated program, honors program, internships, distance learning, online courses
Graduate schools/programs are offered: yes
Study abroad opportunities:
Study-abroad program offered.

LIST OF MAJORS
Associate's Degrees

  • Banking and Financial Support Services
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
  • Biotechnology
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Commercial and Advertising Art
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • General Studies
  • Gerontology
  • Graphic Design
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
  • Visual and Performing Arts, Other
Bachelor's Degrees

  • Accounting
  • Art Teacher Education
  • Art/Art Studies, General
  • Banking and Financial Support Services
  • Biochemistry
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
  • Biology Teacher Education
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Chemistry Teacher Education
  • Chemistry, General
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
  • Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  • Ecology
  • Education, Other
  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • English Language and Literature, General
  • English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education
  • Finance, General
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
  • French Language and Literature
  • General Studies
  • German Language and Literature
  • Graphic Design
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • History Teacher Education
  • History, General
  • History, Other
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce
  • International/Globalization Studies
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • Management Information Systems, General
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • Mathematics and Statistics, Other
  • Mathematics Teacher Education
  • Mathematics, General
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • Music Teacher Education
  • Music, General
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
  • Physical Sciences, Other
  • Political Science and Government, General
  • Psychology, General
  • Psychology, Other
  • Rhetoric and Composition
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
  • Social Science Teacher Education
  • Social Sciences, General
  • Social Sciences, Other
  • Social Studies Teacher Education
  • Sociology, General
  • Spanish Language and Literature
  • Spanish Language Teacher Education
  • Special Education and Teaching, General
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
  • Visual and Performing Arts, Other
Certificates

  • American Government and Politics (United States)
  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies, Other
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • Biotechnology
  • Chinese Language and Literature
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
  • Education, Other
  • Fine and Studio Arts Management
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
  • Geography
  • German Studies
  • History, General
  • History, Other
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
  • Jazz/Jazz Studies
  • Mathematics and Statistics, Other
  • Mathematics, General
  • Music Pedagogy
  • Social Sciences, Other
  • Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
  • Visual and Performing Arts, Other
Diplomas

  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies, Other
  • Banking and Financial Support Services
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Education, Other
  • Educational/Instructional Technology
  • German Studies
  • Mathematics and Statistics, Other
  • Mathematics, General
  • Secondary School Administration/Principalship
  • Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
  • Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
Master's Degrees

  • Art Teacher Education
  • Banking and Financial Support Services
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
  • Curriculum and Instruction
  • Education, Other
  • Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
  • Educational/Instructional Technology
  • Financial Mathematics
  • Mathematics and Statistics, Other
  • Music Teacher Education
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other
  • Special Education and Teaching, General
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General

ADVANCED CREDIT/PLACEMENT
Credit placement options:
  • credit for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 2 or higher)
  • credit for CLEP subject
  • credit for DANTES
  • credit for relevant life experience
  • credit for international baccalaureate

CERTIFICATES OFFERED
  • False
 
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