Format: Online or On Campus

With NSU¡¯s marketing major, offered online and on campus, you¡¯ll gain an edge by learning to stay on top of trends and technology; and how social media, search, video, and analytics work in the marketing mix.

As a math major at Northern State University, each of your upper-level math courses will provide you with the foundational knowledge needed to pursue further mathematical study or a quantitative career outside of mathematics. In addition, if you¡¯re interested in applying the mathematical skills you¡¯ll acquire from our program to other pursuits, Northern offers minors or double majors in related fields such as chemistry, finance, or pre-law.

NSU is a fully accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). As a music major at Northern, you'll get individual attention from our renowned music faculty members who will help you develop your fullest potential.

As an NSU music education major, you can learn to:

• Teach music to K-12 students
• Perform and create music, and
• Develop students¡¯ understanding and appreciation of the art of music

The instrumental emphasis is for you if you¡¯d like to teach K-12 instrumental music and supervise school music programs. You¡¯ll be encouraged to take vocal courses to strengthen your musicianship.

As a student in our B.S.Ed. Physical Education program, you¡¯ll learn scientific and fitness principles, pedagogy (the method and practice of teaching), and curriculum development from our diverse and experienced faculty.

Coursework within the major falls into three categories:

• Physical education methodology
• General teacher preparation
• Exercise science

Physical education methodology courses train prospective teachers to promote physical literacy and are specific to the gymnasium.

Secondary education bachelor's degree graduates from Northern State University are in high demand in South Dakota schools and throughout the U.S.

We provide hands-on, effective teacher preparation that includes extensive experience in actual secondary classrooms.

As a social science education major at NSU, you'll be prepared to teach a wide range of history and social science courses at the middle and high school levels. In many schools, the ability to teach multiple subjects is highly valued.

Your studies will include a solid core of courses in history, government and geography. You'll also have the option to take courses in economics, psychology and sociology. Rounding out this degree are required teaching courses.

The NSU sociology bachelor's degree program includes emphases on criminal justice or human services. As a sociology major, you'll be prepared for jobs in fields such as law, law enforcement, social welfare, business administration, education, communications, and advocacy.

Pursuing a sociology major at NSU, you'll learn:

NSU Spanish majors take courses that concentrate on real-world application. With our bachelor's degree in Spanish, offered online and on campus, you'll be equipped to apply your Spanish knowledge, practice and experience to best serve your interests and career pursuits. 

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