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Institutional Endorsement/Second Master's Degree

Students who have already earned a master's degree may seek an institutional endorsement or a master's degree in another program area. If the first degree was not awarded by Northern State University, the student should apply as stated under "Admission to Graduate Studies." If Northern State University awarded the first master's, the student should contact the Director of Graduate Studies.

An institutional endorsement or second master's requires appointment of a graduate committee, a candidacy review process, additional course work and a final examination. No more than 10 hours can be applied from the first master's degree toward a second master's degree. There is no limit to the number of hours that may be applied toward the institutional endorsement, but they must have been completed within the six-year period (see "Validation of Credit") and considered appropriate for the student's chosen program. The endorsement is available in the elementary and secondary school administration programs only.