Explore our majors!
Math Bachelor's Degree
NSU math courses foster the ability to ask questions and learn valuable critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. Northern's math major prepares you for graduate-level study in mathematics and employment in fields such as engineering, information technology, physics, the medical profession, financial analysis, banking and government.
Math Education Bachelor's Degree
NSU's B.S.Ed. degree in math education will prepare you to teach secondary school math or for graduate-level study in mathematics. At NSU, math education students take the same core math classes as general math majors - building an especially strong foundation in mathematics for teaching.
NSU offers math education students multiple field experiences to help ease you into teacher mode:
Minors
Accounting Minor (available online)
An accounting minor will help you develop the critical thinking and analytical skills needed to manage financial transactions and prepare financial reports.
Music Bachelor's Degree
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.
Music Education Bachelor's Degree
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.
Music Education Master's Degree
If you're a choral, instrumental or general music teacher, Northern's Master of Music Education's online format is designed to fit into your busy life. It offers a flexible way to complete your advanced degree in two years while you retain your current job. You'll be stimulated, challenged and ready to move forward in the classroom and your career.
The online program is practice-oriented and covers the essentials of research in music education, music theory, performance practices, conducting, pedagogy and music education management.
Organismal Biology Certificate
Northern's Certificate in Organismal Biology, a branch of biology that's concerned with all aspects of the life of organisms, will enhance and broaden your education in the sciences.
Physical Education Bachelor's Degree
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.
Piano Pedagogy Certificate
Northern’s Piano Pedagogy Certificate provides music students the necessary knowledge to establish an independent piano studio or gain employment in a community music school setting. With this certificate, you will gain the skills to provide proficient instruction as a piano teacher to students of all ages and levels; utilize a variety of foremost piano methods and teaching approaches; cultivate facility in piano technique; and interact musically and professionally with teacher organizations at the local, state, and national levels.
Pre-Athletic Training Program
With a career in athletic training, you’ll help athletes achieve their maximum potential in health and performance. While pre-athletic training is not a major itself, we’ll match you with a degree program and the necessary coursework required to prepare you for admission into a school of athletic training.
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