The NSU public history certificate, available online, prepares you for a career as a public historian.

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 ability to write and speak Spanish has never been more relevant for traveling, teaching or business—and Northern's bachelor's degree in Spanish (available face-to-face and online) will prepare you for these opportunities.

Do you want to address the critical shortage of special education teachers and teachers of the visually impaired in the United States?

The NSU online STEM Master's Certificate offers K-12 teachers in all subject areas professional development focused on STEM Integration, curriculum design and project-based learning.

The Strategic Innovation and Leadership graduate program prepares students to analyze and lead an organization’s ability to innovate.

Are you interested in the science of pedagogy?

The NSU TESOL certificate, offered online and on campus at the undergraduate and graduate level, prepares students to teach English to speakers of other languages.

Enhance your preparation for a career in finance with the online NSU Trust and Financial Advising master's certificate.