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Description

Northern Normal and Industrial School was established by the South Dakota Legislature in 1901 in response to the need for an institution of higher education to serve northern South Dakota. The original curriculum emphasized the industrial arts and teacher preparation, but as the school grew, the curriculum gradually evolved in other directions to fulfil the changing needs of the community. In 1964, the institution became Northern State College, the new name reflecting the school's expansion and diversification, and in 1989 the name was changed to Northern State University.

Northern State University serves more than 2,200 students representing 36 states and 20 foreign countries. A challenging, multifaceted curriculum offers 38 majors, 42 minors, 6 associate, 8 preprofessional and 9 graduate degree areas. Courses are taught by 120 full-time, dedicated faculty, more than 85 percent of whom have the highest degree possible in their academic field. A student-faculty ratio of 19-to-1 ensures that students have access to their professors, and a student-to- computer ratio of 4.7-to-1 is one of the best access-to-technology ratios in the nation.

Highlights

* Academic Degrees

Northern offers pre-professional and professional programs leading to the bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, bachelor of science in education and bachelor of music education degrees. The school also provides undergraduate and graduate professional programs in education for the preparation of teachers, guidance counselors and principals. These programs culminate in bachelor of science in education, master of science in education and master of arts in teaching degrees. Two-year-programs are provided in specialized areas; they lead to associate of arts and associate of science degrees. Northern offers the only international business program in South Dakota.

* Activities and Programs

More than a hundred clubs and activity groups help students pursue their talents and interests and develop their leadership skills. Northern State is home of the Wolves, who are affiliated with the National Collegiate Athletic Association on the national level and the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference on the regional level. Northern also boasts Marching Wolves, the only marching band in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. Extracurricular activities include a wide variety of entertainment and cultural events weekly. Among student organizations there are social and professional groups, community service and religious groups, and student-run publications and campus government.

University Attributes

Northern State University is an accredited institutional member of

* National Association of Schools of Music
11250 Roger Bacon Drive Suite 21
Reston, VA 20190

* National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
2012 Massachusetts Avenue NW Suite 500
Washington, DC 20036-1023

* The Higher Learning Commission
30 North LaSalle Street Suite 2400
Chicago, IL 60602

* South Dakota Department of Education
Kneip Building
700 Governors Drive
Pierre, SD 57501

* Member of
American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business
American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education
American Association of State Colleges and Universities
American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admission Officers
American Council of Learned Societies
American Council on Education
Association for Institutional Research
College and University Personnel Association
Council of Colleges of Arts and Sciences
National Association College Admissions Counselors
National Association for Business Teacher Education
National Association of College and University Business Officers
National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
National Association of Student Personnel Administrators
National Association of Schools of Art and Design
National Association of Schools of Music
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Upper Midwest Association of College Registrars and Admission Officers

* Teacher education programs are accredited by the South Dakota Department of Education.

Degrees Available

• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Fine Arts
• Bachelor of Science
• Bachelors
• Master of Arts
• Master of Science
• Masters
• Masters of Fine Arts

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education

High School

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

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Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Dormitory

Participants Travel to United States

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups of 3-4

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Other
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Transcript

Northern State University Intensive English Program's Mission Statement

Northern State University Intensive English Program Mission First, participate and succeed in any academic degree program. The mission of the Northern State University Intensive English Program (IEP) is to provide all students who do not speak English as their first language with a challenging English language program which prepares them to participate and succeed in any academic degree program at the undergraduate or graduate level in a U.S. university. Second, familiarize students with American culture and cultural dynamics. The IEP is also designed to assist and familiarize students with American culture and the different cultural dynamics involved in both the classroom and out of the classroom.

Year Founded

1995