Northwestern Oklahoma State University

Accounting

A business certificate offered in tracks for non-Accounting majors seeking to qualify to sit for the Oklahoma Certified Public Accountant exam, for non-Business majors, and for Business majors.

Accounting

A four-year curriculum leading to a degree of Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting. The Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

ADULT EDUCATION MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION

Agriculture

A Bachelor of Science in Agriculture at Northwestern Oklahoma State University, covering animal science, agronomy, agricultural business, and related applied sciences.

Agriculture Education

A four-year curriculum leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Education. This curriculum leads to a teaching certificate.

American Studies

American Studies is an interdisciplinary field whose purpose is to provide students with an integrated and critical knowledge of American culture and society by drawing upon such disciplines as agriculture, history, political science, English, sociology, mass communication, theatre, and education. Unlike other American Studies programs, NWOSU's is unique by using regional issues as a springboard to understanding national issues.

Animal Science

An agriculture certificate for Agriculture Education majors, non-Agriculture majors, or non-Agriculture Education majors.

Biology

The Biology major is offered as a general program and with Health Science and Natural History options.

Business

A business certificate designed for non-Business majors.

Business Administration

A four-year curriculum leading to a degree of Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Administration. The program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

Business Administration

In August 2024, NWOSU began offering an on-line Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree to help meet the needs of students, businesses, and health-care organizations in northwest Oklahoma. The MBA is a 33-hour program that can be completed either in 12 months (for full-time students) or 24 months (for part-time students). Students may pursue a Management Option or a Health Care Option.

Chemistry

A Bachelor of Science in Chemistry providing coursework in general, organic, analytical, and physical chemistry with laboratory experience.

Computer Science

Offered as a general Computer Science major and with an Information Systems option.

Counseling Psychology

The Master of Counseling Psychology degree program provides graduates with the knowledge and skills to become a successful Licensed Professional Counselor and/or a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor. The program covers wide-ranging counseling topics, instilling counselors with a well-rounded, yet comprehensive, understanding of counseling roles and methods of practice in specified areas. Coursework requires 48 hours; the LPC track requires 60 hours and the LADC track requires 54 hours.

Criminal Justice

Offered with a Corrections option and a Law Enforcement option.

CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

Cybersecurity

A computer science certificate covering network essentials and security, information security, ethical hacking and network defense, and digital forensics.

Early Childhood Education

A four-year curriculum leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Education. This curriculum leads to a teaching certificate.

Education

The Master of Education degree program is designed to provide a program of advanced study to help educators with their professional responsibilities. This degree has several programs and options available, including Adult Education Management and Administration, Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Leadership, Reading Specialist, and School Counseling. The completion of 32-36 semester hours of graduate work and the completion of an Action Research Project are required.

EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP

Elementary Education

A four-year curriculum leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Education. This curriculum leads to a teaching certificate.

English

A Bachelor of Arts in English covering literature, composition, and critical analysis across British, American, and world traditions.

English Education

A four-year curriculum leading to the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Education. This curriculum leads to a teaching certificate.

Entrepreneurial Studies

A business certificate offered in separate course sequences for non-Business majors and for Business majors.

FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER

General Psychology

The goal of the Master of Science in General Psychology (MGP) degree is to make a contribution to the supply of academically prepared graduates in the state of Oklahoma who will perform necessary duties in the field of behavioral sciences. Graduates are prepared to implement basic and applied research designs, engage in evidence-based practice, and work ethically with diverse populations. Candidates complete either a Capstone Project or a thesis.

General Studies

Students will complete a minimum of 12 hours in four of five concentration areas (48 hours). In addition, students must complete a major concentration by earning 22 additional hours in one of the four selected concentration areas, for a total of 34 hours in one concentration.

Health and Sports Science Education (B.S.)

Non-teaching degree offered with Option I (Health and Sports Science Education) and Option II (Health and Fitness Management).

Health and Sports Science Education (B.S.Ed.)

Teaching degree; in addition to the major requirements, the student must complete the required Professional Education courses (22 hours) and the Professional Semester (12 hours).

Heritage Tourism and Conservation

This 32-hour program is designed to increase the knowledge base for students who are already employed in a conservation/tourism-based position and for students who want to work or establish a business within the conservation/tourism industry. The curriculum includes multidisciplinary coursework in the areas of history, sociology, communication, and conservation that culminates in an individualized project in an area of interest to each student.

History

Offered as a general History major and with a Global Studies option.

Human Resources Management

A 30-hour undergraduate certificate in Human Resources Management covering staffing, compensation, employment law, and organizational behavior.

Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health

A social work certificate combining early childhood development, child guidance, and social work and mental health coursework.

Management

A business certificate designed for Business majors.

Marketing

A business certificate designed for Business majors.

Mathematics

A Bachelor of Science in Mathematics covering calculus, algebra, statistics, and advanced mathematical theory.

Mathematics Education

A four-year curriculum leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Education. This curriculum leads to a teaching certificate.

Media and Communication

Offered either as a major with a minor or as an extended major-only curriculum.

Music (B.A.)

The Department of Fine Arts offers the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music, and Bachelor of Music Education degrees in music.

Music (B.M.)

Performance-oriented music degree offered with a Vocal Track (Option I) and an Instrumental Track (Option II).

Music Education

Teacher certification degree in music offered in vocal and instrumental emphases.

MUSIC - INSTRUMENTAL

Natural Science Education

Teaching degree offered with Biology, Chemistry, and Physics options.

Nursing

A four-year curriculum leading to a degree of Bachelor of Science in Nursing. This curriculum prepares the graduate to function as a professional registered nurse in a variety of settings. The nursing program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing.

Nursing Practice

The goal of the Northwestern Oklahoma State University BSN-to-DNP program is to make a pronounced contribution to the supply of doctorally prepared advanced practice registered nurses to meet the health care needs of the rural and underserved areas in the state of Oklahoma. Graduates will be prepared to provide leadership in the application of evidence-based clinical practice and contribute to the development of nursing science.

Organizational Leadership

Northwestern's participation in Reach Higher, Oklahoma's Adult Baccalaureate Degree Completion Program developed by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. The degree is designed for adult students with at least 60 earned credit hours who wish to complete a baccalaureate degree, and all required courses are offered online.

Personal Financial Planning

A 30-hour undergraduate certificate in Personal Financial Planning covering investments, insurance, retirement, estate, and tax planning.

Plant and Soil Science

An agriculture certificate offered in separate course sequences for Agriculture Education majors and for non-Agriculture and non-Agriculture Education majors.

Political Science

Offered as a general Political Science major and with a Public Administration option.

Psychology

A Bachelor of Science in Psychology covering general, developmental, abnormal, and experimental psychology with research methods and statistics.

READING SPECIALIST

SCHOOL COUNSELING

SECONDARY EDUCATION (GRAD)

Social Science Education

Students majoring in Social Science Education are required to enroll in HIST 4441 Global Transformations in History during the sophomore year (30 to 60 hours of college credit).

Social Work

The social work program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) and is approved by the Oklahoma Board of Licensed Social Workers.

Sociology

Offered as a general Sociology major and with a Juvenile Services option.

Spanish

A Bachelor of Arts in Spanish developing language proficiency along with study of Hispanic literature and culture.

Special Education

A four-year curriculum leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Education. This curriculum leads to a teaching certificate.

Speech and Theatre

A Bachelor of Arts in Speech and Theatre combining oral communication coursework with theatre performance and production study.

Superintendent

This fifteen-hour post-master's program provides the approved coursework leading to the Superintendent Certificate, also described as the Educational Leadership District Level certificate program. Prerequisites are a conferred master's degree and principal certification from the United States. Candidates complete and submit a program capstone project for review, and cohorts begin every fall.

Technical Management

This program provides students who transfer to Northwestern from a community college with an applicable Associate of Applied Science degree a course of study to complete the bachelor's degree. It also allows program credit for Career Tech students who have earned an industry recognized certification. The BAAS degree program with the Technical Management major consists of four areas of study: general education, career specialty, technical management core, and electives.

TECHNOLOGY

Trauma Informed

A psychology certificate covering human life span development, child and adolescent guidance, and overcoming child trauma.

Trauma-Informed

Students who complete the listed classes will receive a trauma-informed certificate as part of their graduate work. The certificate's purpose is for students to gain an enhanced awareness and comprehension of trauma, along with identifying behaviors resulting from coping with traumatic events. It is available to students in the Master of Counseling Psychology and Master of Science in General Psychology programs.

Visual Arts

A Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts covering studio practice in drawing, painting, design, and related media along with art history.