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Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Programs (119)
  • Accounting

    The Department of Accounting and Information Systems provides students with the foundation for graduate study and/or career pursuits in accounting. The department awards the Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, within a College accredited by AACSB International.

    Bachelor's Degree
  • Addiction Studies

    Students seeking a major in Addiction Studies complete 33 semester hours of Addiction Studies and 27 semester hours of Psychology within the 120-hour curriculum, with an available concentration in industrial organizational behavior. The program is accredited at the baccalaureate level by the National Addiction Studies Accreditation Commission.

    Bachelor's Degree
  • ADULT-GERONTOLOGICAL ACUTE CARE NP

    Post-Master's Certificate
  • Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

    A post-master's certificate offered through the College of Nursing for advanced practice nursing preparation.

    Post-Master's Certificate
  • Adult Learning and Development

    The Doctor of Education focuses on developing community college leaders and practitioners in adult learning and workforce development. The program requires 63 semester hours above the master's degree, including a concentration and dissertation, with concentrations in Adult Learning and Workforce Development and Community College Leadership.

    Doctoral Professional
  • Adult Learning and Development

    A 33-semester-hour Master of Arts designed for persons providing or managing adult learning activities in workforce development, business, higher education, e-learning, and government, with concentrations in adult and workforce development, homeland security, e-learning, and English. All courses are offered through distance learning.

    Master's Degree
  • ADULT LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT

    Doctoral Degree
  • Allied Health

    The Master of Science in Allied Health prepares baccalaureate allied health professionals to become leaders in their professions, offering concentrations in clinical education and clinical operations. Completion requires a minimum of 33 semester credits.

    Master's Degree
  • Allied Health

    An individualized plan of learning that assists health care professionals in completing a bachelor's degree, with concentrations in health science and technology and health science leadership and management. Students may earn up to 30 hours of allied health elective credit for clinical coursework tied to approved health care programs.

    Bachelor's Degree
  • Applied Microbiology

    Offered through the Department of Biology and Microbiology, the program provides a 33-hour applied microbiology core plus 23 hours in a concentration. Concentrations are Environmental and Applied Microbiology and Medical and Health Profession.

    Bachelor's Degree
  • Art

    The Master of Arts in Art requires 33 semester hours across art history and criticism, emphasis-specific advanced studio problems, a graduate seminar, and a final creative research project. Each candidate demonstrates studio competency through a public exhibition.

    Master's Degree
  • Business Administration

    Students complete 71 semester hours within the 120-hour curriculum. Concentrations include Business Analytics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Human Resources, International Business, Management, Marketing, and Pre-Law (Business). Accredited by AACSB.

    Bachelor's Degree
  • Child and Family Studies

    Students complete 35 semester hours of Child and Family Studies major requirements plus 24 hours of concentration coursework within the 120-hour curriculum, with concentrations in child development and family relations and consumer services. The program is accredited by the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences.

    Bachelor's Degree
  • Communication

    The Communication major studies media, rhetoric, and communication processes. The major consists of ten courses with a minimum of 30 credits.

    Bachelor's Degree
  • Computed Tomography

    An undergraduate certificate offered through the College of Nursing and School of Allied Health.

    Certificate
  • Computer Information Systems

    The Department of Accounting and Information Systems awards the Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Information Systems, providing students with the foundation for graduate study and/or career pursuits in computer information systems. Critical and logical thinking are emphasized throughout the curricula.

    Bachelor's Degree
  • Computer Information Systems

    A 33-hour Master of Science in Computer Information Systems consisting of an 18-hour foundation, 9 hours of electives, and a 6-hour application area (thesis or paper-in-lieu).

    Master's Degree
  • Counseling

    A 60-semester-hour Master of Arts preparing graduates for professional practice in counseling, with concentrations in school counseling and clinical mental health counseling. The program meets current academic requirements for state licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Louisiana.

    Master's Degree
  • Criminal Justice

    Students seeking a BS in Criminal Justice complete 33 hours of Criminal Justice core courses along with liberal arts and general education courses, for a total of 120 credit hours. A concentration in Paralegal Studies is also available. The program provides a strong academic foundation and practical field experience in the criminal justice system.

    Bachelor's Degree
  • Curriculum and Instruction

    The M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction (Reading Concentration) is designed to enable certified teachers to meet the requirements to be 'highly qualified' and obtain a Master's Degree in a content area, focusing on the knowledge and skills needed to serve as an effective Reading Specialist/Literacy Coach.

    Master's Degree
  • Dance

    Students complete 80 semester hours within the 120-hour Dance curriculum, including a 32-hour dance technique component and a 48-hour dance core and electives. Foreign language and a minor are not required for this degree.

    Bachelor's Degree
  • Dance (BA)

    The Dance BA offers study in technique, performance, and dance scholarship, with a general track and a Movement Arts track. The major requires a minimum of 35 credit hours.

    Bachelor's Degree
  • EARLY CHILDHOOD ED GR PK-3

    Master's Degree
  • Early Childhood Education

    The Master of Arts in Teaching in Early Childhood Education is a 36-hour program in the School of Professional Advancement leading to teacher certification in early childhood education.

    Master's Degree
  • Early Childhood Education, Grades Pre-K-3

    A Bachelor of Science program leading to initial teacher certification in Early Childhood Education, Grades Pre-K-3, requiring content-area major coursework above the university core for a total of 120 hours.

    Bachelor's Degree
  • EDUCATIONAL DIAGNOSTICIAN

    Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
  • Educational Leadership

    A Master of Education requiring a minimum of 36 hours that prepares candidates for state-approved school leadership/administration licensure endorsement. Requires a valid teaching license.

    Master's Degree
  • Educational Leadership and Instruction

    The Educational Specialist degree provides advanced study for practitioners seeking greater depth of specialization than the master's level, requiring a minimum of 30 hours beyond the master's degree, with concentrations in educational leadership, educational technology, and special education.

    Education Specialist Degree
  • Educational Technology Leadership

    A 36-semester-hour Master of Education preparing individuals to serve as technology leaders, aligned to ISTE standards, with concentrations for K-12 teaching and learning and for workforce development. All coursework is offered online.

    Master's Degree
  • Electronics Engineering Technology

    Students complete 66-69 semester hours within the 120-hour curriculum, including a 46-hour core and a 20-23 hour concentration in Electronics or Biomedical. Accredited by the ABET Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission.

    Bachelor's Degree
  • ELEM ED & SPEC ED M/MOD GR 1-5

    Master's Degree
  • ELEM ED & SPED MM, GR 15

    Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
  • Elementary Education

    The Master of Arts in Teaching in Elementary Education is a 36-hour program in the School of Professional Advancement leading to teacher certification for grades 1-5.

    Master's Degree
  • ELEMENTARY EDUCATION GR 1-5

    Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
  • Elementary Education (Grades 1-5)

    The Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education, Grades 1-5 is awarded to teacher candidates who complete the 122-hour program in general, specialized, and professional education. The program leads to initial teacher licensure (certification) for grades 1-5.

    Bachelor's Degree
  • Engineering Technology

    An Associate of Science requiring 62-66 semester hours, including a 28-hour core and a 34-38 hour concentration in Advanced Manufacturing, Electronics, or Industrial.

    Associate's Degree
  • English

    The English MA offers graduate study in literature, available as a one-year 4+1 program for Tulane majors or a three-semester external program. The degree totals 30 credit hours.

    Master's Degree
  • English

    Students complete 60 semester hours within the 120-hour English curriculum, including a 9-hour English core, 12 hours of foreign language, and a 39-hour concentration. Concentrations include creative writing, film studies, folklife/southern culture, literature, and professional writing.

    Bachelor's Degree
  • ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE

    Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
  • Environmental Biology

    The major in Environmental Biology is a focused course of study intended for students interested in conservation biology, environmental preservation, human health, education, and public policy. Majors must complete eight core courses, three elective courses, chemistry courses, two mathematics courses, and the capstone.

    Bachelor's Degree
  • Family Nurse Practitioner

    A post-master's certificate offered through the College of Nursing for advanced practice nursing preparation.

    Post-Master's Certificate
  • Fine and Graphic Arts

    Students complete 80 semester hours within the 120-hour curriculum, including a 50-hour art core and a 30-hour concentration. Concentrations are Craft, Graphic Communications, Interdisciplinary Design, and Studio Art. Accredited by NASAD.

    Bachelor's Degree
  • General Studies

    General Studies is a bachelor's degree program offered at Grambling State University.

    Bachelor's Degree
  • General Studies

    The Associate of General Studies is an individualized 60-hour program of study developed with an advisor, drawing on academic enrichment groups and optional concentrations such as Allied Health, Child and Family Studies, and Radiologic Sciences.

    Associate's Degree
  • GIFTED EDUCATION

    Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
  • Global Security and Intelligence (GSI)

    A post master certificate offered through the School of Social Sciences and Applied Programs.

    Post-Master's Certificate
  • Health and Exercise Science

    Students complete 56 semester hours of major requirements plus concentration coursework within the 120-hour curriculum, with concentrations in kinesiology, pre-athletic training, pre-occupational therapy, and pre-physical therapy.

    Bachelor's Degree
  • Health and Human Performance

    A Master of Science requiring a minimum of 30 semester hours, with concentrations in sport administration, public health, and exercise physiology.

    Master's Degree
  • Health and Physical Education, Grades K-12

    A Bachelor of Science program leading to teacher certification in Health and Physical Education, Grades K-12. The Physical Education Teaching Program is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.

    Bachelor's Degree
  • HEALTH & PHYS ED GR K-12

    Bachelor's Degree
  • History

    Students complete 42 semester hours within the 120-hour History curriculum, including 24 hours of advanced American and European/non-American history, plus an approved minor.

    Bachelor's Degree
  • Homeland Security

    The Master of Science in Homeland Security requires a minimum of 36 hours for the non-thesis (coursework only) option and 30 hours for the thesis/paper-in-lieu option, including a 21-hour foundation. Offered through the School of Social Sciences and Applied Programs.

    Master's Degree
  • Honors Critical and Analytical Thinking

    An undergraduate certificate offered through the Louisiana Scholars' College.

    Certificate
  • Honors Professional Ethics

    An undergraduate certificate offered through the Louisiana Scholars' College.

    Certificate
  • Hospitality Management and Tourism

    Students complete 59 semester hours within the 120-hour curriculum plus a 24-hour concentration in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Services, or Travel and Tourism. Accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration.

    Bachelor's Degree
  • Industrial Engineering Technology

    Students complete 67 semester hours within the 120-hour Industrial Engineering Technology curriculum. Accredited by the ABET Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission.

    Bachelor's Degree
  • Invasive Cardiovascular Technology

    An undergraduate certificate offered through the College of Nursing and School of Allied Health.

    Certificate
  • LEADERSHIP STUDIES

    Certificate
  • LEVEL 1 ED LEADER - ALT PATHWAY

    Post-Master's Certificate
  • Liberal Arts

    A liberal arts degree offered through the College of Arts and Sciences (outside the Louisiana Scholars' College) in which students complete a 120-hour curriculum drawing on a concentration area and courses across the humanities and social/behavioral sciences. Available concentrations include archaeology, creative and performing arts industry, cultural anthropology, geography, and international relations.

    Bachelor's Degree
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging

    An undergraduate certificate offered through the College of Nursing and School of Allied Health.

    Certificate
  • Mathematics

    The Mathematics major provides students with the breadth of knowledge required to excel in a variety of careers including medicine, law, finance and technology-related industries, and provides excellent preparation for graduate study. A major consists of core courses plus five 3000-level or above elective mathematics courses.

    Bachelor's Degree
  • Medical Humanities

    An undergraduate certificate offered through the Louisiana Scholars' College.

    Certificate
  • MIDDLE SCHOOL ED & SPED MM GR 4-8

    Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
  • MIDDLE SCHOOL EDUCATION GR 4-8

    Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
  • MIDDLE SCHOOL EDUCATION GR 4-8

    Master's Degree
  • MID SCH ED & SPEC ED M/MOD GR 4-8

    Master's Degree
  • Music

    The Master of Music offers two 32-hour concentrations, Music Education and Performance, preparing students for careers as educators and performers. Fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.

    Master's Degree
  • Music

    Students complete 81 semester hours of the 120-hour Music curriculum, electing one concentration. Concentrations are Music Business, Performance, and Sacred Music. Fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.

    Bachelor's Degree
  • Musical Theatre

    Students complete 80 semester hours within the 120-hour Musical Theatre curriculum, including a 13-hour music core, a 54-hour theatre core, an 8-hour dance core, and 5 hours of theatre electives. Accredited by NAST.

    Bachelor's Degree
  • Music (BFA)

    The Music BFA is a professional undergraduate degree offering tailored training in performance, composition, music technology, musical theater, and Black American Music.

    Bachelor's Degree
  • MUSIC ED-INSTRUMENTAL GR K-12

    Bachelor's Degree
  • Music Education

    The Bachelor of Music Education leads to initial teacher certification, with programs in instrumental, vocal, and vocal/instrumental music for Grades K-12. The degree programs are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.

    Bachelor's Degree
  • MUSIC ED-VOCAL/INSTRUMENT GR K-12

    Bachelor's Degree
  • Music (MA)

    The Music MA is offered in Musicology (with a New Orleans music specialization) and Composition. Candidates complete 30 credit hours of coursework plus a thesis or recital.

    Master's Degree
  • Nursing

    Students seeking a major in Nursing complete 64 semester hours within the 120-semester-hour curriculum. The program prepares students for licensure as registered nurses and offers generic, LPN-to-BSN, RN-to-BSN, and accelerated pathways. It is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

    Bachelor's Degree
  • Nursing

    The MSN program prepares nurses with advanced skills and knowledge for advanced roles including Family Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, and Nurse Educator. The program prepares graduates to deliver primary health care with a focus on the promotion of wellness and disease prevention for clients in underserved rural and community areas.

    Master's Degree
  • Nursing

    The Associate of Science in Nursing prepares students for licensure as registered nurses. Articulation tracks are available for LPNs and for military medic/paramedic students to progress into the ASN program.

    Associate's Degree
  • Nursing Practice

    The Doctor of Nursing Practice degree prepares experts in advanced nursing practice through BSN-to-DNP and MSN-to-DNP routes, with roles in Educational Leadership, Executive Leadership, and Nurse Anesthesia. All graduates earn a minimum of 1,000 post-baccalaureate clinical hours.

    Doctoral Professional
  • Physical Science

    Students complete 74 semester hours within the 120-hour Physical Science curriculum, with concentrations in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Forensic Laboratory Science, and Physics.

    Bachelor's Degree
  • Production and Design

    Students complete 77 semester hours within the 120-hour curriculum, including a 48-hour production and design core, 14 hours of production and design electives, and 15 hours of theatre and dance electives. Accredited by NAST.

    Bachelor's Degree
  • Project Management

    A post-baccalaureate certificate offered through the Department of Engineering Technology (School of STEM).

    Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
  • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

    A post-master's certificate offered through the College of Nursing for advanced practice nursing preparation.

    Post-Master's Certificate
  • Psychology

    Students seeking a major in Psychology complete 48 semester hours of psychology courses within the 120-hour curriculum, with concentrations in industrial organizational behavior, prevention specialist, and substance abuse.

    Bachelor's Degree
  • Psychology, Clinical

    A Master of Science designed for students who plan to continue doctoral training in clinical psychology or seek clinical employment at the master's level, emphasizing clinical assessment, theory, application, and research, with concentrations in addiction studies and substance abuse.

    Master's Degree
  • Public Policy and Administration

    An 18-hour certification program designed to be completed in one year, preparing students to become leaders in government and corporate public service, offered through the School of Social Sciences and Applied Programs.

    Certificate
  • Quality Control

    A post-baccalaureate certificate offered through the Department of Engineering Technology (School of STEM).

    Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
  • Radiologic Sciences

    The Master of Science in Radiologic Sciences prepares baccalaureate radiologic sciences professionals to become leaders in the field, offering concentrations in radiologic sciences administration and radiologic sciences education. Completion requires a minimum of 33 semester credits.

    Master's Degree
  • Radiologic Sciences

    The Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences requires 75-78 semester hours within the 120-hour curriculum, with concentrations in radiography and ultrasound and an RT-to-BSRS pathway. The radiography concentration is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.

    Bachelor's Degree
  • READING SPECIALIST

    Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
  • Remote Systems Science and Technology

    An undergraduate certificate offered through the School of Social Sciences and Applied Programs.

    Certificate
  • SCHOOL LIBRARIAN

    Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
  • SCHOOL TURNAROUND SPECIALIST

    Post-Master's Certificate
  • SEC ED & SPEC ED M/MOD GR 6-12

    Master's Degree
  • SECONDARY ED & SPED MM GR 6-12

    Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
  • Secondary Education

    The Master of Arts in Teaching in Secondary Education is a 33-hour program in the School of Professional Advancement leading to teacher certification for grades 6-12.

    Master's Degree
  • Secondary Education and Teaching

    The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Secondary Education and Teaching offers concentrations in Biology Education, Chemistry Education, Mathematics Education, and Physics Education, Grades 6-12. The program leads to initial teacher licensure (certification) at the secondary level.

    Bachelor's Degree
  • SECONDARY EDUCATION GR 6-12

    Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
  • Second Language Teaching

    An undergraduate certificate offered through the Department of English, Languages, and Cultural Studies.

    Certificate
  • Social Work

    The mission of the MSW program is to prepare students for advanced direct practice by building on foundation generalist knowledge, values, and skills, with emphasis on rural communities. The regular two-year program requires 63 credit hours, with a one-year Advanced Standing program of 39 hours available for those holding a BSW.

    Master's Degree
  • Social Work

    The Bachelor of Social Work program prepares students for beginning generalist practice, providing the knowledge, values, and skills needed to be a competent and effective social worker. The program requires 120 hours of coursework including a field practicum of a minimum of 400 hours, with a focus on service to rural communities.

    Bachelor's Degree
  • SPEC ED-EARLY INTERV: BIRTH-5

    Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
  • SPEC ED M/MOD FOR ELEM ED GR 1-5

    Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
  • SPEC ED M/MOD FOR MIDDLE SCH GR 4-8

    Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
  • SPEC ED M/MOD FOR SECOND ED GR 6-12

    Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
  • Special Education

    The Master of Education degree program in Special Education develops teachers and teacher leaders with the skills to effect positive changes in the educational careers of young children with special needs. Candidates select a course sequence leading to endorsement in Mild/Moderate (Grades 1-5 or 6-12) or Early Intervention (Birth to 8 Years).

    Master's Degree
  • Sport and Recreation Management

    Students seeking a major in Sport and Recreation Management complete 70 semester hours within the 120-hour curriculum. Successful applicants also meet the requirements for a minor in Business Administration.

    Bachelor's Degree
  • Strategic Communication

    An undergraduate certificate offered through the Department of New Media, Journalism, and Communication Arts.

    Certificate
  • Student Affairs in Higher Education

    A 36-hour online Master of Arts preparing professionals for careers in higher education, grounded in the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education and the professional competency areas of ACPA and NASPA.

    Master's Degree
  • Teaching

    The Master of Arts in Teaching offers coursework leading to a degree and initial teacher certification through an alternate certification pathway, available for Early Childhood (PK-3), Elementary, Middle School, and Secondary grade levels, including special education mild/moderate options.

    Master's Degree
  • Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

    A graduate certificate offered through the Department of English, Languages, and Cultural Studies.

    Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
  • Technology Leadership

    The Technology Leadership graduate certificate is a 12-credit, four-course program in the School of Professional Advancement developing leadership skills in technology-focused organizations.

    Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
  • TESOL

    Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
  • Theatre

    Students complete 61 to 62 semester hours within the 120-hour Theatre curriculum, including a 36-hour theatre core and a 25-26 hour concentration in Musical Theatre Performance or Performance/Directing. Accredited by NAST.

    Bachelor's Degree
  • Theatre (BFA)

    The Theatre BFA is a professional undergraduate degree offering intensive conservatory-style training in theatre.

    Bachelor's Degree
  • Ultrasound

    A post-baccalaureate certificate offered through the College of Nursing and School of Allied Health.

    Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
  • Unified Public Safety Administration

    Offered through the School of Social Sciences and Applied Programs, students complete 48 semester hours within the 120-hour curriculum plus a 20-hour concentration. Concentrations include Law Enforcement Administration, Fire and Emergency Medical Services Administration, Emergency Management Administration, Public Facilities Management, Nuclear Surety Management, and Geo Computation.

    Bachelor's Degree
  • Veterinary Technology

    An 82-hour associate degree preparing graduates to sit for the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE); upon passing and registration, graduates are credentialed as Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVT). Fully accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association.

    Associate's Degree
  • WRITING FOR BUSNS, INDUSTRY+TECHNOL

    Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
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