ACCOUNTING
School of Business
Lincoln Hall, Room 101
(605) 626-2400
Mr. Dwight Denman; Dr. James Kennedy;
Mr. Scott Peterson (coordinator); Ms. Sara Schmidt
The work of the accountant is firmly established
as an indispensable service in the world of
business, government, and social institutions. The
accounting system is an essential quantitative
information system in almost every organization.
Effective planning requires that relevant data be
collected, analyzed intelligently, and reported
coherently. Providing information for efficient
allocation of resources is an important function
of accounting in all organizations. A career
in accounting offers many possibilities that can
bring excitement, achievement and responsibility.
Accountants are involved in everything, from the
smallest business to federal agencies, from large
universities to international corporations. With a
degree in accounting, the type of work you do
depends much on what career you choose to
pursue.
NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY
Programs
Bachelor of Science in Accounting (BS)
Accounting
Bachelor of Science in Professional Accountancy (BS)
Exit Requirements for Business Majors
In addition to Northern State University graduation
requirements, baccalaureate business majors must:
Career Directions • Complete a minimum of 30 semester hours of course work
Public accounting in the School of Business at Northern State University.
Financial accounting Acceptance of course work completed at other colleges and
Management accounting universities will be evaluated by the Dean.
Personal financial planning Business Core Courses
Auditing ACCT 210, Principles of Accounting I (3 credits)
Taxation ACCT 211, Principles of Accounting II (3 credits)
Graduate study ECON 201, Principles of Microeconomics (3 credits)
ECON 202, Principles of Macroeconomics (3 credits)
MIS 205, Advanced Computer Applications (3 credits)
MIS 325, Management Information Systems (3 credits)
BADM 220, Business Statistics (3 credits)
BADM 244, Business Communications (3 credits)
BADM 284, Career Planning (1 credit)
BADM 310, Business Finance (3 credits)
BADM 350, Legal Environment of Business (3 credits)
BADM 360, Organization and Management (3 credits)
BADM 370, Marketing (3 credits)
BADM 457, Business Ethics (3 credits)
BADM 482, Business Policy and Strategy (3 credits)
Choose one (3 credits)
ECON 301, Intermediate Microeconomics
ECON 302, Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECON 304, Managerial Economics
Total: 46 credits
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ACCOUNTING

Accounting
Accounting (BS)
Students majoring in accounting must also complete business core courses and meet School of
Business exit requirements.
ACCT 310, Intermediate Accounting I (3 credits)
ACCT 311, Intermediate Accounting II (3 credits)
ACCT 320, Cost Accounting (3 credits)
ACCT 430, Income Tax Accounting (3 credits)
Choose one (3 credits)
ACCT 431, Advanced Income Tax
ACCT 440, Accounting Theory
ACCT 450, Auditing (3 credits)
ACCT 470, Nonprofit Accounting (3 credits)
ACCT 480, Advanced Accounting (3 credits)
BADM 351, Business Law (3 credits)
Total: 27 credits

Professional Accountancy (BS - 150 Credit Hour Degree)

Students interested in becoming a CPA (Certified Professional Accounting) should choose the
Bachelor of Science in Professional Accountancy degree. Students majoring in professional
accountancy must also complete business core requirements, select additional courses
(approved by the advisor) that complement their academic and/or career objectives, and meet
School of Business exit requirements.
ACCT 310, Intermediate Accounting I (3 credits)
ACCT 311, Intermediate Accounting II (3 credits)
ACCT 320, Cost Accounting (3 credits)
ACCT 360, Accounting Systems (3 credits)
ACCT 430, Income Tax Accounting (3 credits)
ACCT 431, Advanced Income Tax (3 credits)
ACCT 440, Accounting Theory (3 credits)
ACCT 450, Auditing (3 credits)
ACCT 451, Internal Auditing (3 credits)
ACCT 470, Nonprofit Accounting (3 credits)
ACCT 480, Advanced Accounting (3 credits)
BADM 351, Business Law (3 credits)
Total: 36 credits

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 ADMINISTRATIVE SYSTEMS

Administrative Systems


School of Business
Hall, Room
Lincoln 101

(605) 626-2400
Dr. Sharon Paranto (coordinator); Dr. Tobin Lindblom; Dr. Lu Zhang
We live in an Information Age in which knowledgeable workers
continue to have excellent opportunities for employment and
promotion. The development of new approaches to the design of
information systems aids companies in maintaining their competitive
edge in the global market. Today’s electronic information systems
transmit data via local and global area networks. The business system
of today and tomorrow helps improve productivity and allows for an
extensive range of business activities–all at incredible speeds.
See Management Information Systems, page 99 for a complete listing
of course requirements.

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AMERICAN INDIAN STUDIES

American Indian Studies

College of Arts and Sciences
Tech Center 358
(605) 626-2601
Dr. Erin Fouberg; Dr. Art Marmorstein; Dr. Teresa Stallings
The American Indian Studies minor is an interdisciplinary program that
attempts to give students a broad view and understanding of Native
Americans in the United States. The minor may give an awareness
of the contributions of the American Indian to American history and
civilization, which is an asset in education, business, government and
social services, and corrections areas.
Programs
American Indian Studies Minor
American Indian Studies Minor
AIS 422, Issues in Contemporary Indian Life (3 credits)
ANTH 210, Cultural Anthropology (3 credits)
HIST 368, History and Culture of the American Indian (3 credits)
Electives are to be selected from the following (11 credits)
ANTH 322, Cultures of the Plains Indians (3 credits)
ANTH 420, Cultures of the American Indians (3 credits)
HIST 492, Topics (1-4 credits)
HIST 476, History of South Dakota (3 credits)
SOC 350, Race and Ethnic Relations (3 credits)
SS 391, Independent Study (1-3 credits)
Total: 20 credits

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School of Fine Arts
Spafford Hall, Room 315
(605) 626-2497
Art Office
Spafford Hall, Room 209
(605) 626-2514
Mr. Peter Kilian (coordinator); Ms. Sara Christensen-
Blair; Dr. William Hoar; Mr. Keum-Taek Jung;
Mr. Matthew Kargol
Art courses are for students who 1) want to do
creative work in art; 2) are interested in art as a
profession; 3) wish to become art teachers; or 4) want to
develop an understanding and appreciation of art.
The Art Department at Northern offers Bachelor of
Arts degree programs in Fine Arts, Advertising Design,
Multimedia Graphic Design and a Bachelor of Science
degree in Art Education. Professors and staff work closely
with students to help students achieve their educational
and career goals and enforce an open door “one-on-
one” policy with all students.
Students will find ample space and equipment to explore
art education, design, art history, advertising design,
computer and design, drawing, painting, sculpture,
photography, ceramics, printmaking and fiber arts. The
spacious studio space features natural light, hardwood
floors, a student resource lounge, design, drawing, and
painting labs, two darkrooms, and eight studio spaces for
junior and senior art students. In addition to the main art
studio, NSU has facilities for ceramics and sculpture. The
ceramics area features a generous work area with three
electric and four gas kilns. Advertising and computer
design students utilize the technology and applications
used in the workforce today. Some of the many programs
students will become familiar with include: Adobe
Photoshop, PageMaker, Premier & Pagemill, Macromedia
Freehand, QuarkXpress, Painter, and Infini-D.
Northern has six art galleries to provide students with
ample opportunities to exhibit their own and view artwork
created by professional artists.
Art scholarships are available by sending or delivering
a portfolio, which includes up to ten examples of
original artwork. High quality slides or photographs are
acceptable.
NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY
ART
Programs
Bachelor of Arts in Art (BA)
Specializations
Fine Arts
ARTH 311, History of World Art III
ARTH 312, History of World Art IV
Specialization (36 credits)
Senior Art Show or Portfolio Review
Art
Addiitional Requirments (all specializations)
Advertising Design
Multimedia Graphic Design Total: 60 credits
Bachelor of Science in Education–Art Major (BSEd)
Bachelor of Science in Education–Comprehensive
Art Education Major (BSEd)
Art Major (BSEd)
Associate of Science in Commercial Art (AS) This program is for students interested in teaching K-12 art,
Associate of Science in Multimedia Graphic Design (AS) and having a minor in other areas of study. Certification
Art Minor
requires methods and student teaching at both elementary
Computer-Aided Art Minor and secondary levels. ARTE 310, K-8 Art Methods, and ARTE
414, K-12 Art Methods, are also required. Students majoring
in elementary education, who also want a major in art, must
Career Directions
complete both the art and elementary education programs.
Advertising agencies BSEd majors must also complete the professional education
Arts administration coursework in K-12 certification.
Design studios
Education requirements for both Art Education Major (BSEd)
Corporate marketing departments
and Art Education Major, Comprehensive (BSEd):
Commercial printers
ARTE 310, K-8 Art Methods (2 credits)
Web site development
Graduate school ARTE 414, K-12 Art Methods (3 credits)
Education EDER 415, Educational Assessment (2 credits)
Painter, sculptor, photographer, potter EDFN 475, Human Relations (3 credits)
Museums/galleries ELED 488, K-8 Student Teaching (4 credits)
EPSY 302, Educational Psychology (3 credits)
Newspapers and publishing
EPSY 328, Child and Adolescent Development (2 credits)
EPSY 420, Classroom Management and Discipline (2 credits)
Art Major (BA) INED 411, South Dakota Indian Studies (3 credits)
This program is for students who are interested in creative art SEED 300, General Middle Level and Secondary Education
Methods (1 credit)
or art as a profession. No minor is required.
SEED 301, Secondary Education Junior Field Experience
Foundations: (To be completed during the freshman year.)
(1 credit)
ART 111, Drawing I (3 credits)
SPED 100, Introduction to Persons with Exceptionalities
ART 112, Drawing II (3 credits)
(3 credit)
ART 121, Design I (3 credits)
SEED 450, 7-12 Teaching Reading in the Content Area
ART 123, Design III (3 credits)
(2 credits)
ARTH 211, History of World Art I (3 credits)
SEED 451, Reading Clinic (1 credit)
ARTH 212, History of World Art II (3 credits)
EDFN 338, Foundation of Education (2 credits)
EDFN 442, Meeting Diverse Needs (2 credits)
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ELRN 385, Educational Technolog and Distance Teaching
(3 credits)
SEED 488, 7-12 Student Teaching (4 credits)
Teaching and Learning Test
Total: 40 credits
ART 111, Drawing I (3 credits)
ART 112, Drawing II (3 credits)
ART 121, Design I (3 credits)
ART 231, Painting I (3 credits)
ART 241, Sculpture I (3 credits)
ART 251, Ceramics I (3 credits)
ART 470, Creative Photography Techniques (3 credits)
ARTH 211, History of World Art I (3 credits)
ARTH 212, History of World Art II (3 credits)
ARTH 312, History of World Art IV (3 credits)
Art electives (ART 123 recommended) (3credits)
Senior Art Show
Total: 33 credits
Art Education Major, Comprehensive
(BSEd)
This comprehensive degree prepares students to teach K-12
art. Certification requires methods and student teaching at
both elementary and secondary levels. ARTE 310, K-8 Art
Methods, and ARTE 414, K-12 Art Methods, are also required.
Foundations: (To be completed during the freshman year.)
ART 111, Drawing I (3 credits)
ART 112, Drawing II (3 credits)
ART 121, Design I (3 credits)
ART 123, Design III (3 credits)
ARTH 211, History of World Art I (3 credits)
ARTH 212, History of World Art II (3 credits)
Additional Requirements:
ARTH 311, History of World Art III (3 credits)
ARTH 312, History of World Art IV (3 credits)
Specialization, Fine Arts recommended (27 credits)
Senior Art Show
Total: 51 credits
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Art Major Specializations
Fine Arts
ART 211, Drawing III–Figurative (3 credits)
ART 251, Ceramics I (3 credits)
ART 281, Printmaking I (3 credits)
ART 371, Mixed Media (3 credits)
ART 470, Creative Photography Techniques (3 credits)
ART 488, Senior Thesis (2 credits)
ART 489, Senior Exhibition (1 credit)
ART/ARTD elective (9-18 credits)*
Advertising Design
ART 470, Creative Photography (3 credits)
ART 492, Topics—Advertising Design (3 credits)
ART 494, Commercial Art Internship (3 credits)
ARTD 231, Graphic Design (3 credits)
ARTD 331, Advertising Design (3 credits)
ARTD 333, Web Page Design (3 credits)
ARTD 334, Digital Imaging (3 credits)
ARTD 335, Digital Illustration (3 credits)
ARTD 488, Senior Thesis (2 credits) Behavioral/Social Science (3 credits)
ARTD 489 Senior Portfolio Review (1 credit)
ART/ARTD electives (0-9 credits)*
Multimedia Graphic Design
ARTD 231, Graphic Design (3 credits)
ARTD 241, 2D Motion Graphics (3 credits)
ARTD 333, Web Page Design (3 credits)
ARTD 334, Digital Imaging (3 credits)
ARTD 335, Digital Illustration (3 credits)
ARTD 337, Interactive Graphic Design (3 credits)
ARTD 338, Digital Video Design (3 credits)
ARTD 435, 3D Animation (3 credits)
ARTD 488, Senior Thesis (2 credits)
ARTD 489, Senior Portfolio (1 credit)
*ART/ARTD (0-9 credits)
*Low number is for BSEd, Art Comprehensive majors. High
number is for BA, Art majors.
Commercial Art (AS)
ENGL 101, Composition I (3 credits)
SPCM 101, 215 or 222 (3 credits)
Choose one (3-5 credits)
MATH 102, College Algebra
MATH 104, Finite Mathematics
MATH 115, Precalculus
MATH 120, Trigonometry
MATH 121, Survey of Calculus
MATH 123, Calculus
MATH 125, Calculus II
MATH 225, Calculus III
Laboratory Science (3-4 credits)
BIOL 101/101L, Biology Survey I
CHEM 106/106L, Chemistry Survey
PHYS 101/101L, Survey of Physics
GEOG 131/131L, Physical Geography I
GEOL 101/101L, General Geology
BIOL 151/151L, General Biology I
CHEM 112/112L, General Chemistry I
PHYS 111/111L, Introduction to Physics I
PHYS 211/211L, University Physics I
CJUS 201, Intro to Criminal Justice
ECON 201, Principles of Microeconomics
ECON 202, Principles of Macroeconomics
POLS 100, American Government
POLS 210, State and Local Govenment
POLS 250, World Politics
ANTH 210, Cultural Anthropology
GEOG 210, World Regional Geography
GEOG 212, World Geography
SOC 100, Introduction to Sociology
SOC 150, Social Problems
SOC 250 Courtship and Marriage
PSYC 101, General Psychology
HIST 151, United States History I
HIST 152, United States History II
ART 111, Drawing I (3 credits)
ART 112, Drawing II (3 credits)
ART 121, Design I (3 credits)
ART 123, Design III (3 credits)
ART 231, Painting I (3 credits)
ART 241, Sculpture I (3 credits)
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ART 470, Creative Photography Techniques (3 credits)
ARTD 231, Graphic Design (3 credits)
ARTD 240, Computer Design—Page Layout (3 credits)
ARTD 331, Advertising Design (3 credits)
ARTD 335, Digital Illustration (3 credits)
ARTH 211, History of World Art I (3 credits)
ARTH 212, History of World Art II (3 credits)
Art electives (9 credits)
Total: 64 credits
Multimedia Graphic Design (AS)
ENGL 101, Composition I (3 credits)
SPCM 101, 215, or 222 (3 credits)
Choose one (3-4 credits)
MATH 102, College Algebra
MATH 104, Finite Mathematics
Laboratory Science (3-4 credits)
BIOL 101/101L, Biology Survey I
CHEM 106/106L, Chemistry Survey
PHYS 101/101L, Survey of Physics
GEOG 131/131L, Physical Geography I
GEOL 101/101L, General Geology
BIOL 151/151L, General Biology I
CHEM 112/112L, General Chemistry I
PHYS 111/111L, Introduction to Physics I
PHYS 211/211L, University Physics I
Behavioral/Social Science (3 credits)
ECON 201, Principles of Microeconomics
ECON 202, Principles of Macroeconomics
POLS 100, American Government
POLS 250, World Politics
ANTH 210, Cultural Anthropology
GEOG 210, World Regional Geography
SOC 100, Introduction to Sociology
SOC 150, Social Problems
PSYC 101, General Psychology
HIST 151, United States History I
HIST 152, United States History II
ART 111, Drawing I (3 credits)
ART 112, Drawing II (3 credits)
Art
ART 121, Design I-2D (3 credits)
ART 123, Design III (3 credits) Computer-Aided Art Minor
ARTD 231, Graphic Design (3 credits)
ARTD 240, Computer Design-Page Layout (3 credits) ARTD 240, Computer Design—Page Layout (3 credits)
ARTD 333, Web Page Design (3 credits) ARTD 335, Digital Illustration (3 credits)
ARTD 334, Digital Imaging (3 credits) ARTD 435, 3-D Animation
ARTD 335, Digital Illustration (3 credits) (3 credits)
ARTD 337, Interactive Design (3 credits) ART 491, Independent Study—Computer Design (3 credits)
ARTH 211, History of World Art I (3 credits) ART 491, Independent Study—Computer Animation (3
credits)
ARTH 212, History of World Art II (3 credits)
ENGL 302, Hypertext Writing (3 credits) Choose one (3 credits)
MIS 150, Compuer Science I (3 credits) CSC 130, Visual Basic Programming
Art Electives (6 credits) CSC 140, Web Programming
Any ART or ARTD course CSC 160, Programming .NET with Visual Basic
Elective (1 credit) MIS 150, Computer Science
Total: 64 credits Art Electives (3 credits)
Art Minor Total: 21
ART 111, Drawing I (3 credits)
ART 121, Design I (3 credits)
Choose one (3 credits)
ART 231, Painting I
ART 241, Sculpture I
Art electives (9 credits)
ART, ARTD, ARTH (Except ARTH 100 or 250)
Total: 18 credits

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BANKING AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
Banking and Financial
Services
School of Business
Lincoln, Room 101
(605) 626-2400
Dr. David Rogers; Mr. Stan Vinson
The Banking and Financial Services major
at Northern State University provides broad
diversity in a liberal arts setting, while focusing
on the understanding of the role of banking and
financial services in business, government, and
society. The financial services program combines
case studies, group projects and presentations
that require students to gather and analyze
individual and company data. Specifically, stu-
dents gain competency in the areas of lending,
bank operations, risk management, investments,
securities brokerage, trust operations, regulation
and compliance, asset management, liability
management, community banking/economic
development, and the history and operation of
the monetary system. On completion of degree
requirements the graduates of this program will
be well prepared to join and contribute to the
leadership of a financial institution.
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Banking and
Program Choose one: (3 credits)
Bachelor of Science in Banking and Financial Services (BS) ECON 301, Intermediate Macroeconomics
Associate of Science in Banking and Finacial Services (AS) ECON 302, Intermediate Microeconomics
Banking and Financial Services Minor ECON 304, Managerial Economics
Financial Services
Executive Banking Certificate Total: 46 credits
Intermediate Banking Certificate
Career Directions
Banking and Financial Services (BS)
Commercial Lending Officer
Trust Officer Students majoring in banking and financial services must also
Cash Management Officer complete business core courses and meet School of Business
Compliance Manager exit requirements.
Investment Officer BADM 312, Introduction to Banking (3 credits)
State and Federal Regulator BADM 353, Bank Regulation and Compliance (3 credits)
BADM 402, Bank Safety and Soundness
BADM 410, Asset and Liability Management (3 credits)
Exit Requirements for Business Majors
BADM 454, Lending and Credit Risk Management (3 credits)
In addition to Northern State University graduation require- BADM 494, Internship (1 credit)
ments, baccalaureate business majors must: ECON 330, Money and Banking (3 credits)
•Complete a minimum of 30 semester hours of course work Choose one: (3 credits)
in the School of Business at Northern State University. BADM 342, Introduction to Trust Management (3 credits)
Acceptance of course work completed at other colleges and BADM 434, Consumer Lending and Credit Cards (3 credits)
universities will be evaluated by the Dean. BADM 422, Modern Banking Crisis in America (3 credits)
BADM 446, Community Banking (3 credits)
BADM 449, Commercial and Ag Lending (3 credits)
Business Core Courses
ACCT 210, Principles of Accounting I (3 credits) Any 300 or 400 level course with advisor consent
ACCT 211, Principles of Accounting II (3 credits) Total: 22 credits
ECON 201, Principles of Microeconomics (3 credits) *Students with banking experience must substitute a
ECON 202, Principles of Macroeconomics (3 credits) 300/400 level banking course with advisor consesnt
MIS 205, Advance Computer Applications (3 credits) Banking and Financial Services (AS)
MIS 325, Management Information Systems (3 credits)
ACCT 210, Principles of Accounting I (3 credits)
BADM 220, Statistics (3 credits)
BADM 244, Business Communications (3 credits) ACCT 211, Principles of Accounting II (3 credits)
BADM 284, Career Planning (1 credit) BADM 101, Survey of Business (3 credits)
BADM 310, Business Finance (3 credits) BADM 244, Business Communications (3 credits)
BADM 350, Legal Environment of Business (3 credits) BADM 310, Business Finance (3 credits)
BADM 360, Organization and Management (3 credits) BADM 350, Legal Environment of Business (3 credits)
BADM 370, Marketing (3 credits) BADM 353, Bank Regulation and Compliance (3 credits)
BADM 457, Business Ethics (3 credits) BADM 434, Consumer Lending and Credit Cards (3 credits)
BADM 482, Business Policy and Strategy (3 credits) BADM 449, Commercial and Ag Lending (3 credits)
BADM 494, Internship (1 credit)

ECON 201, Principles of Microeconomics (3 credits)
ECON 330, Money and Banking (3 credits)
ENGL 101, English Composition (3 credits)
Choose one (3 credits)
SPCM 101, Fundamentals of Speech
SPCM 215, Public Speaking
SPCM 222, Argumentation and Debate
Mathematics Choose one (3-4 credits)
See general education system goal #5, page 30
Laboratory Science ñ Choose one (3-4 credits)
See general education system goal #6 page 31
Behavioral/Social Science ñ Choose one (3 credits)
See general education goal #3, page 29
Humanities and Fine Arts ñ Choose one (3 credits)
See general education goal #4, page 30
Choose one (3 credits)
MIS 205, Advanced Computer Applications
MIS 325, Management Information Systems
Electives: Choose three (9 credits)
BADM 342, Introduction to Trust Management
BADM 402, Bank Safety and Soundness
BADM 410, Asset and Liability Management
BADM 422, Modern Banking Crises in America
BADM 446, Community Banking Issues
BADM 454, Lending and Credit Risk Management
Total: 64 credits
NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY
BANKING AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
Banking and Financial Services Minor
ACCT 210, Principles of Accounting I (3 credits)
ACCT 211, Principles of Accounting II (3 credits)
BADM 353, Bank Regulation and Compliance (3 credits)
Choose two (6 credits)
BADM 402, Bank Safety and Soundness
BADM 410, Asset and Liability Management
BADM 454, Lending and Credit Risk Management
ECON 330, Money and Banking
Choose one (3 credits)
BADM 422, Modern Banking Crises in America
BADM 446, Community Banking Issues
Total: 18 credits
Executive Banking Certificate
BADM 402, Bank Safety and Soundness (3 credits)
BADM 410, Asset and Liability Management** (3 credits)
BADM 454, Lending and Credit Risk Management** (3 credits)
Choose one (3 credits)
BADM 422, Modern Banking Crisis in America
BADM 446, Community Banking
ECON 330, Money and Banking**
Total: 12 credits
Intermediate Banking Certificate
BADM 353, Bank Regulation and Compliance** (3 credits)
BADM 434, Consumer Lending** (3 credits)
BADM 449, Commercial and Ag Lending** (3 credits)
Choose one (3 credits)
BADM 422, Modern Banking Crisis in America
BADM 446, Community Banking
Total: 12 credits
**Prerequisites are stated in course descriptions. The Dean of the School of Business reserves
the right to waive prerequisites as appropriate.
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BIOLOGY
Biology
College of Arts
and Sciences
Tech Center, Room 358
(605) 626-2601
Science Office
Mewaldt-Jensen, Room 224
(605) 626-2456
Ms. Janne Jockheck (Science Lab Manager);
Dr. Alyssa Kiesow; Dr. Susan Landon; Dr. Eric Liknes;
Dr. Jodie Ramsay (coordinator)
The biology program at Northern provides a
comprehensive core curriculum, covering the
key subdisciplines of cell, organismal biology,
and ecology. About 22 courses are offered
each year, including a summer field course
and opportunities for independent research.
The biology major at NSU prepares students
for diverse careers, ranging from education to
industry to environmental agencies to further
education and research in graduate school.
Students majoring in Biology can work toward a
Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Science in
Education degree. Electives are chosen with the
help of a faculty advisor. Freshman should take
BIOL 151/151L General Biology during the first
semester. General Education requirements must
also be completed.
The modern equipment and facilities at
Northern include seven teaching and research
laboratories and preparation rooms. Recent
grants have provisioned the laboratories with
state-of-the-art equipment for cell and molecular
biology, physiology, and fieldwork. Computer
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BIOLOGY
Programs
Bachelor of Science in Biology (BS)
Bachelor of Science in Education–Biology Major (BSEd)
Biology minor
Career Directions
Teaching
Research assistant
Food, industrial, or environmental microbiologist
Quality assurance technologist
Clinical/veterinary microbiologist
Plant biologist
Forensic Science
workstations allow students to study advanced Medical or professional school in
Dentistry
simulations of life processes, model ecological
Chiropractic
systems, and analyze laboratory data in an ongoing Optometry
manner during classes. Enrollment caps of 25 for Nursing
upper-level classes insure that students receive Veterinary
personal attention from faculty. Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy
Biology students are encouraged to explore their
individual interests, to work closely with professors
on research projects, and to present research
projects at national or regional meetings and to
publish work in referred scientific journals.
The NSU Science Club sponsors special lectures
and activities to encourage appreciation of math
and science and to give students a chance for
less formal interaction with faculty. The Pre-Health
Professionals Network provides a forum for meeting
and networking with students, interns and residents,
and health professionals.
A number of student scholarships are available to
outstanding Biology majors. These scholarships are
awarded on the basis of academic performance, not
financial need.
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Biology
Biology Major (BS, BSEd) Biology Minor
BIOL 151/151L, 153/153L, General Biology (8 credits) BIOL 151/151L, 153/153L, General Biology (8 credits)
Choose three (12 credits) BIOL 351/351L, Plant Structure and Function (4 credits)
BIOL 325/325L, Physiology BIOL 357/357L, Invertebrate Zoology (4 credits)
BIOL 331/331L, Microbiology Biology electives-200 level or higher (8 credits)
BIOL 343/343L, Cell and Molecular Biology Total: 24 credits
BIOL 371/371L, Genetics Recommended supporting courses:
BIOL 483/483L, Developmental Biology CHEM 112/112L, 114/114L, General Chemistry (8 credits)
Choose one (4 credits)
BIOL 301/301L, Plant Systematics
BIOL 351/351L, Plant Structure and Function Elementary Education Science Minor

Choose one (4 credits) BIOL 151/151L, 153/153L, General Biology (8 credits)

BIOL 357/357L, Invertebrate Zoology CHEM 106/106L, Chemistry Survey (4 credits)
BIOL 363/363L, Ornithology PHYS 101/101L, Survey of Physics (4 credits)
BIOL 365/365L, Vertebrate Zoology BIOL 211, Environmental Biology (3 credits)
Upper level science elective (3 credits)
Choose one (2-4 credits)
BIOL 311/311L, Principles of Ecology Total 22 credits
BIOL 373, Evolution
BIOL 490, Senior Seminar (1 credit)
Elective (depending upon emphasis) (8 credits)
May include BIOL 221/221L. Other credits must be 300-400 level.
Total: 39-41 credits
Recommended supporting courses for BS and BSED in Biology
CHEM 112/112L, 114/114L, General Chemistry (8 credits)
CHEM 326/326L, Organic Chemistry I (4 credits)
Choose one (4 credits)
CHEM 328/328L, Organic Chemistry II
CHEM 332/332L, Analytical Chemistry
CHEM 460/460L, Biochemistry
Computer Programming (3 credits)
CSC 130, Visual Basic Programming
CSC 150, Computer Science I
PHYS 211/211L, 213/213L, University Physics (8 credits)
A Statistics course (equivalent of MATH 381 or PSYC 371) (3 credits)
BSEd majors also need the professional education courses for Secondary Education, including
SEED 413, 7-12 Science Methods.

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BUSINESS
Business
School of Business
Lincoln Hall, Room 101
(605) 626-2400
The mission of the School of Business is to
provide quality undergraduate instruction, with
a particular emphasis on the global aspects of
business. We enhance undergraduate instruction
through the pursuit of intellectual activities and
services that supports the growth of our students
and stakeholders.
The School of Business’ ongoing commitment to
continuous improvement in teaching, service, and
research will contribute to the continued success
of the School’s stakeholders.
The business curriculum is designed to help
students meet broad-based and/or specific
career goals, prepare for employment in
domestic or international business, in government
service, and to attend graduate or other
professional schools. Business students complete
course work in the liberal arts as well as
traditional business courses.
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Programs Business Core Courses
Bachelor of Arts degree (BA) ACCT 210, Principles of Accounting I (3 credits)
International Business Studies (page 93) ACCT 211, Principles of Accounting II (3 credits)
BADM 220, Business Statistics (3 credits)
Bachelor of Science degrees (BS)
BADM 244, Business Communications (3 credits)
Accounting (page 51)
Administrative Systems/Management BADM 284, Career Planning (1 credit)
Information Systems (page 99) BADM 310, Business Finance (3 credits)
Banking and Financial Services (page 58) BADM 350, Legal Environment of Business (3 credits)
Business Administration (page 63) BADM 360, Organization and Management (3 credits)
Economics (page 72) BADM 370, Marketing (3 credits)
BADM 457, Business Ethics (3 credits)
Finance (page 82)
Management (page 98) BADM 482, Business Policy and Strategy (3 credits)
Marketing (page 101) ECON 201, Principles of Microeconomics (3 credits)
Professional Accountancy (page 52) ECON 202, Principles of Macroeconomics (3 credits)
MIS 205, Advanced Computer Applications (3 credits)
Bachelor of Science in Education degree (BSEd)
MIS 325, Management Information Systems (3 credits)
E-Business Education (page 71)
Choose one (3 credits)
Associate of Science degrees (AS)
ECON 301, Intermediate Microeconomics
Banking and Financial Services (page 58)
ECON 302, Intermediate Macroeconomics
Business
ECON 304, Managerial Economics
Management Information Systems (page 63)
Business Administration (page 63) Total: 46 credits
Minors offered
Banking and Financial Services Minor (page 59)
Business Minor (page 63)
Computer Science Minor (page 67)
Economics Minor (page 72)
Entrepreneurial Studies (page 63)
Management Information Systems Minor (page 99)
Certifiicates offered
Executive Banking (page 59)
Intermediate Banking (page 59)
Exit Requirements for Business Majors
In addition to Northern State University graduation
requirements, baccalaureate business majors must:
• Complete a minimum of 30 semester hours of course work
in the School of Business at Northern State University.
Acceptance of course work completed at other colleges and
universities will be evaluated by the Dean.
BUSINESS BUSINESS

Business Administration (BS) Choose one (3 credits) Business Minor

The general business major at Northern State University
is well rounded, with a diverse background in liberal arts
education, while gaining an understanding of business on the
local, regional, national, and international level. The business
administration program combines classroom discussions,
simulations, case studies, and real-life situations to enhance
understanding of the business world. The flexibility of the
general business program allows the student to tailor a
program to his or her needs and interests.
BADM 464, Organizational Behavior (3 credits)
Choose one (3 credits)
BADM 362, Supervisory Managment
BADM 450, Business Leadership
Choose one (3 credits)
ACCT 421, International Accounting
BADM 440, International Finance
BADM 468, International Management
BADM 478, International Marketing
ECON 442, International Finance
BADM/ECON/ACCT/MIS Electives 300 level or higher
(15 credits)
Total: 24 credits
Business (AS)
ACCT 210, Principles of Accounting I (3 credits)
ACCT 211, Principles of Accounting II (3 credits)
BADM 101, Survey of Business (3 credits)
BADM 244, Business Communications (3 credits)
BADM 350, Legal Environment of Business (3 credits)
ECON 201, Principles of Microeconomics (3 credits)
ENGL 101, Composition (3 credits)
MIS 205, Advanced Computer Applications (3 credits)
MIS 325, Management Information Systems
(3 credits)
SPCM 101, Fundamentals of Speech ACCT 210, Principles of Accounting I (3 credits)
SPCM 215, Public Speaking ACCT 211, Principles of Accounting II (3 credits)
SPCM 222, Argumntation and Debate BADM 101, Survey of Business (3 credits)
Arts/Humanities (3 credits) See general education BADM 350, Legal Environment of Business (3 credits)
system goal #4, page 29. MIS 205, Advanced Computer Applications(3 credits)
Natural Science (3-4 credits) See general education Approved 300-400 level Business or Economics elective
system goal #6, page 30. (3 credits)
Choose one (3-5 credits) Total: 18 credits
MATH 102, College Algebra
MATH 104, Finite Mathematics
MATH 115, Precalculus Entrepreneurial Studies Minor
MATH 120, Trigonometry ACCT 210, Accounting I (3 credits)
MATH 121, Survey of Calculus ACCT 211, Accounting II (3 credits)
MATH 123, Calculus Student may take one of the following instead:
MATH 125, Calculus II ACCT/BADM 406/506, Accounting for Entrepreneurs
MATH 225, Calculus III (3 credits) or
ACCT 520, Foundations of Accounting (3 credits)
Specialization coursework (23-25 credits)
BADM 334, Small Business Management (3 credits)
Total: 64 credits
BADM/ENTR 336, Entrepreneurship (3 credits)
BADM 370, Marketing (3 credits)
AS Business Specializations BADM/ENTR 438/538, Entrepreneurship II (3 credits)
BADM 474, Personal Selling (3 credits)
Management Information Systems
BADM 489, Business Plan Writing & Competition (1 credit)
CSC 130, Visual Basic Programming (3 credits)
MIS 332, Structured Systems Analysis and Design (3 credits) Total: 19-22 credits
MIS 335, Telecommunication and Network for Business
(3 credits)
Business Education please refer to
MIS 484, Database Management Systems (3 credits)
E-Business Education (page 71)
Approved Management Information System (MIS)/Computer
Science (CSC) electives (12 credits)
Business Administration
BADM 334, Small Business Management (3 credits)
BADM 360, Organization and Management (3 credits)
BADM 370, Marketing (3 credits)
BADM 464, Organizational Behavior (3 credits)
BADM 474, Personal Selling (3 credits)
Approved Business (ACCT, BADM, CSC, MIS, ECON) electives
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CHEMISTRY
Chemistry
College of Arts
and Sciences
Tech Center, Room 358
(605) 626-2601
Science Office
Mewaldt-Jensen, Room 224
(605) 626-2456
Dr. Guangwei Ding; Ms. Relindis Mawo
The Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry
prepares students for graduate studies or
employment in a wide range of industrial and
medical areas.
Students benefit from small classes and personal
attention from the well-qualified faculty. They learn
to operate a wide range of modern instruments,
including a nuclear magnetic resonance
spectrophotometer, ultraviolet-visible and infra-
red spectrophotometers, and gas-liquid and high
pressure liquid chromatographs.
Students are encouraged to explore their
individual interests and to work closely with
professors on research projects. Students are
often able to present the results of their research at
national or regional meetings and to publish their
works in scientific journals.
The Bachelor of Science in Education program
prepares students to become high school chemistry
teachers. The minor provides a second field for
secondary education majors.
A number of student scholarships are available to
outstanding Chemistry majors. These scholarships
are awarded on the basis of academic
performance, not financial need.
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Programs Forensic Science Specialization
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (BS) BIOL 151/151L, General Biology I (4 credits)
Bachelor of Science in Education - Chemistry Major (BSEd) BIOL 343/343L, Cell and Molecular Biology (4 credits)
Chemistry minor CHEM 112/112L, 114/114L, General Chemistry I and II
(8 credits)
CHEM 326/326L, Organic Chemistry I (4 credits)
Career Directions CHEM 332/332L, Analytical Chemistry (4 credits)
Agriculture CHEM 490, Senior Seminar (1 credit)
Environmental science Choose one (4 credits)
Forensics CHEM 328/328L, Organic Chemistry II (4 credits)
Food and cosmetics industries CHEM 460/460L, Biochemistry (4 credits)
Pharmaceutical careers
Polymers Choose one (1-3 credits)
Paint and protective coatings industries CHEM 384, Advanced Lab Techniques (1-3 credits)
CHEM 434, Instrumental Analysis (3 credits)
Teaching
Technical law CJUS 313, Crime Scene Investigation (3 credits)
Geochemistry CJUS 314, Criminalistics (3 credits)
Oceanography CJUS 431, Criminal Law (3 credits)
Nuclear chemistry CJUS 433, Criminal Procedure (3 credits)
Premedicine Choose one (3 credits)
Graduate school BADM 220, Business Statistics (3 credits)
MATH 381, Introduction to Probability and Statistics (3 credits)
Chemistry Major (BS) PSYC 371, Statistics for Psychological Reason (3 credits)
SOC 209, Statistical Reasoning for Social Science (3 credits)
CHEM 112/112L, 114/114L, General Chemistry I and II
Choose one sequence (8 credits)
(8 credits)
CHEM 326/326L, 328/328L, Organic Chemistry I and II PHYS 111/111L, 113/113L, Intro to Physics I and II (8 credits)
(8 credits) PHYS 211/211L, 213/213L, University Physics I and II (8 credits)
CHEM 332/332L, Analytical Chemistry (4 credits) Total: 53-55 credits
CHEM 342, Physical Chemistry I (3 credits) Recommended supporting courses:
CHEM 344, Physical Chemistry II (3 credits) BIOL 331/331L, Microbiology (4 credits)
CHEM 384, Advanced Laboratory Techniques (3 credits) CHEM 494, Internship (5-6 credits)
CHEM 452, Inorganic Chemistry (3 credits) CJUS 201, Introduction to Criminal Justice (3 credits)
CHEM 490, Senior Seminar (1 credit) PSYC 101/101A, General Psychology (3 credits)
CHEM 498, Undergraduate Research (1-2 credits) PSYC 451, Psychology of Abnormal Behavior (3 credits)
Chemistry electives (3-4 credits)
Total: 37-39 credits
Recommended supporting courses:
MATH 123, 125, 225, Calculus I, II and III (12 credits)
PHYS 211/211L, 213/213L, University Physics I & II (8
credits)
CHEMISTRY CHEMISTRY

Chemistry
Chemistry Major (BSEd)
CHEM 112/112L, 114/114L, General Chemistry I & II
(8 credits)
CHEM 326/326L, Organic Chemistry I (4 credits)
CHEM 332/332L, Analytical Chemistry (4 credits)
CHEM 342, Physical Chemistry I (3 credits)
CHEM 384, Advanced Laboratory Techniques (2 credits)
CHEM 452, Inorganic Chemistry (3 credits)
CHEM 490, Senior Seminar (1 credit)
CHEM 498, Undergraduate Research (1-2 credits)
Chemistry electives (7-8 credits)
Total: 34 credits
Recommended supporting courses:
MATH 123, 125, 225, Calculus I, II & III (12 credits)
Choose one sequence (8 credits)
PHYS 111/111L, 113/113L, Introduction to Physics I and II
PHYS 211/211L, 213/213L, University Physics I and II
BSEd majors must also complete the professional education
coursework for Secondary Education, including the secondary
methods course, SEED 413, 7-12 Science Methods.

Chemistry Minor
CHEM 112/112L, 114/114L, General Chemistry I and II
(8 credits)
CHEM 326/326L, Organic Chemistry I (4 credits)
Chemistry electives (9 credits)
Total: 21 credits

Elementary Education Science Minor

BIOL 151/151L, 153/153L, General Biology (8 credits)
CHEM 106/106L, Chemistry Survey (4 credits)
PHYS 101/101L, Survey of Physics (4 credits)
BIOL 211, Environmental Biology (3 credits)
Upper level science elective (3 credits)
Total 22 credits

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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Community Development
College of Arts and
Sciences
Tech Center, Room 358
(605) 626-2601
Dr. Teresa Stallings (coordinator); Dr. Kenneth
Blanchard; Dr. Brenda Donelan; Dr. Jon Schaff ; Dr.
James Seeber; Dr. Teresa Stallings; Ms. Ann Vidloff; Dr.
Mary Warner
The Community Development program is
an interdisciplinary program consisting of
courses in Sociology, Political Science, History,
Economics, Accounting, Anthropology, Business,
Math, Finance, Computers, and Fieldwork. It
is designed to prepare students for careers
in government service, social services, public
administration, corrections, probation, urban
planning, and community services in aging,
dependency, and welfare.
The courses required for this major are taken
from a variety of disciplines to give the student
a breadth of understanding of the processes
involved in community development.
The internship is a major requirement for a
Community Development degree and offers
valuable credits of experience. Students may
earn from one to 12 credits through internships at
agencies that may include police; court services;
social services; nursing homes; Bureau of Indian
Affairs; battered women’s shelter; and many more
locations. Each student is encouraged to develop
an internship to his or her interests and career
goals.
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Programs MIS 105, Introduction to Computers (3 credits)
Bachelor of Arts in Community Development (BA) POLS 408, Local Government Administration and Politics
(3 credits)
PSYC 354, Counseling Skills (3 credits)
Career Directions SOC 350, Race and Ethnic Relations (3 credits)
Government service SOC 351, Criminology (3 credits)
Social services SOC 361, Community and Organizational Leadership
Public administration (3 credits)
Corrections SOC 382, The Family (3 credits)
Probation SOC 402, Social Deviance (3 credits)
Urban planning SOC 416, Contemporary Sociological Theory (3 credits)
SOC 455, Juvenile Delinquency (3 credits)
Community services in aging, dependency, and welfare
SOC 458, Sociology of Aging (3 credits)
SOC 459, Sociology of Death and Dying (3 credits)
Community Development Major (BA) SOC 462, Population Studies (3 credits)
BADM 360, Organization and Management (3 credits) SS 490, Seminar in Contemporary Affairs (1-3 credits)
ENGL 305, Professional, Technical and Grant Writing POLS 380, Government Internships or
(3 credits) SS 396, Fieldwork in Community Services (3 credits)
POLS 210, State and Local Government (3 credits) Students should select the following as part of the systemwide
POLS 320, Public Administration (3 credits) core or institutional graduation requirements.
SOC 260, Introduction to Planning and Zoning Techniques
ECON 202, Macroeconomics (3 credits)
(3 credits)
HIST 152, U.S. History II (3 credits)
SOC 340, Sociology of the Community (3 credits)
Choose one (6 credits)
POLS 380, Government Internships
SS 396, Fieldwork in Community Services
Acceptable electives (6 credits)
Total: 30 credits
Acceptable electives (choose from the following)
ACCT 210, Principles of Accounting I (3 credits)
ACCT 211, Principles of Accounting II (3 credits)
AIS 422, Issues in Contemporary Indian Life (3 credits)
ANTH 210, Cultural Anthropology (3 credits)
BADM/ECON 220 or MATH 381 or PSYC 371, Statistics
(3 credits)
BADM 457, Business Ethics (3 credits)
CJUS/SOC 401, Law and Society (3 credits)
ECON 433, Public Finance (3 credits)
HIST 368, History and Culture of the American Indian
(3 credits)
HIST 492, Topics (1-4 credits)

School of Business
Lincoln Hall, Room 101
(605) 626-2400
Dr. Sharon Paranto (coordinator); Dr. Tobin
Lindblom; Mr. Scott Peterson; Dr. Lu Zhang
The Computer Science minor is designed
to prepare students to meet career goals
associated with the information technology
field. The last decade has seen tremendous
growth in the application of technology across
the economy. This minor will prepare students to
participate in that growth.
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COMPUTER SCIENCE
Computer Science
Programs Elective courses may not be counted for both a computer
Computer Science Minor science minor and any other major or minor. For instance,
a student desiring both the computer science minor and
a management information systems minor should select
Career Directions different electives. Similarly, a mathematics student should
Computer Programmer select electives outside of mathematics for the computer
Computer System Analyst science minor. Some of the electives have prerequisites, which
Database Designer may put some of them out of reach for some students.
Web Application Programmer CSC 130, Visual Basic Programming (3 credits)
Decision Support System Analyst CSC 140, Web Programming (3 credits)
Multimedia Design Programmer CSC 160, Programming .NET with Visual Basic (3 credits)
CSC/MIS 250, Computer Science II (3 credits)
MATH 373 Intro to Numerical Analysis (3 credits)
Computer Science Minor
MATH 381, Introduction to Probability and Statistics
CSC/MIS 150, Computer Science I (3 credits) (3 credits)
CSC/MATH 273, Computer Mathematics/with Excel and VBA MATH 471, Numerical Analysis I (3 credits)
(3 credits) MIS 332, Structured Systems Analysis and Design (3 credits)
Choose one: (3-4 credits) MIS 371, Survey of Data Structures (3 credits)
MATH 121, Survey of Calculus (4 credits) Students may choose one of the following as part of the
MATH 123, Calculus I (4 credits) elective courses: (Student may want to consider enrolling in
MATH 315, Linear Algebra (3 credits) ARTD 231, a fundamentals course, before registering for listed
MATH 316, Discrete Mathematic (3 credits) ARTD courses)
Electives (8-9 credits) ARTD 333, Web Page Design (3 credits)
Total: 18 Credits ARTD 334, Digital Photography (3 credits)
ARTD 338, Digital Video Design (3 credits)
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Desktop Publishing
Programs
Associate of Science in Desktop Publishing (AS)
College of Arts and Sciences
Tech Center, Room 358
(605) 626-2601 Career Directions
Humanities Office Copy editor/designer at a newspaper
Tech Center, Room 261 Editor and publisher of business communications like
(605) 626-2404 newsletters, reports, and websites
Dr. Lysbeth Benkert-Rasmussen (coordinator); Designer or editor at a printing establishment
Dr. Andrzej Duszenko; Dr. Dominique Hoche;
Dr. Pen Pearson; Dr. Patrick Whiteley

State and national labor analysts project that one of

the fastest growing occupations in this region of the
country over the next several years will be Desktop
Publishing. Northern’s “Desktop Publishing” degree
is unique in this part of the country but is forward-
looking and flexible, responding to the changing
needs in journalism and corporate communications
that have been brought about by the rapid changes
in information technology in recent years.
Specific skills targeted in this degree include
computer page layout and design, graphic design
capability, as well as writing and editing skills. It
gives students training not only in desktop publishing
programs but also in writing and editing and graphic
design that are necessary for someone needing to
create corporate communications, and the training
enables students to both edit and design not only for
print media but for the web.
1) Students will demonstrate proficiency and
facility with computer technology.
2) Students will be able to conceive, research, and
compose articles or stories in good journalistic
style.
3) Students will be able to edit for style and usage.
4) Students will be able to compose and design
web pages that are both attractive and logical.
5) Students will be familiar with desktop publishing
software and be able to create attractive and
readable pages of text.
6) Students will know the basics of aesthetic
graphic design and be able to create well-
designed pages for print.

Students graduating from this program will

demonstrate six specific competencies as follows:

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Desktop Publishing
Desktop Publishing (AS)
ENGL 101, Composition I (3 credits)
ENGL 201, Composition II (3 credits)
Select from SPCM 101, 215, or 222 (3 credits)
Humanities and Fine Arts (6 credits)
ART 111, Drawing I
ART 112, Drawing II
ART 121, Design I
ART 123, Three Dimensional Design
ARTH 100, Art Appreciation
ARTH 211, History of World Art I
ARTH 212, History of World Art II
ENGL 210, Introduction to Literature
ENGL 221, British Literature I
ENGL 222, British Literature II
ENGL 230, Literature for Younger Readers
ENGL 241, American Literature I
ENGL 242, American Literature II
ENGL 258, Literature and Culture
FREN 101 or 102, Introductory French I or II
GER 101 or 102, Introductory German I or II
HIST 121, Western Civilization I
HIST 122, Western Civilization II
MFL 101, Introduction to Foreign Language & Culture I
MFL 102, Introduction to Foreign Language & Culture II
MUS 100, Music Appreciation
PHIL 100, Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL 200, Introduction to Logic
PHIL 270, Philosophy of Religion
RUSS 101 or 102, Introductory Russian I or II
SPAN 101 or 102, Introductory Spanish I or II
THEA 100, Introduction to Theatre
THEA 131, Introduction to Acting
Mathematics (3-5 credits)
MATH 102, College Algebra
MATH 104, Finite Mathematics
MATH 115, Precalculus
MATH 120, Trigonometry
MATH 121, Survey of Calculus
MATH 123, Calculus
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DESKTOP PUBLISHING
MATH 125, Calculus II Literature Elective (3 credits)
MATH 225, Calculus III ENGL 210, Introduction to Literature
Laboratory Science (3-4 credits) ENGL 213, Background to Literature
BIOL 101/101L, Biology Survey I ENGL 221, British Literature I
ENGL 222, British Literature II
BIOL 151/151L, General Biology I
BIOL 153/153L, General Biology II ENGL 230, Literature for Younger Readers
CHEM 106/106L, Chemistry Survey ENGL 241, American Literature I
CHEM 112/112L, General Chemistry I ENGL 242, American Literature II
CHEM 114/114L General Chemistry II ENGL 258, Literature and Culture
GEOL 101/101L, General Geology ENGL 431, Shakespeare I
PHYS 101/101L, Survey of Physics I ENGL 432, Shakespeare II
PHYS 111/111L, Introduction to Physics I Design or Writing Elective (3 credits)
PHYS 113/113L, Introduction to Physics II ARTD 334, Digital Imaging
PHYS 211/211L, University Physics I ARTD 335, Digital Illustration
PHYS 213/213L, University Physics II ELRN 430, Interactive Web Site Programming
ENGL 301, Advanced Composition
Behavioral/Social Science (3 credits)
ANTH 210, Cultural Anthropology ENGL 476, Creative Writing: Fiction
ENGL 478, Creative Writing: Poetry
CJUS 201, Introduction to Criminal Justice
ECON 201, Principles of Microeconomics ENGL 486, Rhetorical Theory and Practice
ECON 202, Principles of Macroeconomics Free Electives (4-7 credits)
GEOG 210, World Regional Geography It is recommended that students take more of the above
GEOG 212, Geography of North America “Design or Writing Electives” in their chief career interests.
HIST 151, US History I Total: 64 credits
HIST 152, US History II
POLS 100, American Government
POLS 210, State & Local Government
POLS 250, World Politics
PSYC 101/101A, Psychology
SOC 100, Introduction to Sociology
SOC 150, Social Problems
SOC 250, Courtship & Marriage
ARTD 231, Graphic Design (3 credits)
ARTD 240, Computer Design - Page Layout (3 credits)
ENGL 302, Hypertext Writing (3 credits)
ENGL 305, Professional, Technical, and Grant Writing
(3 credits)
ENGL 494, Internship (3 credits)
LING 425, Modern Grammar (3 credits)
MCOM 210, Basic Newswriting (3 credits)
MCOM 311, News Editing (3 credits)
MIS 205, Advance Computer Applications (3 credits)
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Early Childhood Education
School of Education
Gerber, Room 109
(605) 626-2415
Dr. Gayle Bortnem
The early childhood minor prepares elementary
education students to be endorsed in preschool
and kindergarten. Students complete a half-
day, five-week student teaching experience
for preschool and a full-day, five-week student
teaching experience for kindergarten.
Many school districts require endorsements for
those who wish to teach either preschool or
kindergarten. These endorsements may only be
added to an elementary education major.
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Early Childhood Education Minor
Career Direction
Students with elementary education certification and an early childhood minor will be qualified to teach preschool in home or
childcare settings, as well as in public and private schools. Additionally, they will have the endorsement to teach kindergarten.
Early Childhood Education Minor
ECE 211, Introduction to Early Childhood Education (2 credits)
ECE 228, Observation and Participation in Early Childhood (2 credits)
ECE 411, Social Development for Early Childhood (2 credits)
ECE 413, Early Childhood Curriculum (2 credits)
ECE 488, Preschool Student Teaching (2 credits)
ECE 489, Kindergarten Student Teaching (4 credits)
EPSY 327, Child and Adolescent Development (3 credits)
LIBM 205, Children’s Literature (2 credits)
SPED 100, Introduction to Persons with Exceptionalities (3 credits)
Total: 22 credits
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E-Business Education
Programs
Bachelor of Science in Education - E-Business Education Major (BSEd)
School of Business
Lincoln Hall, Room 101
(605) 626-2400 Career Directions
Mr. Ross Norman Teaching in public and private schools
The E-Business (Electronic Business) Education major prepares students to Corporate training, development, and distance delivery specialists
Entrepreneurship
teach business and computer courses at the middle school and secondary
Computer specialist
school levels. Emphasis is placed on the use of electronic technology; Banking industry
including Internet based classroom support programs, distance education, Other challenging careers
and current electronic research methods. Extensive instruction in the
actual subject matter of business is provided. “How to Teach” skills are
E-Business Education Major (BSEd)
learned through a methods course and in the classroom setting beginning
ACCT 210, Principles of Accounting I (3 credits)
in the sophomore year. This classroom experience includes a semester of
BADM 101, Survey of Business (3 credits)
practice teaching in the senior year. BADM 244, Business Communications (3 credits)
E-Business Education Majors will: BADM 284, Career Planning (1 credit)
BADM 350, Legal Environment of Business and Contracts (3 credits)
•Develop enhanced skills in software/hardware usage and application BED 480, 7-12 Business Education Methods (3 credits)
development ECON 202, Principles of Macroeconomics (3 credits)
•Develop oral, written, and electronic communication skills MIS 150, Computer Science I (3 credits)
Choose two (6 credit)
•Learn how to manage a classroom effectively
ACCT 211, Principles of Accounting II
•Develop a variety of teaching skills BADM 220, Business Statistics
BADM 360, Organization and Management
•Have an opportunity to participate in student organizations
BADM 370, Marketing
•Observe a variety of business/computer and management information Approved Technology Proficiency Electives (6 credits) - excluding MIS 105
classes
Students will be required to earn an endorsement in another area of their choice. (K-12
•Be able to touch and influence the lives of hundreds of future business Educational Technology Endorsement Recommended)
leaders and citizens Total: 34 credits
The current demand is good for business and/or computer teachers.
Choosing teaching as a career will prove to be very rewarding. Students
who choose a major in E-Business Education, but decide to work in private
business or government will find their degrees and special training will
qualify them for many positions. Business core courses are NOT REQUIRED
for the E-Business Education major. A minor is required to complete the
Bachelor of Science in Education curriculum.

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ECONOMICS
Economics
School of Business
Lincoln Hall Room 101
(605) 626-2400
Dr. Hillar Neumann (coordinator); Dr. Clyde Arnold;
Dr. Keun Lee; Dr. Ding Li; Dr. John E. Peterson
The economics major at Northern State University
provides broad diversity in a liberal arts setting,
while focusing on the understanding of the role
of economics in business, government, and
society. The economics program combines
classroom discussions, simulations, case studies,
and real life situations to teach economic analysis.
Specifically, students gain competency in the
areas of microeconomics, macroeconomics,
monetary policy, and international economics.
A degree in economics from Northern State
University prepares students for careers in such
fields as banking, government, and industry. In
addition, this solid academic foundation allows for
success in graduate school.
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Programs Economics (BS)
Bachelor of Science in Economics (BS) Students majoring in economics must also complete business
Economics Minor core courses and meet School of Business exit requirements.
ECON 302, Intermediate Macroeconomics (3 credits)
Career Directions ECON 330, Money and Banking (3 credits)
ECON 441, International Trade (3 credits)
Banking Choose five (15 credits)
Industry ECON 482, Labor Economics
Governmental positions ECON 304, Managerial Economics
Graduate study ECON 423, Statistics II
ECON 433, Public Finance
Exit Requirements for Business Majors ECON 442, International Finance
ECON 491, Independent Study
In addition to Northern State University graduation ECON 492, Topics
requirements, baccalaureate business majors must: ECON 494, Internship
• Complete a minimum of 30 semester hours of course work Total: 24 credits
in the School of Business at Northern State University.
Acceptance of course work completed at other colleges
and universities will be evaluated by the Dean. Economics Minor
Business Core Courses BADM/ECON 220, Business Statistics (3 credits)
ECON 201, Principles of Microeconomics (3 credits)
ACCT 210, Principles of Accounting I (3 credits)
ECON 202, Principles of Macroeconomics (3 credits)
ACCT 211, Principles of Accounting II (3 credits)
BADM 220, Business Statistics (3 credits) Approved 300-400 level Economics electives (9 credits)
BADM 244, Business Communications (3 credits) Total: 18 credits
BADM 284, Career Planning (1 credit)
BADM 310, Business Finance (3 credits)
BADM 350, Legal Environment of Business (3 credits)
BADM 360, Organization and Management (3 credits)
BADM 370, Marketing (3 credits)
BADM 457, Business Ethics (3 credits)
BADM 482, Business Policy and Strategy (3 credits)
ECON 201, Principles of Microeconomics (3 credits)
ECON 202, Principles of Macroeconomics (3 credits)
ECON 301, Intermediate Microeconomics (3 credits)
MIS 205, Advanced Computer Applications (3 credits)
MIS 325, Management Information Systems (3 credits)
Total: 46 credits
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NSU Center for Statewide E-learning

Mewaldt-Jensen, Room 122
Programs
E-learning
K-12 Offerings (delivered through Internet and videoconference technology):
Senior level college prep courses
AP Courses
(605) 626-3382
K-12 enrichment activities
The e-learning minor prepares education majors to be proficient in distance
delivery of instruction, using a variety of educational software, the Internet,
Undergraduate
DDN, and other videoconference and multimedia technologies. Students
E-learning Minor for education majors
completing the e-learning minor will meet the K-12 educational technology
endorsement for South Dakota. Technology Proficiency Certificates for any undergraduate major
• Database Management Systems for E-learning Environments
Fifteen technology proficiency certificate programs are available for
• E-learning Information Technology Management
undergraduates pursuing any academic major. Depending on their career • Object Oriented Programming for E-learning
goals, students may select one or more of these twelve-credit certificates • E-learning Multimedia Design and Production
to enhance their academic education, and better prepare themselves • E-learning Website Design and Development
for today’s high tech workplaces. These certificates will be listed on the • Computer Maintenance and Configuration for E-learning
academic transcripts so that prospective employers will be able to easily • Digital Imaging for E-learning
• Digital Video Production for E-learning
determine a graduate’s level of technical proficiency.
• E-learning Software Applications
• E-learning
• Research in the E-learning Age
• E-learning Web Application Development
• Instructional Design for E-learning
• E-learning Website Administration
• E-learning Course Delivery

Graduate (See Graduate Studies section for details)

Master of Science in Education in E-learning Design and Instruction
Master of Science in E-learning Technology and Administration

Career Directions
E-learning instructional designers for schools, business and government
Distance educators for schools, business, and government
Technology support for e-learning programs in schools, business and government
Multimedia educational resource developers
Educational software integrators
E-learning network designers and administrators

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E-learning
E-learning Minor
EDFN 425, Case Studies in Instructional Design (2 credits)
ELRN 330, Basic Methods in E-learning (3 credits)
ELRN 410, E-learning and Communication (3 credits)
Technologies (3 credits)
ELRN 435, Lesson Planning for Electronic Delivery (3 credits)
ELRN 440, Multimedia Learning Tools (3 credits)
ELRN 453, Copyright Law and Electronic Media (1 credit)
ELRN 494, Internship in E-learning (2 credits)
LIBM 155, On-line Information Literacy (1 credit)
Total: 18 credits
Technology Proficiency Certificates
Database Management Systems for E-learning
Environments
MIS 105, Introduction to Computers (3 credits)
MIS 150, Computer Science I (3 credits)
MIS 332, Structured Systems Analysis and Design (3 credits)
MIS 484, Database Management Systems (3 credits)
Total: 12 credits
E-learning Information Technology Management
MIS 105, Introduction to Computers (3 credits)
MIS 325, Management Information Systems (3 credits)
MIS 335, Telecommunications and Networks for Business
(3 credits)
MIS 384, Decision Support System (3 credits)
Total: 12 credits
Object Oriented Programming for E-learning
MIS 105, Introduction to Computers (3 credits)
MIS 150, Computer Science I (3 credits)
MIS 250, Computer Science II (3 Credits)
MIS 461, Programming Languages (3 credits)
Total: 12 credits
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E-learning Multimedia Design and Production
ARTD 337, Multimedia Graphic Design (3 credits)
ARTD 435, Computer Design—Computer Animation
ELRN 440, Multimedia Learning Tools (3 credits)
MIS 105, Introduction to Computers (3 credits)
Total: 12 credits
E-learning Website Design and Development
ARTD 333, Web Page Design (3 credits)
ELRN 430, Interactive Web Site Programming (3 credits)
ENGL 302, Hypertext Writing (3 credits)
MIS 105, Introduction to Computers (3 credits)
Total: 12 credits
Computer Maintenance and Configuration for
E-learning
ELRN 420, Technology Support for Educational Systems
(3 credits)
MIS 105, Introduction to Computers (3 credits)
MIS 421, Computer Hardware and Maintenance (3 credits)
MIS 423, Server Construction and Configuration (3 credits)
Total: 12 credits
Digital Imaging for E-learning
ARTD 335, Computer Illustration (3 credits)
ARTD 334, Digital Photography (3 credits)
Choose one (3 credits)
BIOL 468, Scientific Digital Imaging
ELRN 494, Internship in E-learning
MIS 105, Introduction to Computers (3 credits)
Total: 12 credits
Digital Video Production for E-learning
ARTD 338, Digital Video Design (3 credits)
ELRN 465, Digital Audio Production and Editing (3 credits)
ELRN 494, Internship in E-learning (3 credits)
MIS 105, Introduction to Computers (3 credits)
Total: 12 credits
E-LEARNING
E-learning Software Applications
ELRN 410, E-learning and Communication Technologies
(3 credits)
ELRN 440, Multimedia Learning Tools (3 credits)
MIS 105, Introduction to Computers (3 credits)
MIS 205, Advanced Computer Applications (3 credits)
Total: 12 credits
E-learning
Choose one
LIBM 155, Online Information Literacy (1 credit)
ENGL 101, English Composition (3 credits)
SPCM 101, Fundamentals of Speech (3 credits)
ELRN 492, Special Topics in E-learning: Careers in the
Electronic Age (1 credit)
MIS 105, Introduction to Computers (3 credits)
Choose one (1 credit)
An electronic portfolio course in your discipline
BADM 284, Careers Planning
BIOL 490, Senior Seminar
CHEM 490, Senior Seminar
ELRN 489, Senior Electronic Portfolio
PSYC 489, Senior Capstone
Choose any one of the following courses with significant use
of WebCT and/or Internet resources (3 credits)
BADM 220, Business Statistics
BADM 450, Business Leadership
BADM 478, International Marketing
BIOL 101, Biology Survey I
ECON 201, Principles of Microeconomics
ECON 202, Principles of Macroeconomics
ENGL 101, Composition I
ENGL 201, Composition II
ENGL 258, Literature and Culture
FREN 101-102, Introductory French I & II
FREN 201-202, Intermediate French I & II
GEOG 210, World Regional Geography
GER 101-102, Introductory German I & II
GER 201-202, Intermediate German I & II
HIST 151, United States History I
E-LEARNING E-LEARNING

E-Learning
MIS 461, Programming Languages Choose one application course in discipline (3 credits) E-learning Course Delivery
POLS 100, American Government BADM 476, Marketing Research ELRN 330, Basic Methods in E-learning (3 credits)
POLS 250, World Politics BIOL 491, Biological Problems ELRN 410, E-learning and Communication Technologies
Choose any of the following technology-based academic CHEM 498, Undergraduate Research (3 credits)
courses (3 credits) HIST 480, Historical Methods and Historiography ELRN 494, Internship in E-learning (3 credits)
ARTD, (Any course allowed in other E-learning certification) PSYC 373, Research Methods in Experimental Psychology MIS 105, Introduction to Computers (3 credits)
BADM 220, Business Statistics SOC 410, Methods of Social Research Total: 12 credits
BADM 478, International Marketing Total: 12 credits
BADM 492, Leadership E-learning Web Application Development
BIOL 468, Scientific Digital Imaging
CSC 130, Visual Basic Programming CSC 140, Web Programming (3 credits)
CSC 140, Web Programming MIS 105, Introduction to Computers (3 credits)
CSC 160, Programming .NET with Visual Basic Choose One (3 credits)
CSC 492, Topics CSC 130, Visual Basic Programming
ECON 201, Principles of Microeconomics CSC 160, Programming .NET with Visual Basic
ECON 202, Principles of Macroeconomics Choose one (3 credits)
ECON 442, International Finance CSC 492, Advanced Topics in Visual Studio .NET
EDFN 325, Instructional Design ELRN 430, Interactive Web Site Programming
EDFN 425, Case Studies in Instructional Design
ELRN (any course) Total: 12 credits
ENGL 302, Hypertext Writing Instructional Design for E-learning
MIS 150, Computer Science I EDFN 325, Instructional Design (1 credit)
MIS 205, Advanced Computer Applications EDFN 425, Case Studies in Instructional Design (2 credits)
MIS 210, Web Authoring ELRN 410, E-learning and Communication Technologies
MIS 250, Computer Science II (3 credits)
MIS 461, Programming Languages ELRN 435, Lesson Planning for Electronic Delivery (3 credits)
MIS 384, Decision Support Systems MIS 105, Introduction to Computers (3 credits)
MIS 389, Expert Systems
MIS (Any course allowed in other E-learning certificates) Total: 12 credits

Total: 12 credits E-learning Website Administration

Research in the E-learning Age
ELRN 455, Electronically-mediated Research (2 credits)
LIBM 155, On-line Information Literacy (1 credit)
MIS 105, Introduction to Computers (3 credits)
Choose one statistics course (3 credits)
BADM/ECON 220, Business Statistics
MATH 381, Introduction to Probability and Statistics
PSYC 371, Statistics in Psychological Research
SOC 209, Statistical Reasoning for Social Sciences
ELRN 453, Copyright Law and Electronic Media (1 credit)
ELRN 460, Content Administration in Database Environments
(2 credits)
MIS 205, Advanced Computer Applications (3 credits)
MIS 335, Telecomunications and Networks for Business
(3 credits)
MIS 423, Server Construction and Configuration (3 credits)
Total: 12 credits

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Elementary Education
Programs
School of Education Bachelor of Science in Education–Elementary Education Major (BSEd)
Gerber, Room 109
(605) 626-2415
Career Directions
Dr. Connie Geier (coordinator); Dr. Gayle Bortnem; Dr. Timothy Houge; Dr. Jeff Jay;
Dr. Craig Kono; Dr. Alan Neville; Dr. Heidi Sackreiter; Dr. Jonath Weber Professional education
Graduate study
The elementary education program is the largest education program at
Northern State University. Candidates complete a wide range of general
education, content, and methods courses that prepare them to teach Elementary Education
elementary students in all areas of the curriculum. Candidates are assigned General Certification Requirements
an advisor from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education as ARTE 310, K-8 Art Methods (2 credits)
EDFN 338, Foundations of American Education (2 credits)
soon as they declare elementary education as their major.
EDFN 475, Human Relations (3 credits)
Attention to diversity in classrooms is emphasized, and candidates are ELED 303, Earth and Physical Science for Elementary Teachers (4 credits)
provided the preparation necessary to create lessons that actively involve EPSY 302, Educational Psychology (3 credits)
children and address a wide variety of learning styles. Extensive field EPSY 328, Child and Adolescent Development (2 credits)
INED 411, South Dakota Indian Studies (3 credits)
experiences in K-8 classrooms under the supervision of university faculty
LIBM 205, Children’s Literature (2 credits)
provide students with the practical experience and assistance necessary to MATH 341, Math Concepts for Teachers I (3 credits)
apply theories and best practices gained in the university classrooms. MATH 342, Math Concepts for Teachers II (3 credits)
Elementary education candidates fulfill requirements in general education Choose one (2 credits)
and pass the Praxis I Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST) in their freshman and MUS 351, Elementary School Music Methods
sophomore years; they begin professional education coursework in their MUS 353, K-8 Music Methods
junior year. Elementary education candidates must maintain a cumulative PE 360, K-8 Physical Education Methods (2 credits)
GPA of 2.60 and a 2.60 GPA in the major. For more information regarding SPED 100, Introduction to Persons with Exceptionalities (3 credits)
admission requirements and certification policies, see Teacher Education Methods Block I (Morning Block)
in this catalog. ELED 301, Elementary Field Experience (1 credit)
ELED 440, K-8 Language Arts Methods (2 credits)
Elementary education candidates are encouraged to complete additional ELED 450, K-8 Reading Methods (3 credits)
coursework in areas that will enhance their employability. Endorsements ELRN 385, Educational Technology and Distance Teaching (3 credits)
are offered in birth through preschool education, kindergarten education, Methods Block II
middle level education, and coaching; minors are available in coaching, ARTE 310, K-8 Art Methods, (2 credits)
early childhood education, mathematics for elementary teachers, music for EDFN 455, Researched-based Literacy Instruction and Assessment (3 credits)
HLTH 400, Elements of Health (2 credits)
elementary teachers, science for elementary teachers, social science for MLED 480, Middle Level Methods (2 credits)
elementary teachers, reading, and special education. MUS 353, K-8 Music Methods (2 credits)
PE 360, K-8 Physical Education Methods (2 credits)
All elementary education candidates earn technology proficiency certificates
in e-learning. In addition, candidates may add any K-12 endorsements to
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Methods Block III (Afternoon Block)

ELED 301, Elementary Education Field Experience (1 credit)
ELED 320, K-8 Science Methods (3 credits)
ELED 330, K-8 Math Methods (3 credits)
ELED 360, K-8 Social Science Methods (2 credits)
ELED 451, Reading Clinic (1 credit)
Professional Semester
EDER 415, Educational Assessment (2 credits)
EDFN 338, Foundations of American Education (2 credits)
EDFN 442, Meeting Diverse Needs (2 credits)
ELED 488, K-8 Student Teaching (8 credits)
EPSY 420, Classroom Management and Discipline (2 credits)
Total: 67 credits

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English
Programs

College of Arts and Sciences Bachelor of Arts in English (BA)

Bachelor of Science in Education–English Major (BSEd)
Tech Center, Room 358
Specializations
(605) 626-2601
Desktop Publishing
Humanities Office Literature
Tech Center, Room 261 Writing
(605) 626-2404 Education
Dr. Lysbeth Benkert-Rasmussen (coordinator); Dr. Andrzej Duszenko; Dr. Dominique Teaching English as a Second Language
Hoche; Dr. Pen Pearson; Dr. Patrick Whiteley English Minor
The English major provides a solid foundation for a wide variety of careers
by preparing students to read, think, and write critically, and by offering Career Directions
a means to understand and appreciate the literary expression of human
Business Administration and Management,
thought. This major provides the communications skills needed for positions in
business, industry, and state and federal service. It also prepares students for Including job titles such as personnel officer, communications assistant, marketing manager,
professional schools in law, journalism, and medicine, as well as for graduate production assistant.
studies in English or linguistics. Literature courses offer students access to Advertising and Public Relations,
new ways of looking at and making sense of the world; composition courses
Including job titles such as advertising director, assistant planner, copywriter, media planner,
help students process information and communicate their views effectively
press secretary, research director, alumni administrator, corporate communications director,
and persuasively; linguistics courses help students to understand the rules that
community affairs coordinator, public affairs information officer, shareholder relations
make language intelligible. The internship course allows students to explore
coordinator.
their own career preferences by applying their English skills in the context of
practical challenges. Writing, Editing, Publishing,
Students wanting the broadest possible foundation should pursue the Including job titles such as assistant or associate editor, associate news director, book editor,
Bachelor of Arts, which provides the widest range of career options. Those bureau chief, bureau reporter, copy editor, freelance reporter, technical writer.
planning to teach at the secondary level should pursue the Bachelor of Law
Science in Education, which provides certification by the State Department of
Technical Writing
Education. Students planning to teach journalism should elect eight hours of
journalism courses to meet certification requirements. Including job titles such as technical writer, technical communicator, medical writer,
publications specialist, proposal writer, editorial assistant.
Note: All English majors are required to take three semesters of a foreign
language as part of their BA degree or two semesters of foreign language as Teaching
part of their BSEd degree - preferably with all semesters in the same language Graduate study
but (in the case of the BA degree) in no more than two different languagues.
Students pursuing either the major or minor should declare their intentions
as soon as possible, preferably when signing up for their second-semester
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English (BA, BSEd)
ENGL 284, Introduction to Criticism (3 credits)
British Literature Surveys: (3 credits)
ENGL 221, British Literature I
ENGL 222, British Literature II
American Literature Surveys: (3 credits)
ENGL 241, American Literature I
ENGL 242, American Literature II
Shakespeare Course (3 credits):
ENGL 431, Shakespeare I
ENGL 432, or Shakespeare II
Writing Elective (3 credits)
ENGL 301, Advanced Composition
ENGL 302, Hypertext Writing
ENGL 305, Professional, Technical and Grant Writing
ENGL 476, Creative Writing: Fiction
ENGL 478, Creative Writing: Poetry
MCOM 210, Basic Newswriting
Linguistics Elective (3 credits)
LING 403, Introduction to Linguistics
LING 425, Modern Grammar
LING 443, History of the English Language
Literature Elective (3 credits)
ENGL 213, Backgrounds to Literature
ENGL 215, Literature in Global Contexts
ENGL 230, Literature for Younger Readers
(recommended for BSEd majors)
ENGL 258, Literature and Culture
ENGL 363, Literary Genres
Senior Seminar (3 credits)
ENGL 422, Age of Chaucer
ENGL 425, Age of Milton
ENGL 490, Seminar
ENGL 488, Literary Studies Review (1 credit)
ENGL 494, Internship in English (3 credits)
Specialization (12 credits)
Total: 40 credits
BSEd majors must complete the teaching specialization
and the professional education coursework in Secondary
Education, including the secondary methods course, SEED
424, 7-12 Language Arts Methods.
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English Major Specializations
TESL Specialization:
ANTH 210, Cultural Anthropology (3 credits)
LING 425, Modern Grammar (3 credits)
LING 435, Second Language Development (3 credits)
Choose one: (3 credits)
LING 436, TESL Methodology
MFL 420, K-12 Foreign Language Methods
Literature Specialization:
Second British Literature Survey (3 credits)
ENGL 221, British Literature I
ENGL 222, British Literature II
ENGL 484, Literary Criticism (3 credits)
Second American Literature Survey (3 credits)
ENGL 241, American Literature I
ENGL 242, American Literature II
Additional literature course not used to satisfy any major English Minor
requirement (3 credits)
Writing Specialization:
Two additional writing electives (6 credits)
Theory Course (3 credits)
ENGL 484, Literary Criticism
ENGL 486, Rhetorical Theory & Practice
Second British Literature Survey (3 credits)
ENGL 221, British Literature I
ENGL 222, British Literature II
Teaching Specialization:
LING 425, Modern Grammar (3 credits)
ENGL 486, Rhetorical Theory and Practice (3 credits)
Second British Literature Survey (3 credits)
ENGL 221, British Literature I
ENGL 222, British Literature II
Second American Literature course (3 credits)
ENGL 241, American Literature I
ENGL 242, American Literature II
Desktop Publishing Specialization:*
ARTD 231, Graphic Design (3 credits)
ARTD 240, Computer Design–Page Layout (3 credits)
ENGL 486, Rhetorical Theory (3 credits)
ENGLISH
English
Editing elective (3 credits)
MCOM 311, News Editing
ENGL 305, Professional, Technical and Grant Writing
*Students getting the Desktop Publishing emphasis will
be required to take Hypertext Writing rather than another
writing elective, and Modern Grammar rather than another
linguistics elective. Students are encouraged to take these
recommended courses outside the major:
MIS 205, Advanced Computer Applications
ARTD 334, Digital Imaging
ARTD 335, Digital Illustration
ELRN 430, Interactive Web Site Programming
No grade below a C will be accepted in a course taken in a
major. All English majors must graduate with at least a 2.50
cumulative grade point average in the English major.
ENGL 284, Introduction to Criticism (3 credits)
British Literature Surveys (6 credits)
ENGL 221, British Literature I
ENGL 222, British Literature II
American Literature Surveys (3 credits)
ENGL 241, American Literature I
ENGL 242, American Literature II
Writing Elective (3 credits)
ENGL 301, Advanced Composition
ENGL 302, Hypertext Writing
ENGL 305, Professional, Technical and Grant Writing
ENGL 476, Creative Writing: Fiction
ENGL 478, Creative Writing: Poetry
MCOM 210, Basic Newswriting
Linguistics Elective (3 credits)
LING 403, Introduction to Linguistics
LING 425, Modern Grammar
LING 443, History of the English Language
Literature Elective (3 credits)
Total: 21 credits
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Environmental Science
College of Arts and
Sciences
Tech Center, Room 358
(605) 626-2601
Science Office
Mewaldt-Jensen, Room 224
(605) 626-2456
Dr. Susan Landon; Dr. Alyssa Kiesow; Dr. Eric Liknes;
Dr. Jodie Ramsay
Environmental Science is the study of complex
systems interacting with each other. While
environmental science is a rapidly growing
interdisciplinary program, NSU’s program is
flexible to allow students to explore the areas
that interest them most in this broad subject area.
Students are encouraged to explore the complex
interrelationships of traditional fields that impact
the environment.
Environmental Science students at NSU will be
well- prepared for a number of careers ranging
from government or industrial laboratories to
conservation or to further education in graduate
school.
The modern equipment and facilities at Northern
include seven teaching and research laboratories
and preparation rooms. Students learn to
operate a wide range of modern instruments,
including phase contrast microscopes, microtomes,
computers, ultraviolet-visible and infra-red
spectrophotometers and more.
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Programs
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science (BS)
As an environmental science major, a student can
work toward a Bachelor of Science degree. Due
to the flexible nature of the major, science electives
Career Directions
are chosen with the help of a faculty advisor. Wildlife management
Freshmen should take one of the major science Rural planning
sequence courses their first semester (CHEM Environmental policy
112/112L, BIOL 151/151L or PHYS 211/211L). Soil conservation
Forestry
General education requirements must also be
Ecologist
completed.
NSU students benefit from small classes and
Environmental Science Major (BS)
personal attention from the well-qualified faculty
BIOL 151/151L, 153/153L, General Biology (8 credits)
in the Department of Mathematics and Natural
BIOL 484, Environmental Science and Conservation
Sciences. (3 credits)
Environmental science students are encouraged CHEM 112/112L, 114/114L, General Chemistry I and II
to explore their individual interests and to work (8 credits)
PSYC 371, Statistics in Psychological Research (3 credits)
closely with professors on research projects.
Specialization (14 credits)
Students are often able to present the results of
Total: 36 hours
their research at national or regional meetings and
to publish their works in scientific journals.
Environmental Science Major
The NSU Science Club sponsors special lectures
Specializations
and programs to encourage appreciation of math
Bioremediation
and science and to give students a chance for less
formal interaction with faculty. BIOL 311/311L, Principles of Ecology (4 credits)
BIOL 331/331L, Microbiology (4 credits)
Scholarships for upper-class students are available BIOL 496, Field Experience (1-2 credits)
through the Department of Mathematics and CHEM 434/434L Instrumental Analysis (4 credits)
natural Sciences. These scholarships are awarded Upper level Biology or Chemistry electives (0-1 credits)
on the basis of academic performance, not Total: 14 credits
financial need.
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Environmental Science
Wildlife Management Elementary Education Science Minor
Choose one (4 credits) BIOL 151/151L, 153/153L, General Biology (8 credits)
BIOL 357/357L, Invertebrate Zoology CHEM 106/106L, Chemistry Survey (4 credits)
BIOL 363/363L, Ornithology PHYS 101/101L, Survey of Physics (4 credits)
BIOL 365/365L, Vertebrate Zoology BIOL 211, Environmental Biology (3 credits)
Choose one (4 credits) Upper level science elective (3 credits)
BIOL 301/301L, Plant Systematics Total: 22 credits
BIOL 351/351L, Plant Structure and Function
BIOL 311/311L, Principles of Ecology (4 credits)
BIOL 496, Field Experience (2 credits)
Total: 14 credits
Rural Planning/Environmental Policy
Choose one (3 credits)
SOC 400, Social Policy
SOC 462, Population Studies
BIOL 496, Field Experience (1-2 credits)
ENGL 305, Professional, Technical and Grant Writing (3 credits)
GEOG 210, World Regional Geography (3 credits)

Electives (3-4 credits)

Upper level Biology course
Upper level Chemistry courses
POLS 206, Human Nature and Human Values (3 credits)
POLS 408, Local Government Administration and Politics (3 credits)
SOC 209, Statistical Reasoning for Social Sciences (3 credits)
SOC 330, Self and Society (3 credits)
SOC 340, Sociology of the Community (3 credits)
SOC 353, Sociology of Work (3credits)
SOC 400, Social Policy (3 credits)
SOC 410, Methods of Social Research (3 credits)
SOC 423, Social Stratification (3 credits)
SOC 462, Population Studies (3 credits)
Total: 14 credits

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Finance
School of Business
Lincoln Hall, Room 101
(605) 626-2400
Dr. Hillar Neumann (coordinator); Dr. Clyde Arnold;
Dr. Keun Lee; Dr. Ding Li; Dr. John E. Peterson
The Finance major at Northern State University
provides broad diversity in a liberal arts
setting, while focusing on the understanding
of the role of finance in business and society.
The finance program combines classroom
discussions, case studies, simulations and real
life situations to teach students to manage
financial issues related to equipment, facilities,
people, and money. Specifically, students gain
competency in financial analysis, short-term
and long-term financial management, plus a
sound understanding of regional, national, and
international financial markets and institutions.
A degree in finance from Northern State
University prepares students for careers in such
fields as banking, investments, insurance, real
estate, government and many positions in the
business world. In addition, the solid academic
foundation allows for success in graduate school.
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Programs Choose one (3 credits)
Bachelor of Science in Finance (BS) ECON 301, Intermediate Microeconomics
ECON 302, Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECON 304, Managerial Economics
Career Directions
Banking Total: 46 credits
Risk analysis
Investments
Finance (BS)
Real estate
Students majoring in finance must also complete business
Financial analysis
Governmental positions core course and meet School of Business exit requirements.
Graduate study ACCT 310, Intermediate Accounting I (3 credits)
ACCT 311, Intermediate Accounting II (3 credits)
BADM 411, Investments (3 credits)
Exit Requirements for Business Majors
BADM 413, Advanced Corporate Finance (3 credits)
In addition to Northern State University graduation BADM 440, International Financial Management (3 credits)
requirements, baccalaureate business majors must: ECON 330, Money and Banking (3 credits)
Risk Management (3 credits)
• Complete a minimum of 30 semester hours of course work
BADM 418, Financial Futures and Options
in the School of Business at Northern State University.
Acceptance of course work completed at other colleges BADM 431, Risk Analysis and Insurance
and universities will be evaluated by the Dean. Quantitive Skills (3 credits)
BADM 424, Operations Research
Core Business Courses
ECON 423, Statistics II
ACCT 210, Principles of Accounting I (3 credits)
CSC 273, Computer Mathematics with Excel and VBA
ACCT 211, Principles of Accounting II (3 credits)
BADM/ECON/ACCT/MIS Elective (3 credits)
ECON 201, Principles of Microeconomics (3 credits)
Total: 27 credits
ECON 202, Principles of Macroeconomics (3 credits)
MIS 205, Advanced Computer Applications (3 credits)
MIS 325, Managment Information Systems (3 credits)
BADM 220, Statistics (3 credits)
BADM 244, Business Communications (3 credits)
BADM 284, Career Planning (1 credit)
BADM 310, Business Finance (3 credits)
BADM 350, Legal Environment of Business (3 credits)
BADM 360, Organization and Management (3 credits)
BADM 370, Marketing (3 credits)
BADM 457, Business Ethics (3 credits)
BADM 482, Business Policy and Strategy (3 credits)
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French Studies
Programs
Minor in French
College of Arts and Upper division courses are offered collaboratively
Bachelor of Arts in French Studies (BA)
with faculty and students from other South Dakota
Sciences regental institutions. Specializations
Tech Center, Room 358 Business French
(605) 626-2601 Students majoring in French should begin their General Studies
Foreign Language Office coursework in their freshman year unless entering
Tech Centerl, Room 261 with previous preparation in French.
(605) 626-2404 Career Directions
A student entering NSU with modern language
Dr. Casey Black International business
background in high school, may enter at a higher Teaching
Students who choose French Studies will not level -- using the criteria of 1 year high school equals Translation and interpretation
only become proficient in the world’s second 1 semester at NSU. If a C or higher is earned in a Business and industry
most-studied foreign language, but they will also course, the student may receive credit for previous Tourism
broaden their understanding of many cultures courses up through 202 for the nominal fee of $7.50 Civil service
Education a
from throughout the world and gain a deeper per credit.
Law
understanding of English vocabulary and Student would need to make the request in the Communications
structure. Registrar’s office, complete the form and pay at the Graduate study
Those who continue their study of French beyond finance office. Research in science and technology
General Education requirements can expect
by their third year to move beyond a general
knowledge of structure and vocabulary toward
intermediate-advanced skills in the reading,
writing, speaking, and understanding of
colloquial French. They will also gain in-depth
competencies in the literatures and cultures of
the French-speaking world and/or concrete,
communication skills in a Business context.
Opportunities for study and internships abroad
exist at all levels of the curriculum, and students
may study in France through our exchange
agreement with the Université de Picardie - Jules
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French Studies
FRENCH STUDIES (BA)
FREN 101 and 102, Introductory French I & II (8 credits)
FREN 201 and 202, Intermediate French I & II (8 credits)
FREN 310, French Language Skills (3 credits)
FREN 333, Topics in Francophone Culture (3 credits)
Specialization (15 credits)
Total: 37 credits

French Major Specializations

Business
FREN 350, Business Communications in French (3 credits)
FREN 450, Business French II (3 credits)
Electives from the following: (9 credits)
FREN 385, Travel and Study Abroad in Francophone Countries
FREN 491, Directed Readings/Independent Studies
FREN 492, Special Topics
FREN 493, French Language Skills Workshop
FREN 498, French Studies Capstone Experience
General
FREN 353, Exploring Literature in French (3 credits)
Electives from the following: (12 credits)
FREN 385, Travel and Study Abroad in Francophone Countries
FREN 491, Directed Readings/Independent Studies
FREN 492, Special Topics
FREN 493, French Language Skills Workshop
FREN 498, French Studies Capstone Experience

FRENCH MINOR
FREN 101 and 102, Introductory French I & II (8 credits)
FREN 201 and 202, Intermediate French I & II (8 credits)
French electives (2 credits)
Total: 18 credits

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General Studies
University College
Dacotah Hall, Room 201
(605) 626-2633
Mr. Steve Rasmussen
The Associate of Arts degree in General Studies
allows students still undecided about a major to
complete a curriculum designed to offer them a
solid background in general education, to explore
a variety of disciplines and career options that
may help them find an area of interest, and to
enter a major at a junior level either at NSU or
another institution of higher learning.
NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY
Programs
Associate of Arts in General Studies (AA)
General Studies (AA)
ENGL 101, Composition I (3 credits)
ENGL 201, Composition II, (3 credits)
Select from SPCM 101, 215, or 222 (3 credits)
Humanities and Fine Arts
(12-14 credits, 4 courses from at least 3 categories)
Artistic Expression
ART 111, 112, 121
ARTH 100, 211, 212
MUS 100, Music Appreciation
Up to 3 credits
MUEN 100, 104, 110, 120, 121, 122, 180
THEA 100, Introduction to Theatre
Language and Literature
ENGL 210, Introduction to Literature
ENGL 213, Backgrounds to Literature
ENGL 230, Literature for Younger Readers
ENGL 258, Literature and Culture
FREN 101 or 102 Introductory French
GER 101 or 102 Introductory German
SPAN 101 or 102 Introductory Spanish
RUSS 101 or 102 Introductory Russian
Social Connections
MFL 101, 102, Introduction to Foreign Language and SOC 250, Courtship and Marriage
Culture
PHIL 100, Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL 200, Introduction to Logic
PHIL 270, Philosophy of Religion
HIST 121, Western Civilization I
HIST 122, Western Civilization II
Mathematics (3-5 credits, 1 course)
MATH 102, College Algebra
MATH 104, Finite Mathematics
MATH 115, Pre Calculus
MATH 120, Trigonometry
MATH 121, Survey of Calculus
MATH 123, Calculus
MATH 125, Calculus II
MATH 225, Calculus III
GENERAL STUDIES
Natural Sciences (6-8 credits, 2 courses)
BIOL 101/101L, Biology Survey I
CHEM 106/106L, Chemistry Survey
GEOL 101/101L, General Geology
PHYS 101/101L, Survey of Physics
OR
A year’s sequence from:
BIOL 151/151L, 153/153L, General Biology I & II
CHEM 112/112L, 114/114L, General Chemistry I & II
GEOG 131/131L, 132/132L. Physical Geography I & II
PHYS 111/111L, 113/113L Intro to Physic I & II
PHYS 211/211L, 213/213L, University Physics I & II
Social and Behavioral Sciences (9 credits, 3 courses with 3
different prefixes)
ANTH 210, Cultural Anthropology
CJUS 201, Introduction to Criminal Justice
ECON 201, Principles of Microeconomics
ECON 202, Principles of Macroeconomics
GEOG 210, World Regional Geography
GEOG 212, Geography of North America
HIST 151, United States History I
HIST 152 United States History II
POLS 100, American Government
POLS 210, State and Local Government
POLS 250, World Politics
SOC 100, Introduction to Sociology
SOC 150, Social Problems
PSYC 101/101A, General Psychology
Personal Wellness (2 credits)
WEL 100/100L, Wellness for Life
General Electives (18-23 credits)
General electives may be selected in any school from
freshman, sophomore and junior level courses where the
prerequisites have been met. A maximum of 9 credits of
upper-level coursework is allowed. These should be taken
only after 48 hours have been completed. Approval of the
student’s advisor must be obtained for every course. Courses
in the associate degree will apply toward any bachelor’s
degree. Students who plan to continue towards a Bachelor
of Arts degree at Northern State University should include
foreign language classes.
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Geography
College of Arts and
Sciences
Tech Center, Room 358
(605) 626-2601
Dr. Erin Fouberg; Dr. David Grettler
Geography studies people, place, and
environment. Geographers use a spatial
perspective to describe, explain, and understand
connections among the physical and cultural
phenomena that distinguish places around the
world.
Geography’s spatial perspective can be used
to study all aspects of people and places. A
geography minor compliments all of the majors
in social sciences and most majors in the physical
sciences. Geography’s global perspective and
cultural studies enhance degrees in business, fine
arts, and education.
Program
Geography Minor
Geography Minor
GEOG 210, World Regional Geography (3 credits)
GEOG 131/131L, Physical Geography I and Lab (4 credits)
GEOG 200, Introduction to Human Geography (3 credits)
Choose one (3 credits)
GEOG 212, North America
GEOG 320, Geography of Regions
Electives- two course must be at 300 level or above (6 credits)
GEOG 132/132L, Physical Geography II and Lab
GEOG 320, Geography of Regions
GEOG 358, Political Geography
GEOG 491, Independent Study
GEOG 492, Topics
GEOL 101/101L, General Geology and Lab

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German
Programs
Bachelor of Arts in German (BA)
College of Arts and Sciences German Minor
Tech Center, Room 358
(605) 626-2601
Foreign Language Office Career Directions
Tech Center, Room 261 Teaching
(605) 626-2404 Translating and interpreting
Dr. Virginia Lewis International business
The tourist industry
For historical, cultural, linguistic, and economic reasons, German is a
Journalism
particularly useful language for Americans. It is one of the three most widely
Library science
studied languages in the world, it is a medium of communication for travelers,
Publishing
and it is an important research tool for scientists, scholars, genealogists, and
Theology
others. Knowledge of German can also be a valuable career asset, especially
The airlines
when combined with additional education for careers in government, the
The diplomatic service
sciences, the armed forces, travel and tourism, the media, and, increasingly,
The foreign service
international business.
The Military
The German major is offered in cooperation with the University of South Graduate Study (e.g. archaeology, art history, comparative literature, languages, law, library
Dakota and South Dakota State University. Most courses above the level of science, linguistics, music, philosophy, and religious studies)
German 312 are taught as shared courses by faculty from all three universities
by means of distance-learning technology. There is currently a shortage of
German teachers in the midwest. German (BA)
All students of German are encouraged to study at a university in a German- GER 101 and 102, Introductory German I & II (8 credits)
speaking country for at least one semester. Northern State University GER 201 and 202, Intermediate German I & II (6 credits)
has exchange agreements with universities in Magdeburg, Lüneburg, and GER 311 and 312, Composition and Conversation I & II (4 credits)
Schmalkaklen, Germany, which enable students to study there for little more GER 411 and 412, Advanced Composition and Conversation I & II (6 credits)
than the cost of studying at NSU. Hochschule Magdeburg has also offered GER 453 and 454, German Literature I & II (6 credits)
our lower-level students the opportunity to participate in a very inexpensive, GER 492, Special Topics (2 semesters) (6 credits)
four-week, intensive German course offered in the summer. Our students may Total: 36 credits
also participate in exchange programs provided by the University of South
Dakota at German universities in Oldenburg and Jena.
German Minor
A student entering NSU with modern language background in highschool,
may enter at a higher level -- using the criteria of 1 year high school equals GER 101 and 102, Introductory German I & II (8 credits)
1 semester at NSU. If a C or higher is earned in a course, the student may GER 201 and 202, Intermediate German I & II (6 credits)
receive credit for previous courses up through 202 for the nominal fee of GER 311 and 312, Composition and Conversation I & II (4 credits)
$7.50 per credit. Total: 18 credits
The student would need to make the request in the Registrar’s office, complete
the form and pay at the finance office.

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College of Arts and Sciences
Tech Center, Room 358
(605) 626-2601
Dr. James Seeber; Dr. Mary Warner
The Gerontology minor is an interdisciplinary course of study that
encompasses all aspects of aging from biological processes to the
most complex political processes. Specifically, Gerontology focuses
on the study of the process of aging, and the effects that aging has
on the individual and on society and vice versa. The minor helps
students understand the complex biological, psychological, and social
phenomenon of aging in preparation for careers in association with
older adults (business, social services, recreation, health, government,
counseling, and education).
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Gerontology
Programs
Gerontology Minor
Career Directions
Nursing home administrator
Assisted living center work
Recreation director for elderly
Gerontology Minor
PSYC 328, Psychology of Adulthood and Aging (2 credits)
SOC 458, Sociology of Aging (3 credits)
SOC 459, Sociology of Death and Dying (3 credits)
Electives (select from below) (10 credits)
Choose one (3 credits)
HIST 492, Topics
HIST 420, Contemporary Europe
HLTH 250, Pre-professional First Aid and CPR (2 credits)
POLS 320, Public Administration (3 credits)
PSYC 354, Counseling Skills (3 credits)
SOC 270, Introduction to Social Work (3 credits)
SS 396, Fieldwork in Community Services (3 credits)
Total: 18 credits
Certification of Recognition in Applied Gerontology
HLTH 340, Health and Physical Fitness for Older Adults (3 credits)
PSYC 328, Psychology of Adulthood and Aging (2 credits)
SOC 205, Introduction to Aging (3 credits)
SOC 458, Sociology of Aging (3 credits)
SS 396, Fieldwork in Community Service (1 credit)
Total: 12 Credits

History
College of Arts and
Sciences
Tech Center, Room 358
(605) 626-2601
Dr. Mark Bartusis (coordinator); Dr. Ric Dias;
Dr. David Grettler; Dr. Arthur Marmorstein; Dr.
Steven Usitalo
The study of history at Northern State University
is not simply the rote memorization of dates,
names, places, and endless facts. Instead, it
is the investigation of an interesting, living past
that both helps us to understand our own times
and offers intriguing suggestions as to what
might lie ahead in the future.
The history program at Northern provides a
background for a variety of occupations and
careers. The history major trains students to
think and write critically and clearly, and offers
a means of understanding American society and
the world, both past and present. In addition
to preparing students for careers in secondary
school teaching, it provides a firm foundation for
careers in business, law, journalism, publishing,
government, library science, museum work, and
other fields.
All history majors and minors are encouraged
to study a foreign language.
NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY
HISTORY
Programs Upper Division European History (6 credits)
Bachelor of Arts in History (BA) HIST 326, Renaissance and Reformation
Bachelor of Science Degree in Education - HIST 329, French Revolution and Napoleon 1789-1815
History Major (BSEd) HIST 330, Nineteenth Century European History
History Minor HIST 341, English History to 1688
HIST 375, European Social History
HIST 413, The Hebrews
Career Directions HIST 420, Contemporary Europe
Archival research and management HIST 422, Ancient Rome
Civil service and public administration HIST 424, Early Church
International Business HIST 425, Medieval Europe
Journalism HIST 440, Ancient Greece
Law HIST 492, Topics
Ministry Upper Division Non-Western History (3 credits)
Museums and historical preservation HIST 311, Chinese History
Secondary Education HIST 312, History of Modern Asia
Tourism HIST 313, History of The Middle East
HIST 443, History of Russia under the Tsars
History (BA, BSEd) HIST 480, Historical Methods and Historiography (3 credits)
History Electives (9 credits)
No grade below a C will be accepted in a course taken to fulfill
(With advisor approval, as many as two of the following
the history requirements. Students must maintain a 2.5(B.A)
courses may be substituted:
and a 2.6(B.S.ED)cumulative grade point average in the major
POLS 461, POLS 462, SPAN 333, GER 433, ARTH 211, ARTH
to meet graduation requirements.
212, ARTH 311, ARTH 312, BADM 422)
It is recommended that students take HIST 121, 122, 151, and
Total: 39 credits
152 before beginning their upper-division work.
HIST 121, 122, Western Civilization I & II (6 credits)
HIST 151, 152, U.S. History I & II (6 credits) BSEd majors must also complete the professional coursework
in Secondary Education, including secondary methods course,
Upper Division U.S. History (6 credits)
SEED 415, 7-12 Social Science Methods.
Choose two:
HIST 358, The United States Since 1941
HIST 360, Antebellum America and the Civil War
HIST 361, the United States During the 1960’s
HIST 450, American Colonial History
HIST 459, Vietnam War, 1945-1975
HIST 460, American Military History
HIST 464, 20th Century Frontier
HIST 476, History of South Dakota
HIST 492, Topics
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History Minor
HIST 121, 122, Western Civilization I & II (6 credits)
HIST 151, 152, U.S. History, I & II (6 credits)
U.S. History (3 credits)
HIST 358, The United States Since 1941
HIST 360, Antebellum America and the Civil War
HIST 361, the United States During the 1960’s
HIST 450, American Colonial History
HIST 459, Vietnam War, 1945-1975
HIST 460, American Military History
HIST 464, 20th Century Frontier
HIST 476, History of South Dakota
HIST 492, Topics
European History (3 credits)
HIST 326, Renaissance and Reformation
HIST 329, French Revolution and Napoleon 1789-1815
HIST 330, Nineteenth Century European History
HIST 341, English History to 1688
HIST 375, European Social History
HIST 413, The Hebrews
HIST 420, Contemporary Europe
HIST 422, Ancient Rome
HIST 424, Early Church
HIST 425, Medieval Europe
HIST 440, Ancient Greece
HIST 492, Topics
Non-Western History (3 credits)
HIST 311, Chinese History
HIST 312, History of Modern Asia
HIST 313, History of The Middle East
HIST 443, History of Russia Under the Tsars
History electives (6 credits)
(With advisor approval, as many as two of the following courses may be substitued:
POLS 461, POLS 462, SPAN 333, GER 433, ARTH 211, ARTH 212, ARTH 311, ARTH 312,
BADM 422)
Total: 27 credits

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Human Performance &
School of Education
Gerber, Room 109
(605) 626-2415
Physical Fitness
Health and Physical Education Office
Barnett Center, Room 42
(605) 626-3336
Mr. Randy Baruth; Mr. Kevin Bjerke; Mr. Chris Bodine; Ms. Amber Rae Bryant;
Dr. Kathie Courtney (coordinator); Dr. Jessica Daw; Mr. Curt Fredrickson;
Mr. James Fuller; Ms. Terri Holmes; Mr. Marc Margolies; Dr. Don Meyer;
Ms. Lisa Schriver; Dr. Camille Thomas; Mr. Patrick Timm;
Students who major in physical education will be prepared to assume
teaching or non-teaching positions in K-12 physical education. The student
will develop skills in the teaching of individual, dual, and team sports, K-12
methods of physical education instruction, exercise science, motor learning,
motor development, human anatomy, human physiology, curriculum and
measurement, administration and elementary physcial education activities.
Physcial education majors are encouraged to add a minor to their program.
Minors avaiable through the HPE Department include health education and
coaching. PE 180, Foundations of Health, Physical Education and Recreation/Athletics (2 credits)
The health education minor offers preparation in the areas of first aid and
CPR, personal health, community health, school health, and K-12 methods
of health instruction. The coaching minor prepares varsity and youth sport
coaches and leads to a coaching endorsement. PE 203, Professional Preparation: Team Activities (1 credit)
As part of the system general education requirements, students should select
biology in Goal #6.
NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY
HUMAN PERFORMANCE & FITNESS
Programs
Bachelor of Science - Human Performance and Fitness (BS)
Coaching Minor
Health Minor
Physical Education Minor
Pre-professional Program in Athletic Training (page 119)
Specializations
Personal Training/Strength and Conditioning
Fitness Administration
Health and Fitness for Older Adults
Career Directions
Elementary and/or secondary teaching
Wellness or fitness programs
Community physical education/recreation positions
Health positions in private, community or hospital programs
Graduate Study
Physical activity with special populations
Sport and fitness industry positions
Human Performance and Fitness (BS)
HLTH 251, First Aid and CPR (1 credit)
HLTH 320, Community Health (2 credits)
PE 200, Professional Preparation: Fitness (1 credit)
PE 201, Professional Preparation: Gymnastics (1 credit)
PE 202, Professional Preparation: Individual and Dual Activities (2 credits)
PE 204, Professional Preparation: Rhythm and Dance (1 credit)
PE 208, Professional Preparation: Camping Activities (1 credit)
PE 250/250L, Human Anatomy and Physiology/Lab (4 credits)
PE 334, Behavioral & Social Science Issues Physical Education (2 credits)
PE 350, Exercise Physiology (3 credits)
PE 352, Adapted Physical Education (2 credits)
PE 354, Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries (2 credits)
PE 400 Exercise Test and Prescription (3 credits)
PE 440, Organization & Administration of Health, Physical Education & Athletics (2 credits)
PE 451, Tests and Measurements (2 credits)
PE 452, Motor Learning and Development (3 credits)
PE 454, Biomechanics (3 credits)
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Human Performance and Fitness Specializations (1 Required) Health Education Minor

Total with Specialization: 54 - 59 HLTH 103, Personal Health (2 credits)
Personal Training/Strength and Conditioning HLTH 251, First Aid and CPR (1 credit)
HLTH 103, Personal Health (2 credits) HLTH 320, Community Health (2 credits)
PE 100, Activity Course: Weight Training (1 credit) HLTH 361, School Health and Safety Education (2 credits)
PE 395, Practicum (3 credits) HLTH 400, Elements of Health (2 credits)
PE 410, Personal Training (3 credits) HLTH 420, K-12 Methods of Health Instruction (3 credits)
PE 482, Theory of Strength Training and Conditioning (3 credits) PE 250/250L, Human Anatomy and Physiology/Lab (4 credits)
PE 496, Field Experience (3 credits) PE 350, Exercise Physiology (2-3 credits)

Total: 15 credits Total: 18-19 credits

Fitness Administration Physical Education Minor

PE 100, Activity Course: Weight Training (1 credit) PE 201, Professional Preparation: Gymnastics (1 credit)
PE 395, Practicum (3 credits) PE 202, Professional Preparation: Individual and Dual Activities (2 credits)
PE 410, Personal Training (3 credits) PE 203, Professional Preparation: Team Activities (1 credit)
PE 482, Theory of Strength Training and Conditioning (3 credits) PE 204, Professional Preparation: Rhythm and Dance (1 credit)
PE 496, Field Experience (3 credits) PE 208, Professional Preparation: Camping Activities (1 credit)
Total: 13 credits PE 250/250L, Human Anatomy and Physiology/Lab (4 credits)
PE 350, Exercise Physiology (2-3 credits)
Health and Fitness for Older Adults PE 352, Adapted Physical Education (2 credits)
HLTH 103, Personal Health (2 credits) PE 440, Organization & Administration of Health, Physical Education and Athletics (2credits)
HLTH 340, Health and Fitness for Older Adults (3 credits) PE 451, Tests and Measurements (2 credits)
PE 395, Practicum (3 credits) PE 452, Motor Learning and Development (3 credits)
PE 496, Field Experience (3 credits) PE 480, K-12 Methods of Teaching Physical Education (3 credits)
PSYC 328, Psychology of Adulthood and Aging (2 credits)
SOC 458, Sociology of Aging (3 credits) Total: 24-25 credits

Total: 14 credits
Total with specialization: 55-56
Coaching Minor
Completion of this minor does not meet certification requirements to teach physical education.
HLTH 251, First Aid and CPR (1 credit)
PE 352, Adapted Physical Education (2 credits)
PE 354, Prevention and Care of Athletic Injury (2 credits)
PE 355, Philosophies, Concepts and Contemporary Issues in Coaching (3 credits)
PE 379, Sports for Individuals with Disabilities (2 credits)
PE 440, Organization & Administration of Health, Physical Education & Athletics (2 credits)
PE 453, Sport Psychology (3 credits)
Coaching (3 credits)
Select from PE 469, 470, 471, 473, 474, 475, 476
Total: 18 credits

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International Business Studies
School of Business
Lincoln Hall, Room 101
(605) 626-2400
Dr. Bill Bass, Management and Marketing; Dr. Bill
Broucek, Management and Marketing; Dr. James
Kennedy, Accounting; Dr. Keun Lee, Economics; Dr.
Ding Li, Finance; Dr. Hillar Neumann, Economics; Dr.
Douglas Ohmer, Management and Marketing; Dr. Sharon
Paranto, Management Information Systems; Dr. John
Peterson, Finance; Mr. Scott Peterson, Accounting
The increasing amounts of trade among nations
and international strategic alliances between
businesses created the need for managers trained
specifically in the facets of international business.
Even the smallest business cannot escape the reality
of the world as its market. Students who major in
international business acquire the basic knowledge
to operate successfully in an international business
environment. The multi-disciplinary curriculum
emphasizes foreign language and culture to
give a broad understanding of the international
business environment. Graduates will have a firm
understanding of the international economy and the
global marketplace.
NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS STUDIES
Programs
Bachelor of Arts in International Business Studies (BA)
Career Directions
International sales
International banking
Foreign commercial service
International marketing
International planning
Customs brokerage
International logistics
International financial management
Graduate study
Exit Requirements for Business Majors
In addition to Northern State University graduation
requirements, baccalaureate business majors must:
• Complete a minimum of 30 semester hours of course
work in the School of Business at Northern State
University. Acceptance of course work completed at
other colleges and universities will be evaluated by the
Dean.
Core Business Courses
ACCT 210, Principles of Accounting I (3 credits)
ACCT 211, Principles of Accounting II (3 credits)
ECON 201, Principles of Microeconomics (3 credits)
ECON 202, Principles of Macroeconomics (3 credits)
MIS 205, Advanced Computer Applications (3 credits)
MIS 325, Managerial Informations Systems (3 credits)
BADM 220, Statistics (3 credits)
BADM 244, Business Communications (3 credits)
BADM 284, Career Planning (1 credit)
BADM 310, Business Finance (3 credits)
BADM 350, Legal Environment of Business (3 credits)
BADM 360, Organization and Management (3 credits)
BADM 370, Marketing (3 credits)
BADM 457, Business Ethics (3 credits)
BADM 482, Business Policy and Strategy (3 credits)
Choose one (3 credits)
ECON 301, Intermediate Microeconomics
ECON 302, Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECON 304, Managerial Economics
Total: 46 credits
International Business Studies (BA)
Students majoring in international business must also
complete business core courses and meet School of Business
exit requirements.
Foreign Language
Introductory I and II (8 credits)
Intermediate I and II (6-8 credits)
Cultural Studies (3 credits)
ANTH 210, Cultural Anthropology (3 credits)
GEOG 385, World Cultures and Current Affairs
Political Studies (3 credits)
POLS 250, World Politics
POLS 440, Comparative Government and Politics
POLS 453, American Foreign Policy
POLS 468, Politics and Religion
International Business (18 credits)
ACCT 421, International Accounting
BADM 440, International Financial Management
BADM 468, International Management
BADM 478, International Marketing
ECON 441, International Trade
ECON 442, International Finance
Geographic Studies (3 credits)
POLS 459, Political Geography
GEOG 210, World Regional Geography
Electives (choose one) (3 credits)
BADM 458, International Business Law
BADM 486, Readings in Business Problems
BADM 494, Internship in Business
EXCH XXX Student Exchange
Additional language courses
Other approved electives
Total: 44-46 credits
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International Business Institute

South Dakota International
Business Institute
Developed as a cooperative effort between the state of South Dakota and Northern State
University, the South Dakota International Business Institute (SDIBI) supports the Governor’s
Office of Economic Development in facilitating and enhancing international trade and
investment. Through offices in Aberdeen, Sioux Falls and the Netherlands, SDIBI engages in
the following activities:
1) SDIBI offers educational programs to help businesses acquire the skills,
knowledge and attitudes necessary to successfully compete in the international
marketplace.
2) SDIBI offers free-of-charge consultations to companies interested in learning more
about international trade or requiring assistance with specific international
business issues.
3) SDIBI maintains a trade lead system to match foreign buyers with South Dakota
companies and an exporters directory which is distributed in hardcopy and
electronic format to promote South Dakota products worldwide.
4) SDIBI maintains international networks and an Internet site to provide South
Dakota access to a wide array of international trade resources.
5) SDIBI provides students an opportunity to earn a certificate in international trade
and gain practical international business experience through internship
opportunities.

Northern State University is privileged to be one of the six Centers for Excellence in the state
university system in South Dakota. In 1997, the South Dakota Board of Regents designated
Northern State University’s School of Business as a Center of Excellence in International
Business, with the goal of creating a nationally recognized program in International Business.
The Center has created an International Business major focusing not only on international
business courses, but also on language and cultural training. The Center also provides both
students and faculty the opportunity to have an international experience through exchange
programs with schools in Mexico, Germany, Poland, China; international internships and
conferences. Northern’s Center for Excellence in International Business also sponsors an
annual International Business conference that is attended by faculty, students and business
people from around the world. Northern State University’s Center for Excellence in
International business provides today’s students with the scholarly and theoretical foundations
to become tomorrow’s international business leaders.

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International Studies
College of Arts and
Sciences
Tech Center, Room 358
(605) 626-2601
Dr. Erin Fouberg; Dr. David Grettler; Dr. Bill Hoar;
Dr. Jon Schaff
This program offers students the opportunity
to supplement their major field with a minor
specialization in International Studies. The
program spans many disciplines and includes
courses in political science, geography,
anthropology, economics, sociology, history,
English, music and art history. In today’s
increasingly interdependent world there is
a recognizable need for an international
awareness among those seeking positions
with U.S. governmental agencies and major
corporations. The International Studies program
is designed to meet this need.
NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
Programs
International Studies Minor
International Studies Minor
GEOG 210, World Geography (3 credits)
POLS 250, World Politics (3 credits)
Worldwide/Comparative Perspective (9 credits)
ANTH 210, Cultural Anthropology
ARTH 100, Art Appreciation
ARTH 211, History of World Art I
ECON 441, International Trade
ECON 442, International Finance
HIST 121, Western Civilization I
HIST 420, Contemporary Europe
MUS 332, History of Music I
MUS 333, History of Music II
MUS 432, History of Music III
MUS 433, History of Music IV
POLS 440, Comparative Government and Politics
SOC 462. Population Studies
Regional Perspective (6 credits)
ARTH 311, History of World Art III
ENGL 319, Post-Colonial Literature: Voices from Afar
GEOG 316, Asia
HIST 311, Chinese History
HIST 312, History of Modern Asia
HIST 313, History of The Middle East
National Perspective (3 credits)
HIST 444, History of Modern Russia
POLS 453, American Foreign Policy
Total: 24 credits
Up to twelve credit hours can be applied toward the system-
wide core and institutional graduation requirements. They
are POLS 250, GEOG 210, ANTH 210, and ARTH 100. Students
should take no more than three hours of lower division
classes for the electives, and no more than six hours of the
elective courses from their individual majors.
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K-12 Certification Programs
School of Education
Gerber, Room 109
(605) 626-2415
Students seeking K-12 certification in the state
of South Dakota must select a major area of
study appropriate to teacher certification. The
K-12 teaching majors offered at Northern State
University include:
Art Education
Art Education Comprehensive
Music Education, Instrumental
Music Education, Vocal
Music Education, Instrumental
and Vocal
Physical Education
Spanish Education
Special Education
Attention to diversity in classrooms is
emphasized, and candidates are provided the
preparation necessary to create lessons that
address state and national content standards
and actively involve students in their learning
environments. Extensive field experiences in K-
12 classrooms under the supervision of university
faculty provide students with the practical
experience and assistance necessary to apply
the understandings gained in the university
classrooms.
K-12 education candidates fulfill requirements
in general education and take the Praxis I Pre-
Professional Skills Test (PPST) in their freshman
and sophomore years; they begin professional
education coursework in their junior year. K-12
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Bachelor of Science in Education (BSEd) ñ K-12 Education
education candidates must maintain a cumulative
Program
GPA of 2.60 and a 2.60 GPA in the major. For
Art Education
more information regarding admission requirements Art Education Comprehensive
and certification policies, see Teacher Education Music Education, Instrumental
in this catalog. Music Education, Vocal
Music Education, Instrumental and Vocal
K-12 education candidates are encouraged to
Physical Education
complete additional coursework in areas that will Spanish Education
enhance their employability. K-12 endorsements Special Education
are offered in art education, Braille education,
coaching, comprehensive school health, educational Career Directions
technology, library media education, vocal music Professional education
Careers appropriate to the major field
education, physical education, adapted physical
Graduate study
education, Indian studies education, French world
language education, German world language K-12 education majors complete a broad program that
education, Spanish world language education, includes system-wide core, institutional graduation and degree
English as a New Language education, and gifted requirements, professional education courses and a major
education. and minor or additional endorsement. Teacher certification
requires completion of the following courses (listed in a
All K-12 education candidates earn technology suggested sequence).
proficiency certificates in e-learning. In addition,
candidates may add any middle level (grades 5-8)
or secondary (7-12) endorsements to their K-12
certification.
Students with a completed baccalaureate degree
in any of the above teaching majors may seek
K-12 certification through the post-baccalaureate
certification plan.
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K-12 Certification Programs

General Certification Requirements Professional Semester
EDFN 475, Human Relations (3 credits) EDER 415, Educational Assessment (2 credits)
EPSY 302, Educational Psychology (3 credits) EDFN 338, Foundations of American Education (2 credits)
EPSY 328, Child and Adolescent Development (2 credits) EDFN 442, Meeting Diverse Needs (2 credits)
SPED 100, Introduction to Persons with Exceptionalities ELED 488, K-8 Student Teaching (4 credits)
(3 credits) EPSY 420, Classroom Management and Discipline (2 credits)
INED 411, South Dakota Indian Studies (3 credits) SEED 488, 7-12 Student Teaching (4 credits)
Content Area Methods All K-12 majors complete a student teaching experience
that includes two of the three levels; elementary, middle or
Art: ARTE 310, K-8 Art Methods (2 credits) and
secondary.
ARTE 414, K-12 Art Methods (3 credits)
Music: Included in major Total: 42-45 credits
Physical Education: PE 480, Teaching K-12 Physical
Education (3 credits)
Special Education: Included in major
World Languages: MFL 420, K-12 Foreign Language
Methods (3 credits)
Secondary Methods Block
ELRN 385, Educational Technology and Distance Teaching
(3 credits)
SEED 300, General Middle Level/Secondary Education
Methods (2 credits)
SEED 301, Secondary Education Junior Field Experience
(1 credit)
SEED 450, 7-12 Teaching Reading in the Content Area
(2 credits)
SEED 451, Reading Clinic I (1 credit)
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MANAGEMENT
School of Business
Lincoln Hall, Room 101
(605) 626-2400
Dr. Bill Broucek (coordinator); Dr. William Bass;
Dr. Stepahnie Kodatt; Dr. Douglas Ohmer;
Dr. Tony Urbaniak
Management is the study of organizations
and the interaction of people who staff these
organizations. Students develop skills and insights
in the areas of planning, leading, organization,
control, entrepreneurship, human resources,
ethics and international management. The
study of management prepares students for
careers in private industry, government, and
non-profit organizations, as well as graduate and
professional school.
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Management
Programs Choose one (3 credits)
Bachelor of Science in Management (BS) ECON 301, Intermediate Microeconomics
ECON 302, Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECON 304, Managerial Economics
Career Directions
Total: 46 credits
General management
Management (BS)
Supervision
Department management Students majoring in management must also complete
Human resource management business core courses and meet School of Business exit
requirements.
Health care management
Small business management BADM 334, Small Business Management (3 credits)
Governmental positions BADM 424, Operations Research (3 credits)
Nonprofit management BADM 460, Human Resources Management (3 credits)
Graduate study BADM 464, Organizational Behavior (3 credits)
Exit Requirements for Business Majors BADM 468, International Management (3 credits)
In addition to Northern State University graduation Choose three (9 credits)
requirements, baccalaureate business majors must: BADM 362, Supervisory Management
BADM 450, Business Leadership
• complete a minimum of 30 semester hours of course
BADM 451, Organizational Leadership
work in the school of Business at Northern State
BADM 463, Women in Management
University. Acceptance of course work completed at
BADM 469, Project Management
other colleges and universities will be evaluated by the
Dean. Total: 24 credits
Core Business Courses
ACCT 210, Principles of Accounting I (3 credits)
ACCT 211, Principles of Accounting II (3 credits)
ECON 201, Principles of Microeconomics (3 credits)
ECON 202, Principles of Macroeconomics (3 credits)
MIS 205, Advanced Computer Applications (3 credits)
MIS 325, Management Information Systems (3 credits)
BADM 220, Statistics (3 credits)
BADM 244, Business Communications (3 credits)
BADM 284, Career Planning (1 credit)
BADM 310, Business Finance (3 credits)
BADM 350, Legal Environment of Business (3 credits)
BADM 360, Organization and Management (3 credits)
BADM 370, Marketing (3 credits)
BADM 457, Business Ethics (3 credits)
BADM 482, Business Policy and Strategy (3 credits)

School of Business
Lincoln Hall, Room 101
(605) 626-2400
Dr. Sharon Paranto(coordinator);
Dr. Tobin Lindblom; Dr. Lu Zhang
The focus of this program is to provide high-level
competencies for prospective administrative
managers and supervisors. Management
Information Systems (MIS) is concerned with
the analysis, design and implementation of
management information systems and networks,
software design and database applications.
Students develop and use computer-based
decision support systems in business environments
in preparation for careers in information systems.
The program will:
• Prepare graduates for entry-level positions
involving the analysis, design, and
implementation of information systems.
• Provide the essential foundation knowledge
and skills for progress in an information
management career path.
• Prepare graduates to participate successfully
in the application of information technology in
the business world.
MIS continues to be one of the fastest growing
and highest salaried professions in the world. As
a consequence, those individuals who are well
prepared in this area will continue to be in high
demand.
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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Management
Programs
Bachelor of Science Degree in Administrative Systems -
Management Information Systems Specialization (BS)
Management Information Systems Minor
Information Systems
Associate of Science Degree in Business - Management
Information Systems Specialization (AS)
(Refer to Business, page 62)
Career Directions
Data communications companies
Energy production companies
Service-based organizations
Manufacturing firms
Financial institutions
Health care companies
Government agencies
Educational organizations
Exit Requirements for Business Majors
In addition to Northern State University graduation
requirements, baccalaureate business majors must:
• Complete a minimum of 30 semester hours of course
work in the School of Business at Northern State
University. Acceptance of course work completed at other
colleges and universities will be evaluated by the
Dean.
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Management Information Systems

Core Business Courses MIS 371, Survey of Data Structures
ACCT 210, Principles of Accounting I (3 credits) MIS 384, Decision Support Systems
ACCT 211, Principles of Accounting II (3 credits) MIS 461, Programming Languages
ECON 201, Principles of Microeconomics (3 credits) Total: 24 credits
ECON 202, Principles of Macroeconomics (3 credits)
MIS 205, Advanced Computer Applications (3 credits)
MIS 325, Management Information Systems (3 credits) Management Information Systems Minor
BADM 220, Statistics (3 credits) CSC 130, Visual Basic Programming (3 credits)
BADM 244, Business Communications (3 credits) MIS 332, Structured Systems Analysis and Design (3 credits)
BADM 284, Career Planning (1 credit) MIS Electives-choose four: (12 credits)
BADM 310, Business Finance (3 credits) CSC 140, Web Programming
BADM 350, Legal Environment of Business (3 credits) CSC 273, Computer Mathematicss with Excel and VBA
BADM 360, Organization and Management (3 credits) MIS 210, Web Authoring
BADM 370, Marketing (3 credits) ACCT 360, Accounting Systems
BADM 457, Business Ethics (3 credits) MIS 150, Computer Science I
BADM 482, Business Policy and Strategy (3 credits) MIS 250, Computer Science II
Choose one (3 credits) MIS 335, Telecommunications and Networks for Business
ECON 301, Intermediate Microeconomics MIS 371, Survey of Data Structures
ECON 302, Intermediate Macroeconomics MIS 384, Decision Support Systems
ECON 304, Managerial Economics MIS 461, Programming Languages
MIS 484, Database Management Systems
Total: 46 credits Students may choose one as part of elective courses. Students may want to consider enrolling
in ARTD 231, a fundamentals course, before registering for the listed ARTD courses.
Administrative Systems - Management Information ARTD 333, Web Page Design
Systems Specialization (BS) ARTD 334, Digital Imaging
ARTD 338, Digital Video Design
Students majoring in management information systems must also complete business core
courses and meet School of Business exit requirements. Total: 18 credits

CSC 130, Visual Basic Programming (3 credits)

MIS 332, Structured Systems Analysis and Design (3 credits)
MIS 335, Telecommunications and Networks for Business (3 credits)
MIS 484, Database Management Systems (3 credits)
MIS Elective-choose four: (12 credits)
ACCT 360, Accounting Systems
CSC 140, Web Programming
CSC 273, Computer Mathematics with Excel and VBA
MIS 150, Computer Science I
MIS 210, Web Authoring
MIS 250, Computer Science II

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School of Business
Lincoln Hall, Room 101
(605) 626-2400
Dr. William Bass; Dr. Bill Broucek (coordinator);
Dr. Doug Ohmer; Dr. Tony Urbaniak
As consumer-oriented economies continue to
develop around the world, organizations will
need people trained in marketing to create
awareness among consumers of the products
and services the organization has to offer.
Students will examine the marketing mix of
product, distribution, pricing, promotional
activity. The marketing program exposes the
student to the process by which the demand
for goods and services is anticipated, enlarged
and satisfied. Marketing training prepares
students for careers in private industry,
government, and non-profit organizations, as
well as for graduate studies.
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MARKETING
Marketing
Programs Choose one (3 credits)
Bachelor of Science in Marketing (BS) ECON 301, Intermediate Microeconomics
ECON 302, Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECON 304, Managerial Economics
Career Directions
Total: 46 credits
Advertising
Consumer behavior research
Marketing research Marketing (BS)
Marketing management Students majoring in marketing must also complete business
Sales core courses and meet School of Business exit requirements.
Retail management
BADM 372, Advertising (3 credits)
Distribution
BADM 471, Marketing Management (3 credits)
Graduate study
BADM 475, Consumer Behavior (3 credits)
Exit Requirements for Business Majors BADM 476, Marketing Research (3 credits)
In addition to Northern State University graduation BADM 478, International Marketing (3 credits)
requirements, baccalaureate business majors must:
Choose three (9 credits)
• Complete a minimum of 30 semester hours of course BADM 403, Marketing Communication
work in the School of Business at Northern State BADM 404, Not-for-Profit Marketing
University. Acceptance of course work completed at BADM 459, Direct Marketing
other colleges and universities will be evaluated by the BADM 473, Retail Management
Dean. BADM 474, Personal Selling
Total: 24 credits
Core Business Courses
ACCT 210, Principles of Accounting I (3 credits)
ACCT 211, Principles of Accounting II (3 credits)
ECON 201, Principles of Microeconomics (3 credits)
ECON 202, Principles of Macroeconomics (3 credits)
MIS 205, Advanced Computer Applications (3 credits)
MIS 325, Management Informations Systems (3 credits)
BADM 220, Statistics (3 credits)
BADM 244, Business Communications (3credits)
BADM 284, Career Planning (1 credit)
BADM 310, Business Finance (3 credits)
BADM 350, Legal Environment of Business (3 credits)
BADM 360, Organization and Management (3 credits)
BADM 370, Marketing (3 credits)
BADM 457, Business Ethics (3 credits)
BADM 482, Business Policy and Strategy (3 credits)
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Mathematics
Programs Mathematics (BS)
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics (BS) MATH 123, Calculus I (4 credits)
College of Arts and Bachelor of Science in Education - Mathematics Major (BSED) MATH 125, Calculus II (4 credits)
Sciences Mathematics minor MATH 225, Calculus III (4 credits)
Tech Center, Room 358 Mathematics minor in elementary education MATH 315, Linear Algebra (3 credits)
(605) 626-2601 MATH 321, Differential Equations (3 credits)
Mathematics Office MATH 381, Introduction to Probability and Statistics (3
Career Directions credits)
Mewaldt-Jensen, Room 224
(605) 626-2456 Actuary scientist MATH 413, Abstract Algebra (3 credits)
Computer programmer MATH 425, Real Analysis (3credits)
Dr. Tariq Alraqad; Dr. A. S. Elkhader (coordinator); Computer systems analyst MATH 450, History of Math (3 credits)
Dr. Michael Melko; Dr. Ricardo Rojas Economist Mathematics electives (choose 2) (6 credits)
Mathematics serves as an essential tool for many Mathematician MATH 316, Discrete Math
majors and plays an important role in the system-wide Operations research analyst MATH 351, Foundations of Math
core, institutional graduation and degree requirements Statistician MATH 361, Geometry
for all students. Mathematics courses at Northern Teacher MATH 421, Complex Analysis
State University are designed to meet the needs of a Total: 35 credits
wide variety of students. These courses foster ability
to ask questions and learn valuable critical thinking
and problem-solving skills. The traditional class setting
is complemented by the appropriate use of scientific
and graphing calculators and computer technology.
Students explore concepts through concrete examples
and applications. Applications of mathematics
provide students with some insight into the relationship
between mathematics and other disciplines.
A degree in mathematics is useful in a wide variety
of professional fields such as business, economics,
computer science, education, and technology as well
as for graduate studies in mathematics or closely
related fields. Students are encouraged to consult
with the department regarding career potentials.
Northern State University is one of the leading
producers of mathematics teachers in South Dakota.
To ensure a broad education, students majoring in
mathematics or mathematics education should select
supporting courses from computer science and from
natural sciences.

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Mathematics
Mathematics (BSEd) Mathematics Minor In Elementary Education
MATH 123, Calculus I (4 credits) MATH 120, Trigonometry (3 credits)
MATH 125, Calculus II (4 credits) MATH 123, Calculus I (4 credits)
MATH 225, Calculus III (4 credits) MATH 125, Calculus II (4 credits)
MATH 315, Linear Algebra (3 credits) MATH 341, Math Concepts for Teachers I (3 credits)
MATH 351, Foundations of Mathematics (3 credits) MATH 342, Math Concepts for Teachers II (3 credits)
MATH 361, Modern Geometry (3 credits) Mathematics electives (3 credits)
MATH 381, Introduction to Probability and Statistics (3 credits) Total: 20 credits
MATH 413, Abstract Algebra I (3 credits)
MATH 450, History of Math (3 credits)
Mathematics Electives Choose two (6 credits)
MATH 316, Discrete Math
MATH 321, Differential Equations
MATH 421, Complex Analysis
MATH 425, Real Analysis
Total: 36 credits
BSEd majors must also complete the professional education coursework in Secondary
Education, including the secondary methods course, SEED 418, 7-12 Math Methods.

Mathematics Minor
MATH 123, Calculus I (4 credits)
MATH 125, Calculus II (4 credits)
MATH 315, Linear Algebra (3 credits)
MATH 321, Differential Equations (3 credits)
MATH 351, Foundations of Mathematics (3 credits)
Choose one (3 credits)
MATH 381, Introduction to Probability and Statistics
MATH 413, Abstract Algebra I

Total: 20 credits
*Secondary education teachers seeking a math endorsement must have eighteen hours of math
courses (not including computer science or methods courses) and should select a math course
as an elective (e.g., MATH 125).

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MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY

Medical Technology
Programs
Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology (BS)
College of Arts and The NSU Science Club sponsors special lectures
and other programs to encourage appreciation of
Sciences math and science and to give students a chance for
Tech Center, Room 358 Career Directions
(605) 626-2601 less formal interaction with faculty. The Pre-Health Medical technology
Professionals Network provides a forum for meeting
Science Office
Mewaldt-Jensen, Room 224 and networking with students, interns and residents,
(605) 626-2456 and health professionals.
Dr. Susan Landon (director of allied health services); As a medical technology major, a student works
Dr. Alyssa Kiesow; Dr. Eric Liknes; Dr. Jodie Ramsay toward the Bachelor of Science degree. In addition
The medical technology student at NSU receives a to the courses required for the major, general
solid understanding of the basic sciences (biology, education requirements must also be completed. A
chemistry and physics) as well as the clinical 2.8 minimum grade point average is required of all
sciences (immunology, hematology, cytology and medical technology students at NSU.
microbiology). Scholarships for upper-class students are available
The four-year program requires three years of through the Dept. of Mathematics and Natural
study on campus followed by a year in a clinical Sciences. These scholarships are awarded on the
setting. The senior year is devoted to clinical study basis of academic performance, not financial need.
and training in a laboratory in one of the following
hospitals: Sioux Valley Hospital, Sioux Falls; Rapid
City Regional Hospital, Inc., Rapid City; and Marion
Health Center, Sioux City, Iowa.
The well-qualified and enthusiastic faculty members
in the medical technology program at Northern,
combined with small class sizes, personal attention
from instructors, and a hands-on policy with
laboratory equipment, give Northern students an
edge when applying for senior internships. In recent
years, the medical technology program at NSU has
had 100 percent acceptance of its students into the
clinical portions of the programs at these hospitals.

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Medical Technology
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY (BS) Northern State University is affiliated with the following hospitals: Rapid City Regional Hospital,
Freshman Year Inc., Rapid City, SD; Marion Health Center, Sioux City, Iowa; Sioux Valley Hospital, Sioux Falls,
SD.
BIOL 151/151L, 153/153L, General Biology I & II (8 credits)
CHEM 112/112L, 114/114L, General Chemistry I & II (8 credits) The 40 hours of internship include the following courses.
MATH 102, College Algebra or higher (3 credits) Medical Technology Orientation. Clinical laboratory, school of medical technology, basic
System-wide core, institutional graduation and degree requirements (12 credits) laboratory techniques, professional ethics, and personal and professional responsibility.
Sophomore Year Chemistry. Lecture and laboratory. Medically oriented biochemistry as applied to normal and
BIOL 221/221L, Human Anatomy (4 credits) abnormal physiology and analysis of body constituents, instrumentation, use of radionuclides in
BIOL 325/325L, Physiology (4 credits) laboratory medicine.
BIOL 467/467L, Parasitology (3 credits)
Hematology. Lecture and laboratory. Analysis of normal and abnormal cellular elements of the
CHEM 326/326L, Organic Chemistry I (4 credits)
blood and bone marrow, hemostatic mechanisms.
CHEM 460/460L, Biochemistry (4 credits)
System-wide core, institutional graduation and degree (13 credits) Immunohematology. Lecture and laboratory. Theory and practice of immunohematology in
blood transfusion, component therapy, immunologic diagnostic procedures, and blood bank
Junior Year
administration.
BIOL 331/331L, Microbiology (4 credits)
Immunology. Lecture and laboratory. Principles of immunology in serologic diagnosis.
BIOL 422/422L, Immunology (4 credits)
Choose one: (4 credits) Microbiology. Lecture and laboratory. Isolation and identification of pathogenic organisms
BIOL 371/371L, Genetics and their susceptibility to therapeutic agents. Includes bacteriology, mycology, virology, and
BIOL 343/343L, Cell and Molecular Biology parasitology.
CHEM 332/332L, Analytical Chemistry (4 credits) Clinical Microscopy. Lecture and laboratory. Chemical and cellular composition of body fluids
Electives (3 credit) and urine. Normal and abnormal kidney function.
System-wide core, institutional graduation and degree requirements (13 credits)
Introduction To Administration. Lecture and/or seminars. Theory and practice of laboratory
Senior Year supervision, management, and/or problem solving.
Internship 40 hours Introduction To Education. Lecture and/or seminars. Didactic and practical educational
Students must meet all general graduation requirements except senior college credits; a evaluation, methods of instruction, and objective writing.
minimum 2.80 grade point average is required. Introduction To Research. Directed study and/or projects in specialty area(s) of medical
Internship applications should be submitted to the Committee on Medical Education (COMTE) technology.
which will make every effort to match students with the South Dakota hospital of their The basic medical technology program, with a carefully planned fourth year, may lead to other
choice. Direct application should be made to out-of-state hospitals with which Northern State professional programs with no loss of credit.
University is affiliated. A transcript must accompany the application.
When Northern State University receives notification of the satisfactory completion of the
senior year program from the affiliated hospital laboratory, the student will be recommended
for graduation and will receive the Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Medical
Technology.

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Multimedia Graphic Design
Multimedia Graphic Design
School of Fine Arts
Spafford Hall, Room 315
(605) 626-2497
Art Office
Spafford Hall, Room 209
(605) 626-2514
Mr. Peter Kilian (coordinator); Ms. Sara Christensen-
Blair; Dr. William Hoar; Mr. Keum-Taek Jung; Mr.
Matthew Kargol
A multimedia designer possesses the skills
required to visualize, create, and produce the
overall look and feel of interactive products like
Web sites and interactive CDs. More and more
companies are utilizing multimedia outlets to
enhance their business.
The incredible growth of modern
communications and the Internet are creating
new opportunities for qualified graphic
designers. The overall demand for graphic
designers is expected to grow by 21% by
2006. A multimedia graphic designer is an
individual skilled in the visual and interface
design processes that are required for web-
sites, interactive CD’s, and interactive kiosks.
A multimedia graphic designer possesses
the skills required to visualize, create, and
produce the overall look and feel of interactive
products. Skilled designers are essential to
successful electronic based communication and
advertising. They combine solid visual design
skills with computer imaging technology to
create the visual products required in today’s
electronic business climate.
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Programs Behavioral/Social Science (3 credits)
Associate of Science in Multimedia Graphic Design (AS) CJUS 201, Criminal Justice
For other degrees in art, please see page 57. ECON 201, Principles of Microeconomics
ECON 202, Principles of Macroeconomics
POLS 100, American Government
Career Directions POLS 210 State and Local Governement
Employed in advertising agencies, design studios, graphic POLS 250, World Politics
design departments, businesses, government, and Internet ANTH 210, Cultural Anthropology
companies. GEOG 210, World Regional Geography
GEOG 212, Geography of North America
People may work for companies such as the above as:
SOC 100, Introduction to Sociology
Web Designers
SOC 150, 250, 285 Social Problems
Digital Artists
SOC 250, Courtship and Marriage
Multimedia Designers
SOC 285, Information Society
Broadcast Graphic Designers
PSYC 101, General Psychology
Animators
HIST 151, United States History I
Digital Video Designers
HIST 152, United States History II
ART 111, Drawing I (3 credits)
Multimedia Graphic Design (AS) ART 112, Drawing II (3 credits)
ART 121, Design I-2D (3 credits)
ENGL 101, Composition I (3 credits)
ART 123, Design III(3 credits)
SPCM 101,215, or 222 (3 credits)
Humanities and Fine Arts (3 credits) ARTD 231, Graphic Design (3 credits)
See Art requirements for this program. ARTD 240, Computer Design-Page Layout (3 credits)
ARTD 333, Web Page Design (3 credits)
Choose one (3-5 credits)
ARTD 334, Digital Imaging (3 credits)
MATH 102, College Algebra
ARTD 335, Digital Illustration (3 credits)
MATH 104, Finite Mathematics
ARTD 337, Interactive Design (3 credits)
MATH 115, Pre Calculus
ARTH 211, History of World Art I (3 credits)
MATH 120, Trigonometry
ARTH 212, History of World Art II (3 credits)
MATH 121, Survey of Calculus
ENGL 302, Hypertext Writing (3 credits)
MATH 123, Calculus
MIS 150, Computer Science I (3 credits)
MATH 125, Calculus II
MATH 225, Calculus III Art Electives (6 credits)
Any ART or ARTD course
Laboratory Science (3-4 credits)
Elective (1 credit)
BIOL 101/101L, Biology Survey I
CHEM 106/106L, Chemistry Survey Total: 64 credits
PHYS 101/101L, Survey of Physics
GEOL 101/101L General Geology
BIOL 151/151L, General Biology I
CHEM 112/112L, General Chemistry I
PHYS 111/111L, Introduction to Physics I
PHYS 211/211L, University Physics I

School of Fine Arts
Spafford Hall, Room 315
(605) 626-2497
Dr. William Wieland (coordinator)
Faculty:
Keyboard: Dr. Marcela Faflak, Dr. Allan Jacobson,
Dr. William Wieland;
Voice: Dr. Darci Bultema; Dr. Timothy Woods;
Dr. Raouf Zaidan;
Director of Bands: Dr. Boyd Perkins;
Director of Choral Activities: Dr. Timothy Woods;
Brass: Dr. Grant Manhart, Dr. Boyd Perkins
Woodwinds: Dr. Fred Hemke; Dr. Alan LaFave;
Strings: Dr. Robert Vodnoy;
Percussion and Assistant Dir. of Bands:
Dr. Terry Beckler;
Music Education: Dr. John Lockwood
The NSU music department is a fully accredited
institutional member of the National Association
of Schools of Music (NASM). The music
program at Northern is designed to 1) prepare
students to teach music from K-12; 2) prepare
students to perform and create music; and 3)
develop an understanding and appreciation of
the art of music. A variety of music courses are
open to students in all major fields of study.
Northern State University offers two majors
and two minor fields of study. The majors are
Bachelor of Music Education and Bachelor of
Arts in music; a minor in general music and a
minor in elementary music education designed
for students pursuing a major in elementary
education.
The K-12 teacher certificate is a special
certification requiring elementary and secondary
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methods and student teaching courses. All music
education majors are encouraged to register for
nine hours of student teaching (eight required) with a
six/three (elementary/secondary or vice versa) split in
credits.
NSU offers music scholarships to incoming freshmen
and transfer students. They are awarded by auditions
(dates announced in advance) held during the spring
semester and awarded on the basis of academic
achievement, talent, and letters of recommendation.
Scholarships are available to upperclass music majors,
by vote of the music faculty based upon participation,
scholarship and performance.
Music scholarships are awarded to full-time students
(12 credit hours or more each semester) who
participate in at least one major ensemble each
semester the award is in effect. One-half the total
award is paid in the fall semester, one half in the
spring semester.
The Music Department is housed in the beautiful
Johnson Fine Arts Center. The 1,000-seat theater is
the setting for diverse cultural events for northeastern
South Dakota and southeastern North Dakota. The
fine arts center also includes classrooms, studios, and
the Berggren Recital Hall. The music department has
20 practice rooms available to students, along with
40 pianos, a state of the art class piano and computer
lab, electronic music lab, two large rehearsal halls, a
seven-rank pipe organ, an extensive music recording
library of more than 30,000 CD and long play record
titles. The music education laboratory is equipped
with Orff instruments and the latest in audiovisual and
instructional materials and technology for teacher
MUSIC
Music
preparation. The spacious keyboard and vocal
studios on the third floor of Spafford Hall are beautiful
settings for applied instruction.
Performance organizations and ensemble
opportunities at NSU are numerous. Performance
groups include the, Concert Choir, Chamber Singers,
University/Civic Symphony, Symphonic Band,
University/Concert Band, Marching Band, Jazz
Ensemble and the Vocal Jazz Ensemble. In addition
there are opportunities to participate in woodwind,
brass percussion and chamber music ensembles.
Northern has chapters of four national organizations
for music students. The National Association
for Music Education (MENC) encourages and
promotes interest and knowledge in all areas of
music education. Pi Kappa Lambda (PKL) is the
music honorary society. Sigma Alpha Iota (SAI)
is a fraternity for women music majors and minors
who show excellence in scholarship and musical
ability. Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia is dedicated to the
advancement of music in America. This national
music fraternity is open to any male student, instructor,
or administrator who shows a love for music by
adopting it for his profession or by working for its
advancement.
NSU brings professional musicians to campus for
residencies, workshops, lectures, and recitals. The
NSU Band Clinic, Choral Leadership Workshop,
Piano and Voice Workshops, and the South Dakota
Jazz Festival feature prominent guest artists and
clinicians.
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Programs Career Directions
Northern music ensembles that tour each year Bachelor of Arts in Music (BA) Teaching - elementary/secondary/collegiate
include the Marching Wolves, Symphonic Bachelor of Music Education (BME) Private studio instruction
Plan I–Instrumental Music supervisor
Band, Concert Choir, Chamber Singers, Jazz
Plan II–Vocal Church musician
Ensemble, Vocal Jazz Ensemble, and University/ Double Major Option - Instrumental and Vocal Composer/arranger
Civic Symphony. Music Minor Music librarian
Major concert and theatre events presented on Music Endorsement for Elementary Education Professional musician
Conductor
campus have included the Des Moines Ballet,
Music industry
South Dakota Symphony, Midwest Opera Music technician
Theatre, National Shakespeare Company, Sound technician
Dakota String Quartet and Dakota Woodwind Television/radio industry
Quintet.
Northern State’s Department of Music and
Theatre annually presents a major musical. Past
productions have included “Fiddler on the
Room,” “Beauty and the Beast, “ “Pirates
of Penzance,” “Joseph and the Amazing
Technicolor Dream Coat,” “Camelot,”
“Grease,” “Guys and Dolls,” “A Little Night
Music,” “Brigadoon,” “Caberet,” “How to
Succeed in Business Without Really Trying,”
and “110 in the Shade.”
Northern also offers an exciting schedule of
concerts and recitals by students and faculty.
The department also hosts the South Dakota
High School All-State Chorus and Orchestra, the
South Dakota High School All-State Jazz Band,
Junior Music Festival, National Piano Guild
Auditions, Region IV Music Contest, and the
Aberdeen Area Community Concert Association
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Music (BA) To meet accreditation standards, the systemwide core, institutional graduation and degree
The Bachelor of Arts in music is for students majoring in music as part of a liberal arts program. requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree (page 34) are expanded for the music major as
It offers a general background in theory, literature, history, and performance. This is not a follows:
teacher-preparation program. Fine Arts (6 credits)
MUS 110, 111, Basic Music Theory I and II (8 credits) ARTH 100, Art Appreciation
MUS 210, 211, Advanced Music Theory I and II (8 credits) THEA 100, Introduction to Theatre
MUS 313, Form and Analysis (2 credits) Any academic courses in art or theater may be substituted.
MUS 332, Music History I (2 credits)
Foreign language (11-12 credits)–3 semesters in no more than 2 languages
MUS 333, Music History II (2 credits)
Philosophy, Ethics, or Religion courses (6 credits)
MUS 420, Orchestration and Arranging (2 credits)
Humanities (6 credits)
MUS 424, Composition (2 credits)
HIST 121 and 122, Western Civilization I or II
MUS 432, Music History III (2 credits)
Additional year of foreign language
MUS 433, Music History IV (2 credits)
Behavioral and Social Sciences (5 courses from 3 disciplines)
Musical Performance
ECON 201, Microeconomics or ECON 202, Macroeconomics
Major area (8 credits)
POLS 100, American Government or POLS 250 World Politics
Secondary area (6 credits)
ANTH 210, Cultural Anthropology
Ensemble (4 credits) GEOG 210, World Regional Geography
Senior recital SOC 100, Introduction to Sociology
Solo class/recital/concert attendance (MUS 185) PSYC 101/101A, General Psychology
Piano proficiency HIST 151 or 152, United States History I or II
Music electives (selected from the following courses) (8 credits)
MUS 205, Rock and Roll Appreciation (2 credits)
Composite Music Major (BME) Plan I, Instrumental
MUS 311, Counterpoint (3 credits)
MUS 321, Music Technology (2 credits) The instrumental emphasis prepares students to teach K-12 instrumental music and to
MUS 340, Keyboard Literature (2 credits) supervise school music programs. Students in this major are encouraged to elect any vocal class
MUS 342, Diction and Literature (2 credits) or vocal methods courses to strengthen their musicianship.
MUS 343, The Study of Opera (2 credits) MUS 110, 111, Basic Music Theory I and II (8 credits)
MUS 344, History of Jazz (2 credits) MUS 210, 211, Advanced Music Theory I and II (8 credits)
MUS 361, Instrumental Conducting (2 credits) MUS 272, Brass Methods and Materials in Elementary School (1 credit)
MUS 362, Choral Conducting (2 credits) MUS 274, String Methods and Materials in Elementary School (1 credit)
MUS 446, Organ Literature, Registration and Materials (2 credits) MUS 313, Form and Analysis (2 credits)
MUS 472, Piano Pedagogy (2 credits) MUS 332, History of Music I (2 credits)
Total: 56 credits MUS 333, History of Music II (2 credits)
MUS 361, Instrumental Conducting, Methods and Literature (2 credits)
Students in this major will follow music major requirements as outlined for all music major
MUS 372, Woodwind Methods and Materials in Elementary School (1 credit)
degrees, specifically those pertaining to (1) the major performance area; (2) ensembles; (3)
MUS 374, Percussion Methods and Materials in Elementary School (1 credit)
music electives; (4) senior recital; and (5) piano proficiency.
MUS 432, History of Music III (2 credits)
MUS 433, History of Music IV (2 credits)
MUS 466, School Music Program Methods/Media (3 credits)
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Performance: Other Instruments (4 credits)
Major area (8 credits) MUS 272, Brass Methods in the Elementary School
Secondary areas (8 credits) MUS 274, String Methods in the Elementary School
Piano (2 credits) MUS 372, Woodwind Methods in the Elementary School
Class or Private Voice (2 credits) MUS 374, Percussion Methods in the Elementary School
Other instruments (Brass, woodwind, percussion and string methods and materials in Ensemble (4 credits)
secondary schools) (4 credits) Piano proficiency
Ensemble (4 credits) Solo class/recital/concert attendance (MUS 185)
Senior recital Senior recital
Solo class/recital/concert attendance (MUS 185) Music electives (6 credits)
Piano proficiency Total: 65 credits
Music electives (6 credits)
For optimum academic preparation, students are encouraged to enroll in Plan II electives
Total: 64 credits courses:
For optimum academic preparation, students are encouraged to enroll in Plan I elective MUS 321, Music Technology (2 credits)
courses: MUS 342, Diction and Literature (2 credits)
MUS 321, Music Technology (2 credits) MUS 343, The Study of Opera (2 credits)
MUS 344, History of Jazz (2 credits) MUS 354, Listening Lessons for Children (2 credits)
MUS 420, Orchestration and Arranging (2 credits) MUS 420, Orchestration and Arranging (2 credits)
MUS 469, Instrumental Techniques (2 credits) Education requirements for BME majors:
EDFN 475, Human Relations (3 credits)
Composite Music Major (BME) Plan II, Vocal ***EPSY 302, Educational Psychology (3 credits)
EPSY 328, Child and Adolescent Development (2 credits)
The vocal emphasis prepares students to teach K-12 vocal and general music and to supervise INED 411, South Dakota Indian Studies (3 credits)
school music programs. Vocal majors are encouraged to elect any instrumental classes or SPED 100, Introduction to Person with Exceptionalities (3 credits)
instrumental methods courses to strengthen their musicianship. Special Methods-included in Major courses
MUS 110, 111, Basic Music Theory I and II (8 credits) SEED 300, General Middle/ Secondary School Teaching Methods**
MUS 210, 211, Advanced Music Theory I and II (8 credits) SEED 301, Secondary Education Junior Field Experience**
MUS 313, Form and Analysis (2 credits) SEED 450, 7-12 Teaching Reading in the Content Area (2 credits)
MUS 332, History of Music I (2 credits) SEED 451, Reading Clinic I (1 credit)
MUS 333, History of Music II (2 credits) EDFN 338, Foundations of American Education (2 credits)
MUS 341, Vocal Techniques and Literature (3 credits) EDFN 442, Meeting Diverse Needs (2 credits)
MUS 351, Elementary School Music Methods (2 credits) -EDER 415, Educational Assessment (2 credits)
MUS 362, Choral Conducting, Methods, and Literature (2 credits) EPSY 420, Classroom Management and Discipline (2 credits)
MUS 432, History of Music III (2 credits) ELED 488, K-8 Student Teaching (4 credits)
MUS 433, History of Music IV (2 credits) SEED 488, 7-12 Student Teaching (4 credits)
MUS 450, Advanced Music Methods in Elementary School (2 credits) Teaching and Learning Test
*MUS 466, School Music Program Method/Media (3 credits) Total: 32 credits
*MUS 480, Secondary School Methods (3 credits)
*ELRN 489 to be taken for 0 credit with MUS 466 and MUS 480
Performance: - ELRN 492 to be taken with EDER 415 (1 credit)
Major area (8 credits) ** Content included in major courses
Secondary areas (6 credits) ***ELRN 489 to be taken for 1 credit with EPSY 302

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Composite Music Major (BME) Plan III Instrumental and Vocal –Keyboard majors are required to participate in at least one major ensemble and urged to
Double Major Option participate in as many other ensembles as possible.
Students who want to teach in smaller school districts in South Dakota and surrounding states –Music majors whose talent and interest warrant membership in these and other
should consider a double instrumental and vocal major in music. Although this will require ensembles are encouraged to participate.
more than the 128 hours required for graduation, the student will be qualified to teach in
–All general instrumental students registered for private lessons other than voice and
grades K-12. While all courses in Plan I, Instrumental Major and Plan II, Vocal Major are required
keyboard are required to participate in the primary ensemble for which they are
for the double major, only one of the two major performance areas is required. Participation
qualified. All general students registered for private voice must audition for and, if
in Symphonic/Marching Band or Marching/Concert Band or University/Civic Symphony and
selected, participate in a major choral ensemble during each semester for which they are
Collegiate Choir is mandatory each semester. Additional information about the double major is
registered for private voice.
available from the coordinator of the music department or from the Dean of the School of Fine
Arts. –Music majors may not accept employment which conflicts with rehearsals or appearances
of ensembles of which they are a member.
Music Major Degree Requirements
–Music majors who do not comply with these requirements will be denied registration in
• Major performance area–Students electing two hours of major applied credit must
music courses.
declare a major performance area at the first and all subsequent registrations each
semester. The major performance area must be declared three consecutive semesters –One hour of credit per semester may be earned in any or all ensembles.
before the junior or senior recital. Keyboard or organ majors may choose any degree or –Full-time student teachers must register for and participate in ensembles during the on-
degree option. Piano majors are required to take MUS 472, Piano Pedagogy and MUS 340, campus portion of their professional semester.
Keyboard Literature. Organ majors are required to take MUS 446, Organ Literature,
–Students may register for ensembles with or without credit; music majors and minors
Registration, and Materials. Any student may take these courses as music electives.
must, however, fulfill the ensemble credit as required in their program.
• Secondary area–Piano. All music majors are required to take two consecutive semesters
–The following ensembles may be taken with or without credit:
of piano instruction (private or class) in the freshman year and to pass the piano proficiency
test. All majors must attempt the piano proficiency test by the end of the sophomore year. –MUEN 100/300/500, Concert Choir
Students are required to continue study of piano until passing the test. Plan I majors –MUEN 104/304, Chamber Singers
whose performance area is instrumental must take two of the secondary performance –MUEN 105/305, Vocal Jazz Ensemble
hours in class or private voice. Plan II majors whose major performance area is voice must –MUEN 110/310, Orchestra
take six of the secondary performance hours in piano and other instruments. –MUEN 120/320, Marching Band
–MUEN 121/321, Symphonic Band
–Other Instruments (percussion, strings, wind, voice). The secondary performance area
–MUEN 122/322, Concert Band
gives the music major an opportunity to develop teaching proficiency on various
–MUEN 130, Chamber Music Ensemble
instruments and voice. Instruments are available for students’ use without a rental charge.
–MUEN 150/350, Woodwind Ensemble
• Ensembles–Ensembles are open to music majors and music minors, and to other Northern –MUEN 160/360, Brass Ensemble
State University students as well. Ensembles serve as laboratory learning experiences, –MUEN 170/370, Percussion Ensemble
particularly for the music major. Major ensembles are the Symphonic, Marching and –MUEN 180/380/580, Jazz Ensemble
Concert Band, Concert Choir and University/Civic Symphony. All other ensembles are
• Music electives- Music elective courses offer opportunities to explore special interests in
adjuncts of these.
depth. Electives are to be chosen from music courses other than ensembles and applied
–Participation music.
–All music majors whose major performance area is a wind or percussion instrument are • Sophomore screening- All sophomores and transfer music majors will be screened by the
required to play in the marching band and concert band each semester. String majors are end of the spring semester of the sophomore year or at the end of the second semester of
required to play in the orchestra. the transfer to determine their potential as a music major. All faculty will be involved in the
–All music majors whose major performance area is voice are required to be members of screening in making specific student recommendations.
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Overall student GPA, progress evaluations of freshman and sophomore theory, Music Minor/Endorsement For Elementary Education
achievement in other academic classes and achievement in major and secondary Designed for the elementary education major who plans to teach elementary music.
performance areas will be evaluated during the screening process.
MUAP 100-101/300-301, Private Voice (2 credits)
The major applied teacher, with assistance from other applied faculty, will assess MUAP 110-111/310-311, Private Keyboard (2 credits)
performance ability. The final step in the process will be a conference with the student MUEN Ensemble (2 credits)
by the coordinator. MUS 100, Music Appreciation (3 credits)
• Recitals and performances- Senior Recital. Every music major must present a half MUS 351, Elementary School Music Methods (2 credits)
recital in his/her major performance area. . All recital performances will be under the MUS 354, Listening Lessons for Children (2 credits)
direction of the major applied professor. Choose one (2 credits)
–Solo Class/Concerts/Recital Attendance. Attendance at solo class, recitals and concerts is MUS 361, Instrumental Conducting, Methods and Literature
required of all music majors, according to the following criteria: MUS 362, Choral Conducting, Methods and Literature
–Solo class–Students must attend three (3) solo classes each semester. MUS 391, Practicum (2 credits)
MUS 450, Advanced Music Methods in the Elementary School (2 credits)
–Recitals, concerts–Students must attend ten (10) recitals and/or concerts as designated
EPSY 328, Child and Adolescent Development (2 credits)
by the department coordinator each semester. With proir approval by the coordinator,
Total: 21 credits
one (1) outside concert/recital can be used towards the attendance requirements.
–Students will be given an attendance card upon entrance to the function. These should be
signed and returned at the end of each performance. If you attend fewer than ten (10 ) Music Minor, General
recitals or three (3) solo classes, you will recieve an unsatisfactory (U) in MUS 185, Recital This music minor is for the student with a musical background who wishes to continue to
Attendance, for the semester. study music. It is designed to develop one’s particular talent. This is not a teacher-preparation
Solo Class/Recital/Concert attendance is posted on WebCT. program.
–Jury Examination Performances. The final test for those taking lessons in their major and MUS 110, 111, Basic Music Theory I and II (8 credits)
minor areas calls for a panel of instructors who will hear and critique students. Music Literature (4 credits)
This occurs at the end of fall and spring semesters. Performance:
• Senior Exit Exam Private Applied Music (6 credits)
Ensemble (2 credits)
–Students completing the Bachelor of Music Education (BME) will be required to fulfill the
Music electives (4 credits)
following:
Total: 24 credits
–Perform the formal senior recital
–Complete the PRAXIS II Exam required of all teacher education graduates.
–Complete student teaching.
–Those students completing the Bachelor of Arts (BA) will be required to fulfill the
following:
–Perform the formal senior recital.
–BA senior recitals will be evaluated using the applied music evaluation form. Voice
faculty will evaluate voice majors, wind/percussion//string faculty will evaluate
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Paraprofessional Education
School of Education
Gerber, Room 109
(605) 626-2415
A cooperative program by Northern State
University and Black Hills State University.
A major component of the No Child Left Behind
act is that all teachers and paraprofessionals in K-
12 public classrooms must be “highly qualified”.
An associate’s degree is one of the ways that a
paraprofessional educator can meet the “highly
qualified” requirements.
Northern State University and Black Hills State
University have developed the Associate of
Science in Paraprofessional Education to help
paraprofessional educators meet the requirements
of No Child Left Behind legislation.
The program consists of 64 semester credits
of course work in required general education
courses, education courses in classroom
management, reading, child development, special
education, and mathematics and electives in
related academic content areas.
Courses are available on campus, by
correspondence or through the Internet from
South Dakota’s public universities. Students should
review the course listings from the Electronic
University Consortium (EUC) at www.hpcnet.org/
euc for course enrollment information or contact
individual university personnel regarding course
schedules.
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Suitable electives are courses in mathematics,
science, language arts, English, education,
early childhood, psychology, sociology, special
education, social sciences, art, music and foreign
language. Courses may be taken through the EUC
or on individual campuses. A minimum grade point
average of 2.0 is required for completion of the
A.S. in Paraprofessional Education.
Students planning to complete a baccalaureate
degree program for teacher certification must have
a grade point average of 2.60 for admission to
teacher education.
Programs
Associate of Science-Paraprofessional Education
Career Direction
Educational Support Staff
Paraprofessional Education
General Education courses
ENGL 101, Composition I (3 credits)
ENGL 201, Composition II (3 credits)
MATH 102, College Algebra (3 credits)
MIS 105, Introduction to Computers (3 credits)
Natural Sciences (3-4 credits)
BIOL 101/101L, Biology Survey I
CHEM 106/106L, Chemistry
PHYS 101/101L, Survey of Physics
PSYC 101/101A, General Psychology (3 credits)
SPCM 101, Fundamentals of Speech (3 credits)
EDFN 200, Classroom Instructional Management (3 credits)
EDFN 210, Issues and Strategies in Teaching Reading
(2 credits)
EDFN 475, Human Relations (3 credits)
EPSY 302, Educational Psychology (3 credits)
(2.50 GPA required for enrollment)
EPSY 328, Child/Adolescent Development (2 credits)
LIBM 205, Children’s Literature (2 credits)
MATH 341, Math Concepts for Teachers I (3 credits)
SPED 100, Introduction to Persons with Exceptionalities
(3 credits)
Arts and Humanities (3 credits)
Electives (18-19 credits)
Total: 64 credit hours
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Philosophy
College of Arts and
Sciences
Tech Center, Room 358
(605) 626-2601
Dr. Ken Blanchard (Coordinator)
Students studying philosophy at Northern
investigate questions dealing with ontology (the
nature of the world around us), epistemology
(the nature of knowledge itself) and ethics
(how we ought to live). Since philosophy is the
foundation for all other academic disciplines, the
philosophy minor is a useful supplement to any
academic major. It is particularly appropriate
to students preparing for the ministry, for law
school, or for graduate work in the humanities
and social sciences.
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Programs
Philosophy Minor
Philosophy Minor
PHIL 100, Introduction to Philosophy (3 credits)
PHIL 200, Introduction to Logic (3 credits)
Philosophy electives (12 credits)
Total: 18 credits
Electives:
BADM 457, Business Ethics (3 credits)
ENGL 484, Literary Criticism (3 credits)
PHIL 270, Philosophy of Religion (3 credits)
PHIL 391, Independent Study (1-2 credits)
PHIL 492, Topics (3 credits)
POLS 430, Constitutional Law (3 credits)
POLS 461, Early Political Philosophy (3 credits)
POLS 462, Modern Political Philosophy (3 credits)
SOC 403, Sociological Theory (3 credits)
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Physical Education and Health

School of Education
Gerber, Room 109
(605) 626-2415
Health and Physical Education Office
Barnett Center, Room 42
(605) 626-3336
Mr. Randy Baruth; Mr. Kevin Bjerke; Mr. Chris Bodine; Ms. Amber Rae Bryant; Dr.
Kathie Courtney (coordinator); Dr. Jessica Daw; Mr. Curt Fredrickson; Mr. James
Fuller; Ms. Terri Holmes; Mr. Marc Margolies; Dr. Don Meyer; Ms. Lisa Schriver; Dr.
Camille Thomas; Mr. Patrick Timm;
Students who major in physical education will be prepared to assume
teaching or non-teaching positions in K-12 physical education. The student
will develop skills in the teaching of individual, dual, and team sports, K-12
methods of physical education instruction, exercise science, motor learning,
motor development, human anatomy, human physiology, curriculum and
measurement, administration and elementary physcial education activities.
Physcial education majors are encouraged to add a minor to their program.
Minors avaiable through the HPE Department include health education and
coaching.
The health education minor offers preparation in the areas of first aid and
CPR, personal health, community health, school health, and K-12 methods
of health instruction. The coaching minor prepares varsity and youth sport
coaches and leads to a coaching endorsement. ELED 488, K-8 Student Teaching (4 credits)
As part of the system general education requirements, students should select
biology in Goal #6.
Programs
Bachelor of Science in Education - Education Major (BSEd)
Bachelor of Science - Human Performance and Fitness (BS) (page 91)
Coaching Minor
Health Minor
Physical Education Minor
Pre-professional Program in Athletic Training
Specializations
Personal Training/Strength and Conditioning
Fitness Administration
Health and Fitness for Older Adults
Career Directions
Elementary and/or secondary teaching
Wellness or fitness programs
Community physical education/recreation positions
Health positions in private, community or
hospital programs
Graduate Study
Physical activity with special populations
Sport and fitness industry positions
Education Requirements for BSEd, Physical Education Majors:
EDER 415, Educational Assessment (2 credits)
EDFN 338, Foundations of American Education (2 credits)
EDFN 442, Meeting Diverse Needs (2 credits)
EDFN 475, Human Relations (3 credits)
ELRN 385, Educational Technology and Distance Teaching (3 credits)
EPSY 302, Educational Psychology (3 credits) – 2.50 GPA required for enrollment
ESPY 328, Child and Adolescent Development (2 credits)
EPSY 420, Classroom Management and Discipline (2 credits)
INED 411, South Dakota Indian Studies (3 credits)
PE 480, Methods of Teaching K-12 Physical Education (3 credits)
SEED 300, General Middle Level/Secondary Education Methods (2 credits)
SEED 301, Secondary Education Junior Field Experience (1 credit)
SEED 450, 7-12 Teaching Reading in the Content Area (2 credits)
SEED 451, Reading Clinic I (1 credit)
SEED 488, 7-12 Student Teaching (4 credits)
SPED 100, Introduction to Educating Secondary Students with Disabilities (3 credits)
Total: 39 credits

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HLTH 103, Personal Health (2 credits) HLTH 103, Personal Health (2 credits)
HLTH 251, First Aid and CPR (1 credit) HLTH 251, First Aid and CPR (1 credit)
PE 180, Foundations of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation/Athletics (2 credits) HLTH 320, Community Health (2 credits)
PE 200, Professional Preparation: Fitness (1 credit) HLTH 361, School Health and Safety Education (2 credits)
PE 201, Professional Prepartaion: Gymnasitics (1 credit) HLTH 400, Elements of Health (2 credits)
PE 202, Professional Preparation: Individual and HLTH 420, K-12 Methods of Health Instruction (3 credits)
Dual Activities (2 credits) PE 250/250L, Human Anatomy and Physiology/Lab (4 credits)
PE 203, Professional Preparation: Team Activities (1 credit) PE 350, Exercise Physiology (2-3 credits)
PE 204, Professional Preparation: Rhythm and Dance Total: 18-19 credits
(1 credit)
PE 208, Professional Preparation: Camping Activities (1 credit) Physical Education Minor
PE 250/250L, Human Anatomy and Physiology/Lab (4 credits) PE 201, Professional Preparation: Gymnastics (1 credit)
PE 334, Behavioral & Social Science Issues in PE 202, Professional Preparation: Individual and Dual Activities (2 credits)
Physical Education (2 credits) PE 203, Professional Preparation: Team Activities (1 credit)
PE 341, Curriculum Development and Evaluation (3 credits) PE 204, Professional Preparation: Rhythm and Dance (1 credit)
PE 350, Exercise Physiology (3 credits) PE 208, Professional Preparation: Camping Activities (1 credit)
PE 352, Adapted Physical Education (2 credits) PE 250/250L, Human Anatomy and Physiology/Lab (4 credits)
PE 360, K-8 Physical Education Methods (2 credits) PE 350, Exercise Physiology (2-3 credits)
PE 400, Exercise Test and Prescription (3 credits) PE 352, Adapted Physical Education (2 credits)
PE 440, Organization & Administration of Health, PE 440, Organization & Administration of Health, Physical Education and Athletics (2credits)
Physical Education & Athletics (2 credits) PE 451, Tests and Measurements (2 credits)
PE 451, Tests and Measurements (2 credits) PE 452, Motor Learning and Development (3 credits)
PE 452, Motor Learning and Development (3 credits) PE 480, K-12 Methods of Teaching Physical Education (3 credits)
PE 454, Biomechanics (3 credits) Total: 24-25 credits
PE 480, Teaching K-12 Physical Education (3 credits)
PE 486, Senior Capstone in Physcial Education (3 credits)
Total: 47 credits
Coaching Minor
Completion of this minor does not meet certification requirements to teach physical education.
HLTH 251, First Aid and CPR (1 credit)
PE 352, Adapted Physical Education (2 credits)
PE 354, Prevention and Care of Athletic Injury (2 credits)
PE 355, Philosophies, Concepts and Contemporary Issues in Coaching (3 credits)
PE 379, Sports for Individuals with Disabilities (2 credits)
PE 440, Organization & Administration of Health, Physical Education & Athletics (2 credits)
PE 453, Sport Psychology (3 credits)
Coaching (3 credits)
Select from PE 469, 470, 471, 473, 474, 475, 476
Total: 18 credits

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Physics
Programs
Physics Minor
College of Arts and
Sciences
Physics Minor
Tech Center, Room 358
(605) 626-2601 PHYS 111/111L, 113/113L, Introduction to Physics I & II
(8 credits)
Science Office Physics electives (12 credits)
Mewaldt-Jensen, Room 224
(605) 626-2456 Total: 20 credits
Dr. Duane Dolejsi (coordinator)
Elementary Education Science Minor
From the cosmic forces that shaped our universe
to the electric current that feeds a light bulb, from BIOL 151/151L, 153/153L, General Biology (8 credits)
CHEM 106/106L, Chemistry Survey (4 credits)
the forces that allow a jet to fly to the acoustics
PHYS 101/101L, Survey of Physics (4 credits)
that allow a violin to make music, physics BIOL 211, Environmental Biology ( 3 credits)
answers questions concerning the laws of matter Upper level science elective (3 credits)
and of natural forces. Total 22 credits
The basic laws of physics govern most of the
natural phenomena of our world, and they
serve as the basis for all other sciences (biology,
chemistry, geology, astronomy); this makes a
Physics minor valuable for any science major.
The competence in critical thinking and logical
processes gained in the study of physics is
useful in any career a student may pursue after
graduation. Graduates with backgrounds in
physics pursue careers in government or the
military, computer science, technological and
health industries, financial services, library
science, education, communication, law and
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College of Arts and
Sciences
Tech Center, Room 358
(605) 626-2601
Dr. Teresa Stallings (coordinator)
Dr. Dr. Kenneth Blanchard; Dr. Brenda Donelan;
Dr. Erin Fouberg; Dr. Jon Schaff; Ms. Ann Vidoloff
Political Science is the scientific study of ­government
and politics. It is concerned with the ways in which the
powers of government are acquired and exercised, both
within and between nations. All governments regulate
the behavior of their citizens and subjects, employ
violence and the threat of violence to enforce these
regulations, and take pains to preserve their legitimacy.
But governments differ radically in how power is
acquired and distributed, the purposes for which that
power is used, and the constraints on the use of that
power. Political science seeks to understand all these
aspects of government. At Northern State University,
we place special emphasis upon the following areas:
1)American Government, its characteristic institutions,
principles, and political behaviors; 2)political philosophy,
reasoning about the nature and purposes of government;
and 3)International Relations, the study of how nations
interact with one another. The political science major
is designed to prepare students for careers in teaching,
government service, law, and business.
In addition to regular course offerings in these areas,
academic credit is available for practical government
experience in national, state, and local government.
Although not required, political science internships
offer students valuable opportunities for academic
advancement and preparation for the future. Students
may earn one to twelve credits, and can choose an
internship according to his or her interests. Especially
attractive is the Legislative Internship in Pierre every
spring, which includes full semester credit and a
generous stipend.
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Programs Political Science Minor
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (BA) POLS 100, American Government (3 credits)
Political Science Minor International Relations/Comparative Politics (3 credits)
POLS 250, World Politics
POLS 440, Comparative Government
Career Directions POLS 459, Political Geography
Teaching civics, government, and political science at all levels Political Philosophy, choose one (3 credits)
Public service professions POLS 461, Early Political Philosophy
Law POLS 462, Modern Political Philosophy
Journalism POLS 466, American Political Thought
International business
Lobbyist Advanced American Government (3 credits)
Government service POLS 210, State and Local Government
Public relations POLS 320, Public Administration
POLS 331, U.S. Congress
POLS 335, American National Processes & Institutions
Political Science (BA) POLS 339, Courts and Judicial Politics
POLS 100, American Government (3 credits) POLS 430, Constitutional Law
International Relations/Comparative Politics (3 credits) POLS 432, The American Presidency
POLS 250, World Politics Political Science Electives (9 credits)
POLS 440, Comparative Government With advisor approval, one of the following courses may be
POLS 459, Political Geography substituted: HIST 476, HIST 444, SOC 410, BADM 220.
Political Philosophy (3 credits) Total: 21 credits
POLS 461, Early Political Philosophy
POLS 462, Modern Political Philosophy A maximum of six (6) semester hours in POLS 380 may
POLS 466, American Political Thought be used as electives in the major; a maximum of three (3)
semester hours may be used in the minor.
Advanced American Government (3 credits)
POLS 210, State and Local Government
POLS 320, Public Administration
POLS 331, U.S. Congress
POLS 335, American National Processes & Institutions
POLS 339, Courts and Judicial Politics
POLS 430, Constitutional Law
POLS 432, The American Presidency
Political Science Electives (21 credits)
With advisor approval, as many as two of the following courses
may be substituted:
HIST 476, HIST 444, SOC 410, BADM 220.
Total: 33 credits

Pre-Professional
Students whose career goal is to enter professional, baccalaureate degree
programs that are not offered at Northern State University can customize
the Associate of Arts in General Studies degree with courses required in
the first two years of the chosen professional degree. Advisors will work
closely with the student and the catalog from the professional school
to determine core course selections and the electives in the AA degree.
See page 85 for complete AA degree requirements. Student will fulfill
the requirements of an AA General Studies degree by adding a 3 credit
Language and Literature elective to the Pre-Athletic Training program
(ENGL 210, 213, 230, 258, or a Foreign Language.)
Dentistry, Medicine, Optometry, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy,
Veterinanry Medicine (Pre-). A strong science or math background is
beneficial for students wishing to pursue careers in these areas. Most
students at Northern State University who are planning a career in the
medical field major in Biology.
Law see page 37
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PRE-PROFESSIONAL
Athletic Training (Pre-)
The pre-professional program in athletic training is designed to prepare the student to
complete initial course requirements for entrance into an approved undergraduate athletic
training curriculum program. Students may apply for admission into an approved program
during the spring of their sophomore year, or they may complete a four-year degree at
Northern State University and apply for admission into an approved graduate athletic training
program leading to certification in athletic training.
AT 164, Introduction to Athletic Training (2 credits)
BIOL 151/151L, General Biology I (4 credits)
BIOL 153/153L, General Biology II (4 credits)
BIOL 221/221L, Human Anatomy (4 credits)
CHEM 112/112L, General Chemistry I (4 credits)
CHEM 114/114L, General Chemistry II (4 credits)
ENGL 101, Composition I (3 credits)
ENGL 201, Composition II (3 credits)
GEOG 210, World Regional Geography (3 credits)
Choose one (3 credits)
HIST 121, Western Civilization I
HIST 122, Western Civilization II
Choose one (3 credits)
HIST 151, United States History I
HIST 152, United States History II
HLTH 250, Pre-professional First Aid and CPR (2 credits)
HLTH 320, Community Health (2 credits)
Choose one (3-4 credits)
MATH 102, College Algebra
MATH 115, Pre-Calculus
MATH 120, Trigonometry
MATH 123, Calculus I
MATH 125, Calculus II
MIS 105, Introduction to Computers (3 credits)—minimum grade of C
MUS 100, Music Appreciation (3 credits)
PE 354, Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries (2 credits)
PE 453, Sport Psychology (3 credits)
PSYC 101/101A, General Psychology (3 credits)
SPCM 101, Fundamentals of Speech (3 credits)
THEA 100, Introduction to Theatre (3 credits)
WEL 100/100L, Wellness for Life (2 credits)
Total: 66-67 credits
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Pre-Professional
Chiropractic Health Care MATH 125 and 225, Calculus II & III
Several colleges of chiropractic health care require entering students to have already earned MATH 321, Differential Equations
a baccalaureate degree. The College of Arts and Sciences offers baccalaureate degrees that PHYS 211/211L, 213/213L, University Physics I and II
are appropriate to the field. Students interested in the chiropractic field should contact the CSC 140, Web Programming
coordinator of biology or the coordinator of chemistry for advice on course selection. The Northern State University has cooperative programs with South Dakota School of Mines
following customization of the Associate of Arts degree would be appropriate for transfer to a and Technology and South Dakota State University for students who want to take two years
school of chiropractic medicine. engineering at Northern State University and then transfer to another state school.
Oral or Electronic Communications
SPCM 101, Fundamentals of Speech
Journalism (Pre-)
Arts and Humanitie
Students planning to transfer credits should be aware that the various professional schools have
HIST 121, Western Civilization I
different requirements which may include news-editorial, radio-television, photo-journalism,
Mathematics magazine journalism, mass communications, advertising, and public relations. Students who
MATH 123, Calculus I plan to transfer should plan their programs using the professional school catalog from the
Natural Sciences college or university to which the transfer is planned to ensure they have the necessary courses.
BIOL 151/151L, 153/153L, General Biology I and II Students should consult their advisor before enrolling for the foreign language or elective
courses. Students interested in journalism should contact the coordinator of the department of
Social and Behavioral Sciences
literature and linguistics.
POLS 100, American Government
PSYC 101/101A, General Psychology Oral or Electronic Communications
SOC 100, Introduction to Sociology SPCM 101, Fundamentals of Speech
Suggested Electives Arts and Humanities
BIOL 331/331L, Microbiology Foreign language
CHEM 112/112L, 114/114L, General Chemistry I and II HIST 121, Western Civilization I
CHEM 326/326L, 328/328L, Organic Chemistry I and II PHIL 100, Introduction to Philosophy
PE 250/250L, Human Anatomy and Physiology Social and Behavioral Sciences
PHYS 211/211L, 213/213L, University Physics I and II ECON 202, Macroeconomics
POLS 100, American Government
SOC 100, Introduction to Sociology
Engineering (Pre-)
Suggested Electives
Oral or Electronic Communication
Literature
SPCM 101, Fundamentals of Speech
Foreign language
Mathematics HIST 122, Western Civilization II
MATH 123, Calculus I MCOM 210, Basic Newswriting
Natural Sciences POLS 210, State and Local Government
CHEM 112/112L, 114/114L, General Chemistry I and II
Social and Behavioral Sciences
ECON 202, Principles of Macroeconomics
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Pre-Professional
Nursing (Pre-) Program Information
Nothern State University has a cooperative program with the College of Nursing at South
Dakota State University for students wishing to take two years of the curriculum prior to
Freshman Year
transferring to the professional nursing course sequence at SDSU to complete the Bachelor
BIOL 151/151L, , General Biology I (meets SDSU IGR goal 1 )(4 credits)
of Science degree with a major in nursing. The baccalaureate degree in nursing is now the
CHEM 112/112L, General Chemistry I (4 credits)
recommended degree for entry into a profesional nursing career. The South Dakota State
CHEM 114/114L, General Chemistry II (4 credits)
University nursing program is fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing
ENGL 101, Composition I (3 credits)
Education (CCNE). The student should complete as many as possible of the basic science
Any upper division literature course (3 credits)
and general education requirements at Northern State University prior to transfer to ensure
MATH 102, College Algebra (3 credits)
flexibility in planning and scheduling of courses at SDSU. To be considered for admission,
PSYC 101/101A, General Psychology (3 credits)
students must have a 2.7 GPA or higher and a grade of “C” or higher in all completed required
SOC 100, Introduction to Sociology (3 credits)
nursing major support courses and complete an Application for Admission to the College of
SPCM 101, Fundementals of Speech (3 credits)
Nursing, SDSU, by mid-term of the semester preceding transfer.
WEL 100/100L. Wellness for Life (2 credits)
You may enter the nursing major sequence at SDSU in either fall or spring semester. Upon
completion of all course requirments, the degree Bachelor of Science with a major in nursing Sophomore Year
will be conferred by SDSU, after which you are eligible to take the National council Licensure BIOL 221/221L, Human Anatomy (4 credits)
Examination- RN which is given twice yearly (once in Feburary and once in July). Successful BIOL 325/325L, Physiology (4 credits)
performance on this examination will enable you to enter practice as a professional (registered) BIOL 331/311L, Microbiology (4 credits)
nurse. BIOL 492, Medical Terminology (1 credit)
Contact the Dean, College of Nursing, South Dakota State University, Brookings, ENGL 201, Composition II (3 credits)
South Dakota 57007 for additional information. PSYC 221, Lifespan Devolopmental Psychology (3 credits)
PSYC 371, Statistics in Psychology Research or ECON 220, Business Statistics (3 credits)
Dr. Susan Landon-Arnold
NFS 321, Human Nutrition (on-line from SDSU) (3 credits)
Director of Allied Programs,
Specific courses from the Humanities Core (in current SDSU catalog) (3 credits)
(605) 626-2546
Total: 60 credits
FAX: (605) 626-3364

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Pre-Professional
Mortuary Science
There are four requirements for licensure in South Dakota: (1) completion of academic
educational requirement (60 semester hours); (2) completion of the prescribed course
of study from a college of mortuary science accredited by the American Board of Funeral
Service Education, Inc. (one year); (3) completion of 12 months of an approved traineeship/
apprenticeship under the supervision of a licensed mortician; and (4) satisfactory performance
on the State Board (or National Board Examination). The student is responsible for arranging
sponsorship of the traineeship with a licensed funeral director. The traineeship is a full-time
responsibility, which cannot be performed during semesters when the student is registered
for college coursework. However, it can be started during the summer interim before college
registration and subsequently completed. Students interested in this program should contact
the Math and Science Department.
Northern State University does not offer a degree program in mortuary science; however,
customization of the Associate of Arts degree provides appropriate preparation for transfer to
a professional program. See NSU catalog for complete Associate of Arts degree requirements.
Suggested courses are:
Communications
SPCM 101, Fundamentals of Speech
ENGL 101, Composition I
Natural Sciences
BIOL 151/151L, General Biology
BIOL 221/221L, Human Anatomy
BIOL 331/331L, Microbiology
CHEM 106/106L, Survey of Chemistry
Arts and Humanities
HIST 121, Western Civilization I
Social and Behavioral Sciences
PSYC 101/101A, General Psychology
SOC 100, Introduction to Sociology
Suggested Electives
ACCT 210, Principles of Accounting I
BADM 350, Legal Environment of Business
BADM 360, Organization and Management or BADM 362, Supervisory Management
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School of Education
Gerber, Room 109
(605) 626-2415
Psychology Office
Gerber, Room 145
(605) 626-2417
Dr. Bruce Petrie; Dr. Robin Rosenthal;
Dr. Jill Schoen (coordinator); Ms. Nina Slota
The psychology program at Northern State
University emphasizes an applied approach to
the field of psychology. Psychology majors will
(1) be exposed to scientific theory and areas
of psychological research closely integrated
with practical applications; (2) be prepared
for various entry level human service positions;
(3) become knowledgeable about their own
behavior and the behaviors of those around
them; and (4) expand their knowledge of
and insight into the discipline–allowing them
to explore career opportunities in the field of
psychology.
Entering first year students are encouraged
to take the Psychology Section of IDL 190.
This course provides an orientation to the
Psychology program and NSU Services. It is
taught by a Psychology professor.
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PSYCHOLOGY
Psychology
Programs Psychology (BS)
Bachelor of Science in Psychology (BS)
Psychology Minor
PSYC 101/101A, General Psychology (3 credits)
PSYC 300, Scientific Psychology (3 credits)
PSYC 373, Research Methods in Experimental Psychology
(3 credits)
Career Directions PSYC 489, Senior Capstone (3 credits)
Community services CORE 1: Experimental Psychology (Select three) (9 credits)
Activities coordinators PSYC 302, Cognition and Learning
Case managers PSYC 313, Biological Psychology
Personnel coordinators PSYC 371, Statistics in Psychological Research
Social or human services PSYC 477, Psychological Testing and Measurements
Residential care for children and adults (Specialties: mentally
retarded, drug rehabilitation, halfway houses, youth CORE 2: Social Psychology (Select two) (6 credits)
shelters, treatment facilities, and abuse shelters) PSYC 430, Organizational Psychology
Program assistants PSYC 441, Social Psychology
Youth service workers PSYC 451, Psychology of Abnormal Behavior
PSYC 461, Theories of Personality
Youth corrections officer
Prevention counselors CORE 3: Developmental Psychology (Select two) (5-6 credits)
Human resources (employee welfare officer, employment PSYC 221, Lifespan Developmental Psychology
specialist, grievance officer, industrial relations, interviewer, PSYC 325, Child & Adolescent Development
job analyst, recruiter, and trainer). PSYC 328, Psychology of Adulthood and Aging
Graduate or professional school PSYC 422, Psychology of Adolescence
Electives (3-4 credits)
Total: 36 credits
Psychology Minor
PSYC 101/101A, General Psychology (3 credits)
One course from each core (see major) (8-9 credits)
Psychology electives (6-7 credits)
Total: 18 credits
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Reading
Programs
Reading Minor
School of Education
Gerber, Room 109
School of Education Career Directions
Gerber, Room 109 Professional educator
(605) 626-2415 Literacy instructor
Dr. Connie Geier (coordinator, Elementary,
Secondary); Dr. Timothy Houge (coordinator,
K-12 Reading Minor
Reading Clinic); Dr. Heidi Sackreiter
Choose one (3 credits)
Students interested in literacy development LING 403, Introduction to Linguistics (3 credits)
should investigate the reading minor. LING 425, Modern Grammar (3 credits)
Preparation in teaching reading is enhanced ELED 395, Reading Clinic Practicum I (2 credits)
through study of reading problems and ELED 440, K-8 Language Arts Methods (2 credits)
development of individualized programs to ELED 450, K-8 Reading Methods (2 credits)
assist children and adolescents in literacy skills. ELED 457, Administration and Supervision of Reading
Programs (2 credits)
EPSY 327, Child & Adolescent Development (3 credits)
SPED 440, Assessing and Correcting Reading and Writing
Difficulties (2 credits)
SPED 495/595, Reading Clinic Practicum II (2 credits)
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Secondary Education
School of Education
Gerber, Room 109
(605) 626-2415
Dr. Thomas Hawley, (Dean);
Dr. Connie Geier, (Coordinator)
Students seeking secondary certification in the
state of South Dakota must select a major area of
study appropriate to teacher certification. The 7-12
teaching majors offered at Northern State University
include:
Biology Education
Chemistry Education
E-Business Education
Language Arts/English Education
History Education
Mathematics Education
Social Science Education
Speech/Debate Education
Attention to diversity in classrooms is emphasized,
and candidates are provided the preparation
necessary to create lessons that address state and
national content standards and actively involve
students in their learning environments. Extensive
field experiences in 7-12 classrooms under the
supervision of university faculty provide students with
the practical experience and assistance necessary
to apply the understandings gained in the university
classrooms.
Secondary education candidates fulfill requirements
in general education and take the Praxis I Pre-Pro-
fessional Skills Test (PPST) in their freshman and
sophomore years; they begin professional
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education coursework in their junior year. 7-12
education candidates must maintain a cumulative GPA
of 2.60 and a 2.60 GPA in the major. For more infor-
mation regarding admission requirements and certifica-
tion policies, see Teacher Education in this catalog
Secondary education candidates are encouraged
to complete additional coursework in areas that will
enhance their employability. Endorsements are offered
in language arts (composition/grammar education,
drama/theatre education, literature
education, mass communications education, speech/
debate education, speech/debate/drama/theatre
education, grammar/mass communication educa-
tion, literature/composition/grammar education),
mathematics education, biology education, chemistry
education, physics education, physical science educa-
tion, economics education, history education,
geography education, political science education,
psychology education, sociology education, business
education, driver education, and coaching.
SECONDARY EDUCATION
Programs
Bachelor of Science in Education (BSEd)
7-12 Secondary Education program
Biology Education
Chemistry Education
E-Business Education
Language Arts/English Education
History Education
Mathematics Education
Social Science Education
Speech/Debate Education
All 7-12 education candidates earn technology proficiency
certificates in E-learning. In addition, candidates may add any
middle level (grades 5-8) or K-12 endorsements to their 7-12
certification.
Students with a completed baccalaureate degree in any of the
above teaching majors may seek 7-12 certification through the
post-baccalaureate certification plan.
Career Directions
Professional education
Careers appropriate to the major field
Graduate study
Secondary education majors complete a broad program that
includes system-wide core, institutional graduation and degree
requirements, professional education courses and a major
and minor or additional endorsement. Teacher certification
requires completion of the following courses (listed in a
suggested sequence).
General Certification Requirements
EDFN 475, Human Relations (3 credits)
EPSY 302, Educational Psychology (3 credits)
EPSY 328, Child and Adolescent Development (2 credits)
INED 411, South Dakota Indian Studies (3 credits)
SPED 100, Introduction to Persons with Exceptionalities
(3 credits)
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Secondary Education
Secondary Methods courses (2-3 credits)
Biology Education: SEED 413, 7-12 Science Methods
(2-3 credits)
E-Business Education: BED 480, 7-12 Business Education
Methods (3 credits)
Chemistry Education: SEED 413, 7-12 Science Methods
(2-3 credits)
English Education: SEED 424, 7-12 Language Arts Methods
(2 credits)
History Education: SEED 415, 7-12 Social Science Methods
(2 credits)
Mathematics Education: SEED 418, 7-12 Math Methods
(2 credits)
Social Science Education: SEED 415, 7-12 Social Science
Methods (2 credits)
Speech/Debate Education: SEED 411, 7-12 Speech Methods
(3 credits)
Secondary Junior Block
* ELRN 385, Educational Technology and Distance Teaching (3 credits)
* SEED 300, General Middle Level/Secondary Education Methods
(2 credits)
* SEED 301, Secondary Education Junior Field Experience
(1 credit)
* SEED 450, 7-12 Teaching Reading in the Content Area
(2 credits)
* SEED 451, Reading Clinic I (1 credit)
Professional Semester
* EDER 415, Educational Assessment (2 credits)
* EDFN 338, Foundations of American Education (2 credits)
* EDFN 442, Meeting Diverse Needs (2 credits)
* EPSY 420, Classroom Management and Discipline (2 credits)
* SEED 488, 7-12 Student Teaching (8 credits)
*Admission to teacher education required
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Social Science
Programs Additional Electives (9 credits)
Bachelor of Science in Education - Social
College of Arts and Science Major (BSEd)
Choose from upper division courses in Geography,
History, and Political Science. With approval, two
Sciences Social Science Minor for Elementary Education of the following may be substituted: ANTH 210;
Tech Center, Room 358 ECON 202, 301, 302, 330, 441, 482; SPAN 101, 102,
(605) 626-2601 433; GER 101, 102, 433; FREN 101, 102; ARTH 211, 212,
Career Directions
Dr. Art Marmorstein 312, 313; SOC 410, 403.
Secondary education
The Social Science for Teachers major provides Elementary education
the courses necessary for certification in Middle School education Social Science Minor For
secondary geography, economics, history, Elementary Teachers
government, sociology, and psychology. The ECON 202, Principles of Macroeconomics (3 credits)
Social Science (BSEd)
minor provides a specialty area for elementary POLS 250, World Politics (3 credits)
No grade below a C will be accepted in a course taken to fulfill Any GEOG elective above 200; except GEOG 210 (2-3 credits)
teachers. the social science for teachers requirements. Students must
Select one (3 credits)
maintain a 2.6 cumulative grade point average in the major to
HIST 476, History of South Dakota
meet graduation requirements.
POLS 210, State and Local Government
Lower division requirements: POLS 415, South Dakota Government and Politics
ECON 201 (Microeconomics) or ECON 202 SOC 382, The Family
(Macroeconomics) (3 credits)
Social Science electives (6-7 credits)
GEOG 210, World Regional Geography (3 credits)
Select, with advisor approval, from history and social
HIST 121, 122, Western Civilizations I & II
science courses numbered 200 above; no two courses
(6 credits)
in one discipline.
HIST 151, 152, U.S. History I & II (6 credits)
POLS 100, American Government Total: 18 credits
POLS 250, World Politics (3 credits)
PSYC 101, General Psychology (3 credits)
SOC 100, Introduction to Sociology (3 credits)
Upper Division requirements:
HIST 480, Historical Methods and Historiography (3 credits)
SEED 415, 7-12 Social Science Methods (2 credits)
Geography Elective (3 credits)
History Electives (12 credits)
Must include one U.S. history, one European
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College of Arts and
Sciences
Tech Center, Room 358
(605) 626-2601
Dr. Teresa Stallings (coordinator);
Dr. Ken Blanchard; Dr. Brenda Donelan;
Dr. Jon Schaff; Dr. James Seeber; Ms. Ann Vidoloff;
Dr. Mary Warner
Sociology is the scientific study of society and
social interactions that emerge among people.
Sociologists attempt to understand the forces
that mold individuals, shape behavior, and
determine social events.
Sociology, a liberal arts degree, offers
preparation for a very wide variety of career
opportunities. It is not specific training for a
narrow list of jobs. The list of employment
opportunities for Sociology graduates is very
long. An internship is not required, but is offered
as valuable elective credit. Students may earn
from one to 12 credits through internships at
agencies that may include police; court services;
social services; nursing homes; Bureau of Indian
Affairs; battered women’s shelter; and many
more locations. Each student is encouraged to
develop an internship to his or her interests and
career goals.
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Sociology
Programs Specialization - complete one (21 credits)
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology (BA) No more than six credits may be used to satisfy more than
Professional Sociology Specialization one specialization.
Criminal Justice Specialization Total: 42 credits
Human Services Specialization
Sociology Minor
Associate of Arts in Social Services (AS) Sociology Major Specializations
Professional Sociology
Career Directions Take the four (4) courses not already taken in core. All 21
credits required for this specialization.
State, local or federal law enforcement
Criminal corrections SOC 330, Self and Society (3 credits)
Residential or group home treatment SOC 340, Sociology of the Community (3 credits)
Loss prevention SOC 350, Race and Ethnic Relations (3 credits)
Private security, private investigation SOC 353, Sociology of Work (3 credits)
Law SOC 423, Social Stratification (3 credits)
SOC 462, Population Studies (3 credits)
Social services
Nursing home (administration, social services, activities) SOC 483, Sociology of Gender Roles (3 credits)
Hospital social services and patient and family services Choose three (9 credits)
Senior citizen centers, assisted living and other senior Any Sociology or Anthropology course
residences HIST 368, History and Culture of the American Indian
Community organizations (CAP, VISTA, ACTION, POLS 461, Early Political Philosophy
PEACE CORPS) POLS 462, Modern Political Philosophy
Personnel management POLS 466, American Political Thought
Ministry POLS 468, Politics and Religion
SS 360, Traveling Classroom
SS 396, Fieldwork in Community Service
Sociology (BA)
Gerontology
Core Courses
SOC 100, Introduction to Sociology (3 credits) HLTH 340, Health and Fitness for Older Adults (3 credits)
SOC 209, Statistical Reasoning for Social PSYC 328, Psychology of Adulthood and Aging (3 credits)
Science (3 credits) SOC 205, Introduction to Aging (3 credits)
SOC 403, Sociological Theory (3 credits) SOC 458, Sociology of Aging (3 credits)
SOC 410, Methods of Social Research (3 credits) Electives. Choose three (9 credits)
Choose three (9 credits) PSYC 221, Lifespan Development Psychology
SOC 330, Self and Society PSYC 354, Counseling Skills
SOC 340, Sociology of the Community SOC 270, Introduction to Social Work
SOC 350, Race and Ethnic Relations SOC 305, Aging and the Humanities
SOC 353, Sociology of Work SOC 459, Sociology of Death and Dying
SOC 423, Social Stratification SS 396, Fieldwork in Community Services
SOC 462, Population Studies
SOC 483, Sociology of Gender Roles
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Criminal Justice
CJUS 201, Introduction to Criminal Justice (3 credits)
CJUS 433, Criminal Procedure (3 credits)
SOC 351, Criminology (3 credits)
Choose four (12 credits)
CJUS 203, Policing in a Free Society
CJUS 431, Criminal Law
CJUS/SOC 401, Law and Society
CJUS 452, Prisons and Penology
POLS 210, State and Local Government
POLS 320, Public Administration
POLS 430, Constitutional Law
SOC 402, Social Deviance
SOC 455, Juvenile Delinquency
SS 360, Traveling Classroom
SS 396, Fieldwork in Community Services
Human Services
SOC 270, Introduction to Social Work (3 credits)
SOC 315, Social Work Practice I (3 credits)
SOC 320, Social Work Practice II (3 credits)
SOC 400, Social Policy (3 credits)
Choose three (9 credits)
CJUS/SOC 401, Law and Society
CJUS 452, Prisons and Penology
POLS 210, State and Local Government
POLS 320, Public Administration
SOC 150, Social Problems
SOC 382, The Family
SOC 455, Juvenile Delinquency
SOC 458, Sociology of Aging
SOC 470, Child Abuse and Neglect
SS 360, Traveling Classroom (if Human Services)
SS 396, Fieldwork in Community Services
Any Sociology or Anthropology course
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SOCIOLOGY
Sociology
Sociology Minor
SOC 100, Introduction to Sociology (3 credits)
Sociology electives (CJUS courses not accepted) (15 credits)
Total: 18 credits
Social Services (AS)
ENGL 101, Composition I (3 credits)
ENGL 201, Composition II (3 credits)
Choose one (3-4 credits)
BIOL 101/101L, Biology Survey I
CHEM 106/106L, Chemistry Survey
GEOG 131/131L, Physical Geography I
GEOG 132/132L, Physical Geography II
PHYS 101/101L, Survey of Physics
Choose one (3 credits)
HIST 121, Western Civilization I
HIST 122, Western Civilization II
MIS 105, Introduction to Computers (3 credits)
POLS 100, American Government (3 credits)
POLS 210, State and Local Government (3 credits)
Choose one (3 credits)
POLS 206, Human Nature and Human Values
POLS 320, Public Administration
SOC 350, Race and Ethnic Relations
ANTH 210, Cultural Anthropology (3 credits)
MATH 102, College Algebra or MATH 104, Finite Mathematics
(3-4 credits)
SOC 100, Introduction to Sociology (3 credits)
SOC 270, Introduction to Social Work (3 credits)
SPCM 101, Fundamentals of Speech (3 credits)
Sociology electives (12 credits)
Sociology or Criminal Justice electives (6 credits)
General Electives (7 credits)
Select with assistance of advisor; Internship is encouraged
through SS 396, Fieldwork in Community Services.
Total: 64 credits
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College of Arts and

Sciences
Programs
Bachelor of Arts in Spanish (BA)
Bachelor of Science in Education - Spanish Major (BSEd)
Spanish Minor
Spanish
Spanish (BA, BSEd)
SPAN 101 and 102, Introductory Spanish I & II (8 credits)
SPAN 201 and 202, Intermediate Spanish I & II (6 credits)
SPAN 311, Integrated Writing, Conversation and
Tech Center, Room 358 Grammar I (3 credits)
(605) 626-2601 SPAN 312, Integrated Writing, Conversation and
Career Directions Grammar II (3 credits)
Foreign Language Office
Tech Center, Room 261 Teaching SPAN 353 and 354, Introduction to Spanish Literature
(605) 626-2404 Translating I & II (6 credits)
Civil service SPAN 433, Spanish Civilization and Culture (3 credits)
The acquisition of Spanish is a valuable asset Banking Spanish electives (3 credits)
in today’s world. Our communications age has Export/import Total: 32 credits
shrunk the world to proportions unthinkable a Publishing
Airlines BSEd majors also need to complete the professional education
generation ago and, as a result, we must now courses for K-12 certification, including MFL 420, K-12 Foreign
Broadcasting
be prepared to compete with other nations to Language Methods.
Hotel management
a greater degree than before. To meet this Journalism
challenge, the study of Spanish offers a type of Social work Spanish Minor
cross-training that meets the new and expanding Librarians
Tourism SPAN 101 and 102, Introductory Spanish I & II (8 credits)
demands of our culture and the business world.
SPAN 201 and 202, Intermediate Spanish I & II (6 credits)
Northern State University offers both a major SPAN 311, Integrated Writing, Conversation and
and a minor in Spanish with a Bachelor of Arts Grammar I (3 credits)
and Bachelor of Science in Education degrees. SPAN 312, Integrated Writing, Conversation and
Grammar II (3 credits)
Generally, thirty-two credit-hours are required
SPAN 433, Spanish Civilization and Culture (3 credits)
to complete a major. To complete a minor,
Total: 23 credits
a minimum of twenty three credit-hours are
necessary. Also, prior experience in Spanish
may be used to satisfy part of the requirements.
A student entering NSU with modern language
background in highschool, may enter at a higher
level -- based on the outcome of a placement
exam. If a C or higher is earned in the course,
the student may receive credit for previous
courses up through 202 for the nominal fee of
$7.50 per credit.

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Special Education
School of Education
Gerber, Room 109
(605) 626-2415 Bachelor of Science in Education - Secondary/Special Education Double Major (BSEd)
Dr. Thomas Hawley (Dean); Dr. Connie Geier (Coordinator); Dr. James McAreavey
The special education program at Northern State University prepares
teacher candidates for K-12 certification in special education. Special
education candidates may elect to combine their major in special education
with a major in elementary, secondary, or another K-12 education program.
Candidates are assigned an advisor from the Department of Special
Education as soon as they declare special education as their major.
Attention to diversity in classrooms is emphasized, and candidates are
provided the preparation necessary to create lessons that actively involve
students and meet studentsí individual needs. Extensive field experiences in
K-12 classrooms under the supervision of university faculty provide students
with the practical experience and assistance necessary to apply theory and
best practices gained in the university classrooms.
Special education candidates fulfill requirements in general education and
take the Praxis I Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST) in their freshman and
sophomore years; they begin professional education coursework in their
junior year. Special education candidates must maintain a cumulative GPA
of 2.60 and a 2.60 GPA in the major. For more information regarding
admission requirements and certification policies, see Teacher Education in
this catalog.
Special education candidates are encouraged to complete endorsements
in blind and visually impaired and Braille education. Northern State
University also offers a minor in special education; the minor is designed to
better prepare general education classroom teachers to meet the needs of
students with disabilities in the general education classroom. (NOTE: The
minor does not prepare students for certification in special education.)
All special education candidates earn technology proficiency certificates in
e-learning. In addition, candidates may add any K-12, 7-12 or middle level
endorsements to their K-12 certification.
NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY
SPECIAL EDUCATION
Programs
Bachelor of Science in Education - Special Education (BSEd)
Bachelor of Science in Education - Elementary /Special Education Double Major (BSEd)
Special Education Minor
Visual Impairment endorsement
Career Directions
Teacher of children with special needs in K-12 classrooms
Resource room teacher
Agencies for children with special needs
Graduate study
Special Education (BSEd)
SPED 100, Introduction to Persons with Exceptionalities (3 credits)
SPED 200 Special Education Survey courses (6 credits)
SPED 201, Survey of Learning Disabilities
SPED 202, Survey of Behavioral Disorders
SPED 203, Survey of Developmental Disabilities
SPED 204, Survey of Sensory Impairments
SPED 205, Survey of Physical Impairments
SPED 206, Survey of Language Impairments
SPED 300 Special Education Methods courses (6 credits)
SPED 301, Methods of Language Arts
SPED 302, Methods of Functional Math
SPED 303, Methods of Functional Writing
SPED 304, Methods of Independent Living
SPED 305, Methods of Behavior Management
SPED 306, Methods of Classroom Management
SPED 417, Vocational-Transitional Programming (3 credits)
SPED 440, Assessing and Correcting Reading and Writing Difficulties (2 credits)
SPED 495, Reading Clinic Practicum II (2 credits)
SPED Professional Block
SPED 431, Identification and Assessment in Special Education (2 credits)
SPED 460, Family Systems and Professional Collaboration (2 credits)
SPED 470, Educational Programming (2 credits)
SPED 485, Special Education Law (2 credits)
SPED 488, Student Teaching in Special Education (8 credits)
Total: 38 credits
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Special Education
Additional Education requirements for stand alone majors Special Education Minor
EDFN 475, Human Relations (3 credits) SPED 100, Introduction to Persons with Exceptionalities (3 credits)
EPSY 302, Educational Psychology (3 credits) – 2.50 GPA required for enrollment SPED 200 Special Education Survey Courses (6 credits)
EPSY 328, Child and Adolescent Development (2 credits) SPED 201, Survey of Learning Disabilities
INED 411, South Dakota Indian Studies (3 credits) SPED 202, Survey of Behavioral Disorders
PE 360, K-8 Physical Education Methods (2 credits) SPED 203, Survey of Developmental Disabilities
SPED 204, Survey of Sensory Impairments
Elementary Blocks
SPED 205, Survey of Physical Impairments
ELED 301, Elementary Field Experience (1 credit)
SPED 206, Survey of Language Impairments
ELED 330, K-8 Math Methods (2 credits)
SPED 300 Special Education Methods Courses (6 credits)
ELED 450, K-8 Reading Methods (2 credits)
SPED 301, Methods of Language Arts
ELED 451, Reading Clinic I (1 credit)
SPED 302, Methods of Functional Math
ELRN 385, Educational Technology and Distance Teaching (3 credits)
SPED 303, Methods of Functional Writing
EDER 415, Educational Assessment (2 credits) SPED 304, Methods of Independent Living
EDFN 338, Foundations of American Education (2 credits) SPED 305, Methods of Behavior Management
EDFN 442, Meeting Diverse Needs (2 credits) SPED 306, Methods of Classroom Management
EDFN 455, Research-Based Literacy Instruction and Assessment (3 credits) SPED 417, Vocational-Transitional Programming (3 credits)
EPSY 420, Classroom Management (2 credits) SPED 440, Assessing and Correcting Reading and Writing Difficulties (2 credits)
HLTH 400, Elements of Health (2 credits) SPED 495, Reading Clinic Practicum II (2 credits)
MLED 480, Middle Level Methods (2 credits)
Total: 22 credits
Total: 34 credits
Hours for an additional endorsement (18 credits)
A minimum of 128 semester hours is needed for graduation.

Blind/Visually Impaired Endorsement

SPED 421/521, Introduction to Orientation and Mobility for the Blind (3 credits)
SPED 422/522, Teaching of Braille (3 credits)
SPED 423/523, Introduction to Teaching Students Who Are Blind (2 credits)
SPED 424/524, Introduction to Educational Aids and Appliances for Students Who Are Blind
(1 credit)
SPED 425/525, Anatomy and Function of the Eye (3 credits)
SPED 488, Practicum in Special Education (4 credits)
SPED 490/590, Seminar in Special Education (2 credits)
Total: 18 credits

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SPEECH
Speech
College of Arts and
Sciences
Tech Center Room, 358
(605) 626-2601
Communication Office
Tech Center, Room 261
(605) 626-2404
Dr. Anne Holmquest (coordinator);
Dr. Kevin Sackreiter; Ms. Jennifer Ell
The Speech major provides a basic foundation
for many careers. By developing their skills in the
understanding and practice of communication,
students develop insight and abilities in effective
expression. The major provides the skills needed
for positions in education, business, industry, and
government service. It also prepares students for
professional schools in law, journalism, public
relations, and organizational communication and
for graduate studies in speech communication,
rhetoric, public relations, mass media, and others.
Speech courses give students an insight into the
communication process, the role of language in
communication, the psychology of communication,
and the ethics of the communicator. Because of
the intimate nature of the department, students are
able to tailor experiences and projects to their
special needs and interests
Students planning to teach at the secondary
level should pursue the Bachelor of Science in
Education, which provides certification by the
State Department of Education. A related speech
communication minor is recommended for those
students, such as English or foreign languages.
Students wanting a broad-based education should
pursue the Bachelor of Arts, which provides the
widest range of careers .
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Programs
Bachelor of Arts in Speech (BA)
Bachelor of Science in Education - Speech Major (BSEd)
Speech minor
Career Directions
Advertising and public relations
Business administration and management
Law
Speech (BA, BSEd)
SPCM 201, Interpersonal Speech Communication (3 credits)
Choose one (3 credits)
SPCM 210, Individual Speaking Events
SPCM 222, Argumentation and Debate
SPCM 416, Rhetorical Criticism
SPCM 223, Mass Communications (3 credits)
Choose two (6 credits)
SPCM 434, Small Group Communication
SPCM 405, Theories of Communication
SPCM 422, Persuasion
SEED 411, 7-12 Speech Methods* (3 credits)
THEA 100, Introduction to Theatre* (3 credits)
THEA 241, Stagecraft* (3 credits)
Speech electives (3 credits)
Total: 30 credits
*For the BA majors, speech advisor approved courses may be
substituted.
BSEd majors must also complete the professional education
courses for Secondary Education including, SEED 411, 7-12
Speech Methods.
Public Relations Specialization
SPCM 201, Interpersonal Communication (3 credits)
SPCM 223, Mass Communication (3 credits) THEA 241, Stagecraft* (3 credits)
SPCM 416, Rhetorical Criticism
SPCM 494, Internship in Public Relations (3 credits)
SPEECH
Psychology of Communication (9 credits)
SPCM 405, Theories of Communication
SPCM 434, Small Group Communication
SPCM 422, Persuasion
Professional Course (3 credits)
SPCM 150, Introduction to Public Relations
Required courses in related discipline
ARTD 333, Web Page Design (3 credits)
ARTD 337, Multimedia Graphic Design (3 credits)
Required supporting courses
BADM 370, Marketing (3 credits)
BADM 372, Advertising (3 credits)
MCOM 210, Basic Newswriting (3 credits)
Choose one (3 credits)
BADM 220, Statistics
MATH 381, Introduction to Probability and Statistics
PSYC 371, Statistics in Psychological Research
SOC 209, Statistical Reasoning for Social Science
Elective (3 credits)
ARTD 231, Advertising Design I
ARTD 240, Computer Design–Page Layout
ARTD 334, Digital Imaging
BADM 475, Consumer Behavior
ENGL 302, Hypertext Writing
Total: 45 credits
Speech Minor
Choose one (3 credits)
SPCM 210, Individual Speaking Events
SPCM 222, Argumentation and Debate
SPCM 223, Mass Communication (3 credits)
Choose one (3 credits)
SPCM 405, Theories of Communication
SPCM 434, Small Group Communication
SEED 411, 7-12 Speech Methods* (3 credits)
THEA 100, Introduction to Theatre* (3 credits)
Speech electives (3 credits)
Total: 21 credits
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Sport Marketing and
School of Education
Gerber, Room 109
Administration
(605) 626-2415
Health and Physical Education Office
Barnett Center, Room 42
(605) 626-3336
Mr. Randy Baruth; Mr. Kevin Bjerke Mr. Chris Boden;
Ms. Amber Rae Bryant; Dr. Kathie Courtney
(Coordinator); Dr. Jessica Daw; Mr. Curt Fredrickson;
Mr. James Fuller; Ms. Terri Holmes; Mr. Marc Margolies
Dr. Don Meyer; Ms. Lisa Schriver; Dr. Camille Thomas;
Mr. Patrick Timm;
Students who major in Sport Marketing and
Administration are preparing to enter an industry
where job growth is projected to increase much
faster than the average for all occupations
through the year 2014. Sport-related businesses
have experienced dynamic growth and are a
multi-billion dollar enterprise, ranking in the top
fifteen industries in the nation. Sport Marketing
and Administration majors will be qualified
to enter into employment in areas like sport
marketing and promotions, facilities coordinator/
event center manager, athletic business manager,
athletic director, sport sponsorship specialist, etc.
Students will also be prepared for graduate study
in sport management, business management and
law.
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SPORT MARKETING AND ADMINISTRATION
Program Health & Physical Education Electives (6 credits)
Bachelor of Science in Sport PE 334, Behavior and Social Science Reading (2 credits)
Marketing and Administration (BS) PE 355, Philosophies, Concepts, and Contemporary Issues
in Coaching (3 credits)
PE 457, Exercise Psychology (3 credits)
Sport Marketing and Administration (BS) PE 469, 470, 471, 473, 474, 475, 477, Coaching Theories
ACCT 210, Principles of Accounting I (3 credits) (1 credit each-maximum of 2 credits)
BADM 350, Legal Environment of Business (3 credits) HLTH 320, Community Health (2 credits)
BADM 360, Organization and Management (3 credits) HLTH 361, School Health and Safety Education (2 credits)
BADM 370, Marketing (3 credits)
Total: 56 credits
BADM 457, Business Ethics (3 credits)
PE 180, Introduction to Health, Physical Education, Required General Education Courses include:
and Recreation (2 credits) ECON 201, Principles of Microeconomics
PE 395, Practicum in Sport Marketing and Administration MATH 102, College Algebra or higher course
(3 credits) MIS 105, Introduction to Computers
PE 411, Sport Marketing and Promotions (3 credits) PSYC 101/101A, General Psychology
PE 412, Financial Aspects of Sport (3 credits) SOC 100, Introduction to Sociology
PE 413, Sport Administration Colloquium (3 credits) SPCM 101, Fundamentals of Speech
PE 440, Organization and Administration of Health, Physical
Education and Athletics (2 credits)
PE 451, Tests and Measurements (2 credits)
PE 453, Sport Psychology (3 credits)
PE 456, Social Aspects of Sport (2 credits)
PE 496, Field Experience in Sport Marketing and
Administration (6 credits)
Marketing Electives (6 credits)
BADM 334, Small Business Management (3 credits)
BADM 336, Entrepreneurship I (3 credits)
BADM 372, Advertising (3 credits)
BADM 471, Marketing Management (3 credits)
BADM 474, Personal Selling (3 credits)
BADM 475, Consumer Behavior (3 credits)
BADM 476, Marketing Research (3 credits)
TEACHER EDUCATION
Teacher Education
School of Education
Gerber, Room 109
(605) 626-2415
Dr. Thomas Hawley, (Dean); Ms. Nancy Barondeau,
(Director of Field Services)
A major focus for Northern State University is
the preparation of professional educators. Over
one-third of the state’s teachers are graduates
of one of our teacher education programs. The
School of Education provides the professional
education coursework required for certification
in the state of South Dakota as an elementary,
secondary or K-12 teachers. Certification
requirements can be met through a program
culminating in the Bachelor of Science in
Education degree or as post-baccalaureate
preparation.
Any student who plans to major in elementary,
secondary, or K-12 education at Northern
State University must complete the system-
wide core, institutional graduation and degree
requirements for the Bachelor of Science in
Education, professional education courses, and
major and minor requirements as established
for the appropriate discipline. Students who
successfully complete a teacher education
program will be recommended for a teaching
certificate after submitting their application to
Enrollment Services.
NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY
TEACHER EDUCATION
Programs Admission to teacher education requires:
K-8 Certification
Elementary Education
1. Competency in reading, English proficiency, writing and
mathematics as shown by minimum scores on the Praxis
K-12 Certification I Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST). The PPST, which
Art Education must be taken during the freshman or sophomore year
Art Education Comprehensive (freshman year is highly recommended), is administered
Music (Vocal and Instrumental) Education on campus seven times each year. Students register to
Physical Education take the PPST in the University College where preparation
workshops are also provided. Students must seek extra
Spanish Education
help in areas of academic weakness before retaking the test.
Special Education
2. A minimum 2.60 cumulative grade point average (GPA).
Grades 7-12 Certification
Biology Education 3. Proficiency in English and speech as evidenced by a
Chemistry Education minimum of C in ENGL 101 and SPCM 101, SPCM 215, or
E-Business Education SPCM 222.
History Education
4. Completion of required system-wide core courses.
Language Arts/English Education
Mathematics Education 5. Completion of EPSY 302 and the sophomore field
experience with minimum grade of C.
Social Science Education
Speech/Debate Education 6. Advisor approval and signature on application for admission
to teacher education.
Every candidate for a degree in education should study and
follow the requirements and procedures in the university Application for admission to teacher education implies that
catalog and the Teacher Education Policy Handbook (available the student wishes to be considered and recommended
on the School of Education website: www.northern.edu/soe). for certification as a teacher after completing the education
Certification Testing program. Prospective teachers must, therefore, continue an
accepted level of scholarship and must also agree that their
All teacher education programs must comply with certification
actions and general appearance will conform to appropriate
requirements of the South Dakota Department of Education
standards for professional educators.
(SDDOE). Students will be expected to complete certification
examinations in their content area(s) and in pedagogy at the Students who have not been admitted to teacher education
will not be allowed to register for professional education
achievement level set by the State. Content examinations
courses (e.g. SEED 300, 301, 450, ELED 320, 330, 360, 451,
must be completed prior to Student Teaching and pedagogy
examinations will be completed during the professional 440, 450, special methods courses, and upper division special
semester. education courses). For a complete list of courses that require
admission, consult the Teacher Education Policy Handbook.
Admission to Teacher Education
Once accepted into teacher education, teacher education
In addition to application to Northern State University,
candidates must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.60 and a 2.60
students in elementary education, K-12 education, and
GPA within their major.
secondary education programs must apply for admission
to teacher education. Transfer students and students who Students seeking certification in the K-12 programs of art,
change to an education curriculum must apply for and be music, physical education, special education or world
accepted into the teacher education program before they may languages must complete methods courses and student
register for professional courses in teacher education.
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Teacher Education
teaching at two of the three levels (elementary, middle, or
secondary). Contact the coordinator of the appropriate
department for instructions.
For information about admission to teacher education policies
for under-represented populations, students with disabilities,
and certified teachers, consult the Teacher Education Policy
Handbook.
Students with completed baccalaureate degrees may seek
teacher certification through the certification only program. Teacher Education Council. At least ten weeks of the
Sophomore Field Experience
Students registered for EPSY 302 Educational Psychology
and transfer students who apply for admission to the teacher
education programs will receive specific instructions for
completion of the Sophomore Field Experience. Students
must obtain from the School of Education website the
Teacher Education Policy Handbook and the Sophomore
Field Experience Handbook that explains the requirements in
detail. Each student must observe and assist a teacher for a
minimum of three full school days.
Junior Field Experience
Every teacher education major must complete the junior field
experience.
Elementary education students complete their junior field
experience requirements in two blocks of methods courses.
The morning elementary junior field experience includes
ELED 301, 440, 450, and 451 while the afternoon elementary
junior field experience includes ELED 301, 320, 330, and 360.
The School of Education requires that the morning experience
be taken prior to the afternoon experience. Class schedules
should be carefully planned to meet this requirement.
Secondary education students complete the junior field
experience requirement by registering for SEED 301, 300, 450,
SPED 401, and EDFN 325 during the same semester.
Students are assigned to an elementary, middle, junior high,
or senior high school classroom in their subject areas for a
total of sixty hours.
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Professional Semester in Education
Teacher education candidates must select one semester as
the professional semester in education and enroll in the
appropriate professional block courses and student teaching
experience, (ELED 488, SEED 488, or SPED 488) The time for
student teaching should be carefully planned since candidates
may NOT enroll in any other course, nor be active participants
in any college activity except by special permission of the
professional semester will be devoted to student teaching.
Candidates must make application for the professional
semester during the semester before they plan to student
teach. Candidates must have maintained the following
minimum grade point averages: (1) 2.60 average in a declared
major; (2) C average in a minor field (where applicable); and
(3) 2.60 cumulative grade point average.
For admission to student teaching, candidates must have
completed all professional education courses with a minimum
grade of C, have no incompletes in course work, and
maintained a minimum cumulative and major grade point
average of 2.60. Students must also achieve a passing score on
the Praxis II content exam in their major field. Accreditation
Candidates in elementary, K-12, or secondary education
enroll in the following eight semester hours of professional
coursework prior to the student teaching experience:
EDER 415, Educational Assessment (2 credits)
EDFN 338, Foundations of American Education (2 credits)
EDFN 442, Meeting Diverse Needs (2 credits)
EPSY 420, Classroom Management and Discipline
(2 credits)
HLTH 400, Elements of Health (2 credits)
The Director of Field Experiences in collaboration with the
partner school assign the subject and/or grade area, dates
cooperating teacher and university supervisor. The student
teaching assignment is based on subject combination or
grade area, availability of approved schools and cooperating
teachers, and the individual candidate needs.
Student teachers are expected to take part in all activities
required of today’s teachers. They are encouraged to
participate in activities and responsibilities outside the
classroom.
TEACHER EDUCATION
Certification Exams
Content Certification Exam: Teacher education candidates
making application to student teach must pass the South
Dakota state certification exam in the major area prior to
student teaching.
Pedagogy Certification Exam: Teacher education
candidates must take the South Dakota certification pedagogy
exam in the semester in which they student teach.
Teacher education candidates take the level of the South
Dakota state certification pedagogy exam (elementary or
secondary) that corresponds to the level of their preparation.
Graduate Studies
Graduate programs leading to certification in elementary
and secondary principalship, special education director,
and school counseling are available. Master of Science in
Education degrees are available in Teaching and Learning
with emphases in educational studies, elementary classroom
teaching, health and physical education, language and literacy,
secondary classroom teaching, and special education.
Northern State University is accredited by the Higher Learning
Commission, and the School of Education is accredited by the
National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education
(NCATE). The music programs are also accredited by the
National Association of Schools of Music. All of the university’s
teacher preparation programs are approved by the South
Dakota Department of Education.
Additional Information
In addition to certification and graduate programs, the
Northern State University School of Education provides a
wide array of professional development opportunities for K-12
teachers through the Extended Studies Office.
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Teacher Education
As a part of the activities in the Center for Statewide E-learning
at Northern State University, candidates in teacher education
programs are trained in the development of distance
curriculum and the use of distance delivery classrooms.
Candidates will have opportunities to work with master K-12
teachers in the distance delivery of classes and enrichment
activities to K-12 students. All teacher education candidates
complete a field experience tutoring a K-12 student in the
Reading Clinic.
Title II Reported Program Information
Number of program completers for 2006-2007 85
Number of students in teacher preparation program, majors, will provide for endorsements in both birth through
all specializations in academic year 2006-2007 401
Number of students in supervised student teaching at pre-school and kindergarten.
experiences in academic year 2006-2007 106
Number of faculty members who
supervised student teachers 26
Number of full-time faculty in professional education 17
Number of part-time faculty in professional education
but full- time in the institution 12 HLTH 103, Personal Health (2 credits)
Number of part-time faculty in professional education, not
otherwise employed by the institution 19
Student teacher/faculty ratio 4:1
The average number of student teaching hours per week HLTH 400, Elements of Health (2 credits)
required 40
The total number of weeks of supervised
student teaching required 10
Average total number of hours required 400
Teacher Certification Endorsements
Graduates may seek additional certification to their primary
teaching certificates authorizing them to teach in other
age/grade spans and/or content areas. Graduates who
complete minor/endorsement programs which have content
specific tests must pass the content or area specific state
certification test. The Administrative Rules of South Dakota
require all coursework leading to education endorsement
programs must be completed with a grade of “C” or higher.
The endorsement definitions are a minimal suggestion
and will not ensure endorsements by themselves except
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in the cases of the K-12 Braille Education, Blind/Visually
Impaired, Gifted, Kindergarten, Adapted Physical Education,
Mass Communications, Speech/Debate, Educational
Technology, Drivers Education, Lakota Studies, and
Coaching Endorsements. Education minors/endorsement
programs listed below have been approved for the applicable
certification in South Dakota. More specific information on
requirements for endorsements can be found on the SD
Department of Education website, http//doe.sd.gov/oatq/
praxis.
Elementary Education (K-8) Endorsements
The early childhood minor, available to elementary education
preschool and kindergarten with student teaching experiences
Birth Through Preschool Education
Endorsement
ECE 211, Kindergarten-Preschool Education (2 credits)
ECE 228, Observation and Participation in Early Childhood
(2 credits)
ECE 411, Social Development for Early Childhood (2 credits)
ECE 413, Early Childhood Curriculum (2 credits)
ECE 488, Preschool Student Teaching (2 credits)
EPSY 327, Child and Adolescent Development (3 credits)
LIBM 205, Children’s Literature, (2 credits)
SPED 100, Introduction to Persons with Exceptionalities
(3 credits)
Praxis II Content Exam
Total: 18 credits
Kindergarten Education Endorsement
ECE 211, Kindergarten-Preschool Education (2 credits)
ECE 411, Social Development for Early Childhood (2 credits)
ECE 413, Early Childhood Curriculum (2 credits)
ECE 489, Kindergarten Student Teaching (4 credits)
Total: 10 credits
TEACHER EDUCATION
K-12 Endorsements
These endorsements may be issued on a K-8 certificate, on a
K-12 certificate, or on a 7-12 certificate.
K-12 Art Education Endorsement
ART 111, Drawing I (3 credits)
ART 121, Design I (3 credits)
ART 231, Painting I (3 credits)
ART 241, Sculpture I (3 credits)
ARTE 310, K-8 Art Methods or ARTE 414, K-12 Art Methods
(2-3 credits)
ARTH 211, History of World Art I (3 credits)
ART Elective (1 credit)
EPSY 327, Child and Adolescent Development (3 credits)
Praxis II Content Exam
Total: 21 credits
K-12 Comprehensive School Health
Endorsement
EPSY 327, Child and Adolescent Development (3 credits)
HLTH 250, Pre-professional First Aid and CPR (2 credits)
HLTH 320, Community Health (2 credits)
HLTH 361, School Health and Safety Education (2 credits)
HLTH 420, K-12 Methods of Health Instruction (3 credits)
PE 250/250L Human Anatomy and Physiology (4 credits)
PE 350, Exercise Physiology (2 credits)
Praxis II Content Exam
Total: 22 credits
K-12 Educational Technology Endorsement
BED 480, 7-12 Business Education Methods (3 credits)
EPSY 327, Child and Adolescent Development (3 credits)
MIS 421, Computer and Hardware Maintenance (3 credits)
MIS 105, Introduction to Computers (3 credits)
MIS 335, Telecommunications and Networks for Business
(3 credits)
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Teacher Education
Choose one (3 credits)
MIS 491/591, Internship Instructional Technology
ELED/SEED 491/591, Special Projects Education
Total: 18 credits
K-12 Library Media Education Endorsement
EPSY 327, Child and Adolescent Development (3 credits)
LIBM 306, Reference (3 credits)
LIBM 322, Cataloging and Classification (3 credits)
LIBM 405, Library Media Center Administration (3 credits)
LIBM 407, Selection of Library Media Materials (3 credits)
LIBM 441, Instructional Technologies (3 credits)
LIBM 480, Methods of Bibliographic Instruction (3 credits)
LIBM 487, Practicum in Library Media (1-3 credits)
Total: 22 credits
K-12 Vocal Music Education Endorsement
EPSY 327, Child and Adolescent Development (3 credits)
MUAP 100-101/300-301, Private Voice (2 credits)
MUAP 110-111/310-311, Private Keyboard (2 credits)
MUEN Ensemble (2 credits)
MUS 100, Music Appreciation (3 credits)
MUS 351, Elementary School Music Methods (2 credits)
MUS 354, Listening Lessons for Children (2 credits)
Choose one (2 credits)
MUS 361, Instrumental Conducting, Methods and Literature
MUS 362, Choral Conducting, Methods and Literature
MUS 395, Practicum (2 credits)
MUS 450, Advanced Music Methods in the Elementary School (2 credits)
Praxis II Content Exam
Total: 22 credits
K-12 Physical Education Endorsement
EPSY 327, Child and Adolescent Development (3 credits)
Choose from (3 credits)
PE 345, Applied Human Anatomy and Kinesiology
PE 346, Applied Human Physiology
PE 377, Motor Development for Adapted Physical Activity Educators
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PE 440, Organization and Administration of Health, Physical Education and Athletics
PE 452, Motor Learning and Development
PE 201, Professional Prepartaion: Gymnasitics (1 credit)
PE 202, Professional Preparation: Individual and Dual Activities (2 credits)
PE 203, Professional Preparation: Team Activities (1 credit)
PE 204, Professional Preparation: Rhythm and Dance (1 credit)
PE 208, Professional Preparation: Camping Activities (1 credit)
PE 352, Adapted Physical Education (2 credits)
PE 354, Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries (2 credits)
PE 451, Tests and Measurements (2 credits)
PE 480, K-12 Methods of Teaching Physical Education (3 credits)
Praxis II Content Exam
Total: 21 credits
K-12 Adapted Physical Education Endorsement
ELED/SEED 488, K-8/7-12 Student Teaching (3 credits)
PE 127, Adapted Aquatics (1 credit)
PE 352, Adapted Physical Education (2 credits)
PE 377, Motor Development for Adapted Physical Education (2 credits)
PE 378, Assessment in Adapted Physical Education (2 credits)
PE 379, Sports for Individuals with Disabilities (2 credits)
PE 380, Teaching Adapted Physical Education (3 credits)
PE 488, Movement Activity Program for Individuals with Disabilities (3 credits)
SPED 100, Introduction to Persons with Exceptionalities (3 credits)
Total: 21 credits
K-12 Indian Studies (Lakota Studies) Education Endorsement
Lakota language program may be issued on any certificate or as a stand-alone certificate.
ELED/SEED 488, K-8/7-12 Student Teaching (1 credit)
EPSY 327, Child and Adolescent Development (3 credits)
INED 411, South Dakota Indian Studies (3 credits)
SEED 415, 7-12 Social Science Methods (2 credits)
Electives in Indian Studies (9 credits)
Total: 18 credits
K-12 French World Language Education Endorsement
EPSY 327, Child and Adolescent Development (3 credits)
FREN 101, Introductory French I (4 credits)
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FREN 102, Introductory French II (4 credits) K-12 Gifted Education Endorsement
FREN 201, Intermediate French I (4 credits) ELED/SEED 488, K-8/7-12 Student Teaching (1 credit)
FREN 202, Intermediate French II (4 credits) EPSY 327, Child and Adolescent Development (3 credits)
MFL 420, K-12 Foreign Language Methods (3 credits) SPED 450, Gifted and Talented (2 credits)
Praxis II Content Exam SPED 451, Curriculum and Instruction in Gifted Education (3 credits)
Total: 22 credits SPED 452, Nature of Creativity and Assessment (3 credits)
K-12 German World Language Education Endorsement Total: 12 credits
EPSY 327, Child and Adolescent Development (3 credits)
GER 101, Introductory German I (4 credits) K-12 Braille Education Endorsement
GER 102, Introductory German II (4 credits)
Braille program may be issued on any certificate or as a stand-alone certificate.
GER 201, Intermediate German I (3 credits)
ELED 395, Reading Clinic Practicum I (2 credits)
GER 202, Intermediate German II (3 credits)
ELED 450, K-8 Reading Methods (2 credits)
GER elective (2 credits)
SPED 422/522, Teaching of Braille (3 credits) or tested proficiency
MFL 420, K-12 Foreign Language Methods (3 credits)
SPED 423/523, Introduction to Teaching Students Who Are Blind (2 credits)
Praxis II Content Exam
SPED 424/524, Introduction to Education Aids and Appliances for Students Who Are Blind
Total: 22 credits (1 credit)
Total: 7-10 credits
K-12 Spanish World Language Education Endorsement
ELED/SEED 488, K-8/7-12 Student Teaching (1 credit) 7-12 Endorsements
EPSY 327, Child and Adolescent Development (3 credits)
These endorsements may be issued on a K-12 certificate or on a 7-12 certificate.
MFL 420, K-12 Foreign Language Methods (3 credits)
SPAN 101, Introductory Spanish I (4 credits)
SPAN 102, Introductory Spanish II (4 credits) 7-12 Language Arts-Composition/Grammar Education
SPAN 201, Intermediate Spanish I (3 credits) Endorsement
SPAN 202, Intermediate Spanish II (3 credits)
ENGL 200 level or above or LING Elective (6 credits)
SPAN elective (1 credits)
ENGL 300 level or above or MCOM 210, Basic Newswriting (6 credits)
Praxis II Content Exam
LING 403, Introduction to Linguistics or LING 425, Modern Grammer (3 credits)
Total: 22 credits SEED 424, 7-12 Laungage Arts Methods (2 credits)
SEED 450, 7-12 Teaching Reading in the Content Area (2 credits)
Praxis II Content Exam
K-12 English as a New Language Education Endorsement
Total: 19 credits
ELED/SEED 488, K-8/7-12 Student Teaching (1 credit)
ENGL 486, Rhetorical Theory and Practice (3 credits)
ENGL 494, Internship in Teaching English as a Second Language (3 credits) 7-12 Language Arts-Drama/Theater Education Endorsement
EPSY 327, Child and Adolescent Development (3 credits)
SEED 424, 7-12 Language Arts Method (2 credits)
LING 413, Sociolinguistics (3 credits)
THEA 100, Introduction to Theater (3 credits)
LING 425, Modern Grammar (3 credits)
THEA 131, Introduction to Acting (3 credits)
LING 435, Second Language Development (3 credits)
THEA 241, Stagecraft (3 credits)
LING 436, Methods of Teaching ESL (3 credits)
THEA 289, Theater Activities (2 credits)
Total: 22 credits

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Teacher Education
Electives in Theater (2 credits)
Praxis II Content Exam
Total: 18 credits
7-12 Language Arts-Literature Education Endorsement
ENGL 230, Literature for Young Readers (3 credits)
ENGL 258, Literature and Culture (3 credits)
ENGL 284, Introduction to Criticism (3 credits)
ENGL 300 or 400 level literature course (3 credits)
ENGL 363, Literary Genres (3 credits)
SEED 424, 7-12 Language Arts Methods (2 credits)
SEED 450, 7-12 Reading in the Content Area (2 credits)
Praxis II Content Exam
Total: 19 credits
7-12 Language Arts-Mass Communications Education
Endorsement
ENGL 300 level or above writing courses (6 credits)
MCOM 210, Basic Newswriting (3 credits)
MCOM 495, Practicum in Communications (1 credit)
Choose one (3 credits)
MCOM 311, News Editing
ENGL 302, Hypertext Writing
SEED 424, 7-12 Language Arts Methods (2 credits)
SPCM 223, Mass Communications (3 credits)
Total: 18 credits
7-12 Language Arts-Speech/Debate Education Endorsement
SEED 424, 7-12 Language Arts Methods (2 credits)
SEED 450, 7-12 Teaching Reading in the Content Area (2 credits)
SPCM 201, Interpersonal Communications (3 credits)
SPCM 215, Public Speaking (3 credits)
SPCM 222, Argumentation and Debate (3 credits)
Choose one (3 credits)
SPCM 405, Theories of Communication
SPCM 416, Rhetorical Criticism
SPCM 434, Small Group Communication
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Choose one (3 credits)
SPCM 210, Individual Speaking Events
SPCM 422, Persuasion
Praxis II Content Exam
Total: 19 credits
7-12 Language Arts-Combination Endorsement Program in
Speech/Debate/Drama/Theater
SEED 424, 7-12 Language Arts Methods (2 credits)
SPCM 200 level course (3 credits)
SPCM 200 level or above courses (6 credits)
THEA 131, Introduction to Acting (3 credits)
THEA 289, Theater Activities (1-2 credits)
THEA 351, Directing (3 credits)
Praxis II Content Exam
Total: 18 credits
7-12 Language Arts-Composition/Grammar/Mass Communication
Education Endorsement
ENGL 300 level or above writing courses (6 credits)
Choose one (3 credits)
LING 403, Introduction to Linguistics
LING 425, Modern Grammar
MCOM 210, Basic Newswriting (3 credits)
SEED 424, 7-12 Language Arts Methods (2 credits)
SEED 450, 7-12 Teaching Reading in the Content Area (2 credits)
SPCM 223, Mass Communications (3 credits)
Total: 19 credits
7-12 Language Arts-Combination Endorsement Program in
Literature/Composition/Grammar
ENGL 258, Literature and Culture (3 credits)
ENGL 284, Introduction to Criticism (3 credits)
Choose two (6 credits)
ENGL 300 level or above writing courses
MCOM 210, Basic Newswriting
LING course (3 credits)
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Teacher Education
Choose one (3 credits) 7-12 Physics Education Endorsement
ENGL 300 level or above course Choose one (8 credits)
LING course PHYS 111/111L 113/113L, Introduction to Physics I & II
SEED 424, 7-12 Language Arts Methods (2 credits) PHYS 211/211L 213/213L, University Physics I & II
Praxis II Content Exam PHYS 491, Individual Problems (3 credits)
Total: 20 credits SEED 413, 7-12 Science Methods (2-3 credits)
SEED 491, Astronomy (1 credit)
7-12 Mathematics Education Endorsement
Praxis II Content Exam
MATH 115, Pre-Calculus or ((MATH 102, College Algebra or MATH 104, Finite Mathematics)
Total: 14 credits
and MATH 120, Trigonometry) (5-7 credits)
MATH 123, Calculus I, or MATH 125, Calculus II, or MATH 225, Calculus III (4 credits)
MATH 361, Modern Geometry (3 credits) 7-12 Physical Science Education Endorsement
MATH 381, Introduction to Probability and Statistics (3 credits)
Choose one (12 credits)
MATH 413, Abstract Algebra I or MATH 315, Linear Algebra (3 credits)
CHEM 112/112L 114/114L, General Chemistry I & II
MATH 450, History of Mathematics or MATH 346, Applications of Mathematics for
and PHYS 101/101L, Survey of Physics
Elementary and Secondary Teachers (2-3 credits)
PHYS 111/111L 113/113L, Introduction to Physics I & II
SEED 418. 7-12 Math Methods (2 credits)
and CHEM 106/106L, Chemistry Survey
Praxis II Content Exam
SEED 413, 7-12 Science Methods (2-3 credits)
Total: 22-25 credits
SEED 491, Earth Science (1 credit)
Praxis II Content Exam
7-12 Biology Education Endorsement Total: 15 credits
BIOL 151/151L, General Biology I (4 credits)
BIOL 153/153L, General Biology II (4 credits)
7-12 Economics Education Endorsement
Choose one (4 credits)
ECON 201, Principles of Microeconomics (3 credits)
BIOL 371, Genetics
ECON 202, Principles of Macroeconomics (3 credits)
BIOL 311, Ecology
ECON 301, Intermediate Microeconomics (3 credits)
SEED 413, 7-12 Science Methods (2 credits) ECON 302, Intermediate Macroeconomics (3 credits)
Praxis II Content Exam SEED 415, 7-12 Social Science Methods (2 credits)
Total: 14 credits Praxis II Content Exam
Total: 14 credits
7-12 Chemistry Education Endorsement
7-12 History Education Endorsement
CHEM 112/112L, General Chemistry I (4 credits)
CHEM 114/114L, General Chemistry II (4 credits) HIST 121, Western Civilization I (3 credits)
CHEM 326/326L, Organic Chemistry I (4 credits) HIST 122, Western Civilization II (3 credits)
SEED 413, 7-12 Science Methods (2 credits) HIST 151, United States History I (3 credits)
Praxis II Content Exam HIST 152, United States History II (3 credits)
Total: 14 credits

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HIST electives (6 credits)
One course must be non-western history
SEED 415, 7-12 Social Science Methods (2 credits)
Praxis II Content Exam
Teacher Education
Total: 20 credits
7-12 Geography Education Endorsement
GEOG 210, World Regional Geography (3 credits)
Choose three (9 credits)
GEOG 212, Geography of North America
GEOG 316, Asia
GEOG 385, World Cultures and Current Affairs
GEOG 491, Independent Study
SEED 415, 7-12 Social Sciene Methods (2 credits)
Praxis II Content Exam
Total: 14 credits
7-12 Political Science Education Endorsement
POLS 100, American Government (3 credits)
POLS 250, World Politics (3 credits)
Choose two (6 credits)
POLS 320, Public Administration
POLS 335, American National Processes and Institutions
POLS 430, Constitutional Law
POLS 440, Comparative Government
POLS 461, Early Political Philosophy
POLS 462, Modern Political Philosophy
POLS 466, American Political Thought
SEED 415, 7-12 Social Science Methods (2 credits)
Praxis II Content Exam
Total: 14 credits
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7-12 Psychology Education Endorsement
EPSY 327, Child and Adolescent Development (3 credits)
PSYC 101, General Psychology (3 credits)
PSYC 302, Cognition and Learning (3 credits)
PSYC 461, Theories of Personality (3 credits)
SEED 415, 7-12 Social Science Methods (2 credits)
Praxis II Content Exam
Total: 14 credits
7-12 Sociology Education Endorsement
SEED 415, 7-12 Social Science Methods (2 credits)
SOC 100, Introduction to Sociology (3 credits)
Sociology Electives (9 credits)
Praxis II Content Exam
Total: 14 credits
7-12 Business Education Endorsement
ACCT 210, Principles of Accounting I (3 credits)
BADM 101, Survey of Business (3 credits)
BADM 350, Legal Environment of Business (3 credits)
BED 480, 7-12 Business Education Methods (3 credits)
ECON 202, Principles of Macroeconomics (3 credits)
MIS 105, Introduction to Computers (3 credits)
Prior learning practicum documented as work history
Praxis II Content Exam
Total: 18 credits
7-12 Driver Education Endorsement
DRED 460, Driver and Safety Education (3 credits)
DRED 480, Special Methods in the Teaching of Driver Education (3 credits)
DRED 491, Independent Study--Driver Education (2 credits)
IE 450, Occupational and Safety Education (3 credits)
Total: 9 credits
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Middle-Level Endorsement PHYS 101/101L, Survey of Physics (4 credits)
Middle level preparation is integrated into all certification programs, K-8, K-12, and 7-12, for SEED 413, 7-12 Science Methods or ELED 320, K-8 Science Methods (2-3 credits)
students admitted after September 1, 2000. Graduates beginning their professional courses Praxis II Content Exam
prior to that date may add a middle level endorsement with the following course work. The
middle level endorsement may be added to a K-8, K-12, or 7-12 certificate. 5-8 Middle Level for Social Science Content Area Education
Endorsement
5-8 Middle Level Education Endorsement HIST 151, United States History I (3 credits)
EPSY 327, Child and Adolescent Development (3 credits) HIST 152, United States History II (3 credits)
MLED 461/561, Issues in Middle Level Education (3 credits) GEOG 210, World Regional Geography (3 credits)
MLED 480/580, Middle Level Methods (3 credits) POLS 100, American Government (3 credits)
MLED 495, Practicum in Middle Level Teaching (1 credit) SEED 415, 7-12 Social Science Methods or ELED 360, K-8 Social Science Methods (2 credits)
Praxis II Content Exam Electives (6 credits)
Choose from economics, history, geography and/or political science.
Praxis II Content Exam
5-8 Middle Level for English/Language Arts Content Area
Education Endorsement
ENGL 300 level literature course (3 credits)
Coaching Endorsements
ENGL 300 level or above writing course (3 credits) The coaching endorsement may be issued on a K-8, K-12, or 7-12 certificate.
LING course (3 credits) Elementary Coach or 7-12 Assistant Coach
SEED 424, 7-12 Language Arts Methods or ELED 440, K-8 Language Arts Methods (2 credits)
PE 354, Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries (2 credits)
SEED 450, 7-12 Teaching Reading in the Content Area or ELED 450, K-8 Reading Methods
(2 credits) 7-12 Head Coach for Specific Sport: Select appropriate course.
SPCM 200 level course (3 credits) PE 469, Coaching Baseball/Softball (1 credit)
Praxis II Content Exam PE 470, Coaching Basketball (1 credit)
PE 471, Coaching Football (1 credit)
PE 473, Coaching Track and Field/Cross Country (1 credit)
5-8 Middle Level for Mathematics Content Area Education
PE 474, Coaching Wrestling (1 credit)
Endorsement
PE 475, Coaching Volleyball (1 credit)
MATH 115, Precalculus (5 credits) PE 477, Coaching Soccer (1 credit)
MATH 346, Applications of Mathematics for Elementary and Secondary Teachers (2 credits)
MATH 361, Modern Geometry (3 credits)
MATH 381, Introduction to Probability and Statistics (3 credits) Special Education Endorsement
SEED 418, 7-12 Math Methods or ELED 350, K-8 Math Methods (2 credits) Blind/Visually Impaired Endorsement
Praxis II Content Exam This endorsement may be issued only on a K-12 special education certificate.
SPED 421/521, Introduction to Orientation and Mobility for the Blind (3 credits)
SPED 422/522, Teaching of Braille (3 credits)
5-8 Middle Level for Science Content Area Education
SPED 423/523, Introduction to Teaching Students Who Are Blind (2 credits)
Endorsement
SPED 424/524, Introduction to Educational Aids for Students Who Are Blind (1 credit)
BIOL 101/101L, Biology Survey I (3 credits) SPED 425/525, Anatomy and Function of the Eye (3 credits)
BIOL 211, Environmental Biology (3 credits) SPED 488, Student Teaching (4 credits)
CHEM 106/106L, Chemistry Survey (4 credits) SPED 490/590, Seminar (2 credits)

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MLED 492, Earth/Space (1 credit)
Total: 18 credits
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Teacher Education Certification Only Program Certification in Secondary Education
K-12 Content Areas and 7-12 Content Areas INED 411, South Dakota Indian Studies (3 credits)

This academic certificate program provides an option for individuals who want to become Choose one (2 -3 credits)
teachers and who have baccalaureate degrees in K-12 or 7-12 content majors in which the EPSY 302, Educational Psychology (2 credits)
South Dakota Board of Education certifies teachers. This certification-only program prepares EPSY 741, Psychology of Learning (3 credits) with Sophomore Field Experience
prospective teachers with the necessary pedagogical knowledge and skills to succeed as K-12 *Special Methods, Major (2-3 credits)
or secondary teachers. SPED 401/501, Introduction to Educating Secondary Students with Disabilities (1 credit)
Admission Requirements: *EDFN 325, Instructional Design (1 credit)
Cumulative GPA of 2.6; EDFN 475/575, Human Relations (3 credits)
Content GPA of 2.6; and EPSY 327, Child & Adolescent Development (3 credits)
Completion of ENGL 101 and SPCM 101, SPCM 215, or SPCM 222 with *SEED 300, General Middle Level and Secondary Education Methods (2 credits)
no grade less than “C” *SEED 301, Secondary Education Junior Field Experience (2 credits)
*SEED 450/550, 7-12 Teaching Reading in the Content Area (2 credits)
Testing Requirements: *HLTH 400, Elements of Health (2 credits)
1) Successful completion of the Praxis I Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST) in reading, writing *EDER 415, Educational Assessment (2 credits)
and mathematics. *EPSY 420/520, Classroom Management & Discipline (2 credits)
2) Successful completion of the Praxis II Content Exam in major area of preparation. Choose one (2-3 credits)
3) Successful completion of the Praxis II Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) exam. *EDFN 439, K-12 Issues (2 credits)
EDFN 720, Philosophies of Education (3 credits)
Procedures: Choose one (8 credits)
(1) Apply for admission in Enrollment Services. *SEED 488/ELED 488, K-12 Student Teaching (8 credits)
(2) Submit official transcripts from institutions attended previously. *SEED 488, 7-12 Student Teaching (8 credits)

(3) Complete a declaration of program and pass the Praxis II content exam. *Admission to Teacher Education required to enroll in these courses. .
Classes will vary depending on the students program. See advisor information concerning these
(4) Make application for admission to teacher education at the School of Education Office. classes.
(5) Pass the PPST exam. Total: 37-40 credits
(6) Take the Praxis II PLT exam during student teaching experience.
(7) The Northern State University transcript will indicate that the student has completed the
certification requirements for the chosen program. Northern State University will grant its
institutional recommendation when the student applies for certification.
NOTE: This program is recognized by the South Dakota Department of Education and meets
South Dakota requirements for certification. It may or may not be recognized by other states
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School of Fine Arts
Spafford Hall, Room 315
(605) 626-2497
Theater Office
Johnson Fine Arts Center, Room 128
(605) 626-2563
Mr. Larry Wild, Theater Technician;
Mr. Daniel Yurgaitis, Theater Director
A minor is offered in the academic area of
theater. This minor will compliment the Bachelor
of Arts, Bachelor of Science and Bachelor
of Science in Education or Music Education
degrees in majors such as English, history, music
and speech. Students should consider the
minor in theater if they plan 1) a professional or
semi-professional career in theater, 2) graduate
studies in theater, 2) to participate in dramatic
arts at the secondary school level, or 4) to work
with community theaters.
All Northern State University students can
take part in campus theater productions and
gain experience in acting, directing, stage
management, lighting, make-up stagecraft and
music theater. While any students may register
for THEA 289, Theater Activities, with or without
credit, theater minors must fulfill the Theater
Activities credits as required in their program. A
minimum of three major productions are staged
each year in Northern’s 1,000 seat Johnson
Fine Arts Center Theater. Productions include
an annual fall musical and two other main stage
productions.
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Although students who elect a minor in theater must
have a faculty advisor from their major area, it is also
recommended that a theater faculty member serve as
an additional advisor to assist in choosing electives
and specialization that will provide preparation to the
study of theater.
The NSU theater department has a chapter of
Masquers for students interested in stage production
and other aspects of theater.
THEATER
Theater
Programs
Bachelor of Arts in Musical Theater (BA)
Theater Minor
Career Directions
Acting
Directing
Design
Make-up
Sound and lighting technician
Theater administrator
Community theater manager/director
Stagehand
Musical Theatre (BA)
MUAP 102/302, Class Instruction: Voice (3 credits)
MUAP 200/300/400, Applied Voice (3 credits)
MUS 110, Basic Music Theory I (4 credits)
MUS 111, Basic Music Theory II (4 credits)
MUS 342, Diction and Literature (2 credits)
THEA 100, Introduction to Theatre (3 credits)
THEA 131, Introduction to Acting (3 credits)
THEA 241, Stagecraft (3 credits)
THEA 282, Beginning Dance Technique: Jazz Dance (2 credits)
THEA 289, Theatre Activities (3 credits)
THEA 351, Directing (3 credits)
THEA 353, Musical Theatre Workshop (4 credits)
THEA 381, Dance Technique: Tap Dance (2 credits)
THEA 385, Dance Technique: Musical Theatre Styles
(2 credits)
THEA 435, Musical Theatre History (3 credits)
THEA 455, Advanced Acting (3 credits)
THEA 498, Senior Project: Musical Theatre (1 credit)
Theatre Group A Electives (3 credits)
THEA 243, Makeup (1 credit)
THEA 315, History of the Theatre (3 credits)
THEA 451, Advanced Directing (3 credits)
THEA 491, Independent Study (3-6 credits)
THEA 492, Topics: Acting for the Camera
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Theater
Theater Group B Electives (3 credits)
THEA 441, Scene Design (3 credits)
THEA 445, Stage Lighting (3 credits)
THEA 492, Topics: Stage Management (3 credits)
THEA 494, Internship (3-6 credits)
Literature Group C (3 credits)
ENGL 431, Shakespeare I
ENGL 432, Shakespeare II
Voice Performance Group D Electives (3 credits)
MUAP 102/302, Class Voice (1 credit)
MUAP 200/300/400, Applied Voice (1 credit)
MUS 343, The Study of Opera (3 credits)

Theater Minor
THEA 100, Introduction to Theater (3 credits)
THEA 131, Introduction to Acting (3 credits)
THEA 241, Stagecraft (3 credits)
THEA 289, Theater Activities (2 credits)
THEA 351, Directing (3 credits)
Electives (4 credits)
Total: 18 credits
Suggested electives
THEA 355, Creative Drama for Children (2 credits)
THEA 391, Theater Projects (1-3 credits)
THEA 441, Scene Design (3 credits)
THEA 445, Lighting (3 credits)
THEA 455, Advanced Acting (3 credits)

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Washington Internship
WASHINGTON CENTER INTERNSHIP
AND ACADEMIC SEMINARS
Qualified second-semester sophomore, junior, and senior students may spend a
semester at the Washington Center in Washington, D.C. The Washington Center
program allows students to experience life in the nation’s capital, and to work with and
learn from policy-makers. Semester programs are offered in such areas as:
1. Politics, Lobbying, and Government Affairs;
2. Broadcast and Print Journalism;
3. Executive Branch and Public Administration;
4. Congress;
5. Minorities in Congress;
6. Foreign Policy and International Relations/Studies;
7. International and Cultural Exchange;
8. Business/International Business and Trade, and Economics
9. International Development;
10. Law and Legal Studies.
Washington Center students can earn a full semester of credit (typically 15-18 semester
hours) by participating in a seminar in the program area, writing a research paper or
taking an evening elective course, and by participating in an internship. Internship
placements have included the Office of the U.S. Senate, CNN, the White House, the U.S.
Department of State, and the Federal Trade Commission. Students must have a grade
point average of 2.50 or higher to apply.

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