Northern State University Graduate Studies

We hope everyone had a fun, safe, and relaxing holiday weekend! As a reminder, our Art Education master's students are displaying their two-week residency projects in the Johnson Fine Arts Center until the 19th in Gallery X (Room 106). Make sure to plan a quick visit to see these incredible artworks in person!

Graduate Assistantships available!

Earn your master’s degree and gain professional experience on the beautiful campus of Northern State University in Aberdeen, South Dakota.

Graduate assistantships offer you:

✅ professional experience

✅ reduced tuition

✅ monthly stipends

✅ networking opportunities

Classes start August 21st.

Contact the Graduate Studies Office for more information about our master’s degree programs in Business, Education, and Fine Arts and to learn more about graduate assistantships.

[email protected] (605)626-2558

This week, our Music Education master's students joined our Art Education students on campus as they started their one-week summer residency. It truly has been a treat having so many incredibly gifted fine arts students on campus these last few weeks!

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Due to popular demand, the Summer Residency Art Exhibition has been extended until July 19th! You are now able to come view our students' incredible art pieces in Gallery X during working hours until then. However, still join us tonight at 6:30pm tonight for the opening reception to meet and chat with our master's students!

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Our Art Education students are hard at work as they finish their two-week residency on campus! As a reminder, some of these students will be displaying their talents tomorrow night at their pop-up show. Make sure to stop by JFAC tomorrow at 6:30pm to see their incredible artwork pieces!

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This Thursday (6/29), some of our Art Education master's students will be displaying their projects from their two-week residency on campus. Starting at 6:30pm, make sure to swing by Gallery X in the Johnson Fine Arts Center to see and chat with these incredibly gifted students!

Chelsea Nguyen recently graduated from Northern with her master's degree in music education. To her, the MME program was an indispensable part of her training as a music educator:

"The Master of Music Education program went above and beyond what I expected from it. The program changed the way I view music education and how I teach my students. The program not only provided me with opportunities to practice new pedagogies, but to learn from my amazing classmates from all around the world. This program is unique. Lastly, this program has renewed my excitement and increased my confidence in being a music educator."

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In 1953, Northern State University began offering graduate degrees in education. By our count, this means that we are turning 70 years old this year! Our graduate programs have come a long way since 1953, now including several specialized education tracks and business MS degree options. Here's to 70 more years!

Brooke L Palleschi graduated from NSU in the Spring with her MSEd in Teaching and Learning. She is nothing but grateful to have completed her master's education at Northern:

"Northern State University's Master of Teaching and Learning program has not only helped me excel in the classroom as a high school English teacher but has prepared me for my new position as a continuous school improvement instructional coach. Throughout the program, I gained experience working and deciphering data resulting in positive changes in student achievement in my classroom. Additionally, this program allowed me to gain more confidence in working with students with special needs, ensuring that adaptations and modifications were adequately implemented and providing the tools to successfully work with our special education team. Lastly, I have the knowledge and the skills to evaluate curriculum and provide insight into whether the curriculum meets our school district's needs. I gained valuable knowledge and experience throughout my master's program at Northern State University."

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CarLee Mechels will graduate this summer with her MSEd in Sports Performance and Leadership. She shares some of her favorite aspects of the program:

"Northern’s Sport Leadership Program was unlike anything I have experienced before. The small class sizes helped me expand my knowledge and see the different perspectives there are in sports. I hope to use the knowledge I gained in my future careers and spread that to different people I meet along the way! Go Wolves!"

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At the 2023 Spring Commencement ceremony, we had six students graduate with their MSEd in counseling. Amy Mielke was one of these students, specializing in mental health counseling. Read about her experience below:

"Northern's graduate program for Mental Health Counseling was great. The professors were really supportive throughout the whole program! Not only did we gain education for the field, but I learned a lot about myself as well!"
~Amy Mielke, MSEd Mental Health Counseling

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Hi everyone!

We are excited to announce that we are expanding our social media presence! The Northern State University Graduate Studies office is now on LinkedIn, and we would love it if you could give us a follow on there. We hope to continue the great legacy of Northern State University as we expand our social media presence and get more students interested in unleashing their potential through our many graduate programs!

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Aberdeen area graduate students and alumni ages 21-40 - have you joined The EDGE, Aberdeen? Great way to network and find your people in the Hub City.

Join us next week at Wakeside Bar & Grill for our spring EDGE Event!
Totally FREE to attended (ages 21-40) Shuttle service will be available by request.

Join us and being a friend!

Congratulations to Northern's 2023 Spring Commencement graduates! We wish each and every one of these remarkable students the best of luck, and we cannot wait to see where their education from Northern takes them!

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Picture Credits: Kory Burdick

“Staying close to home and attending Northern State University was the right choice for me as a first-time freshman. Obtaining my graduate degree online through NSU as a full-time teacher and mother of two was also the right decision for me. The online courses have clear and consistent weekly expectations, making it easy to plan accordingly. The information within the courses applies directly to what I am doing as an educator, and I have been able to make positive changes to my instruction, communication and behavior management. I have been challenged to utilize new resources and reflect on the effectiveness of my teaching strategies. I tell my husband all the time that these courses are making me a better teacher. I am now nearly two classes away from completing my Master of Science in Education in Teaching and Learning. Go Wolves!” - Madison Dee Aguirre, MSEd Teaching and Learning Candidate


https://northern.edu/degrees/teaching-and-learning-msed-degree-online

Looking for a flexible online program to advance your educational career and expand your artistic abilities? Join Professor Cindy Davis to learn more about Northern State University's Online Master's in Art Education:

April 20, 2023, 4pm
Join Zoom Meeting
https://northern.zoom.us/j/91028991742

April 20, 2023, 5pm
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https://northern.zoom.us/j/91028991742

May 3, 2023, 6 pm
Join Zoom Meeting
https://northern.zoom.us/j/98383785214

https://northern.edu/degrees/art-education-msed-degree-online

"There are numerous things about being in this program that I could brag about. I would have to say the best thing about being in this program would be the help that the professors have provided me. Specifically, Dr. Wold and Dr. Vogel have helped me throughout the entire process, and I do not know if it would have gone as smoothly as it did without them. I would highly recommend the Accelerated Special Education Graduate program that Northern State has to offer, as it has helped me to become the best teacher I can be. I will always be thankful for the opportunities that Northern gave me and will forever be grateful." ~ Robert Coyle III, MSEd Special Education Candidate


https://northern.edu/degrees/special-education-msed-degree-online

Aberdeen-area graduate students and young alumni, we encourage you to check out the EDGE - a group for early career individuals in the Aberdeen area to meet and connect.

Aimed at Aberdonians ages 21-40, the EDGE is a great way to connect, socalize, and create community .

https://www.facebook.com/theedgeaberdeen

Thank you all for your support for Northern State University Graduate Studies!

You raised $2,195 to support experiential learning opportunities for our graduate students on our first Give N Day. We are #23 on the leaderboard, which is a great showing for our first year.

Thanks to the alumni and current students who told their story of the positive impact their Northern State graudate program has had on their lives and careers. We will continue to share stories here. Please nominate an alum or current student (or yourself!) by emailing: [email protected]

Thank you for all you do for Northern, especially our students!

Dr. Jim Weaver earned his master's in Leadership and Administration from Northern State University in 2010.

“I have to thank Northern State University on giving me a solid foundation through the education graduate program.

The experienced staff and supportive culture allowed me to complete my Masters degree while teaching full time and I was instantly placed on a new career path using my Masters degree from NSU.”

Dr. James Weaver
Director of Performing Arts and Sports
National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS)


MSEd in Leadership and Administration
https://northern.edu/degrees/leadership-and-administration-msed-degree-online

Current graduate student Garret Thompson recently presented at the COSMA conference on the Effect of Sports Retirement on Division II Athletes.

Garret explains what this opporutnity and many others at Northern have meant to him, "The graduate programs have helped me grow my knowledge and skills in higher education. I originally came to Northern to wrestle and get my undergraduate degree. However, NSU has become a place that both my fiance and I call home. Northern is a great university that values both its students and staff. It has helped me build connections that I hope to continually use in my professional career. I am forever thankful for this university and the opportunities it has given me!"

~ Garret Thompson, Sport Performance and Leadership

“Northern State University propelled me on a leadership journey that instilled in me that people are your most valuable asset.

The positive relationships I established have stood the test of time, and I am forever grateful for my NSU experience and masters degree.”

- Dr. Melissa Wheelock
ESU 10 Administrator


https://northern.edu/degrees/leadership-and-administration-msed-degree-online

"Being in the first cohort of the NSU MME was a valuable experience being able to professionally collaborate with other music educators from around the Upper Midwest. The classwork and discussions were reflective of the work we have done and of the NEW that we have learned. Working on my MME through NSU presented an outstanding opportunity to stretch my educational philosophies and teaching practices. It allowed me to develop a more open-minded approach to how I instruct the bands I have the privilege of directing."

Jeremy Schutter
NSU Master of Music in Music Education 2014
Aberdeen Central High School Band Director


https://northern.edu/degrees/music-education-masters-degree-online

We're counting Wolves in the Pack this Give N Day.

Excited for NSU Graduate Studies to be part of the Give N Day tradition this year. Funds will support graduate students conducting research and presenting at regional and national conferences.

All gifts help unlock the $1,000 challenge match for Graduate Studies.

Find us under "Academic Units and Divisions" https://givingday.northern.edu/


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GiveNDay 2023 Join me and give back!

"I was in the first class that graduated from the Masters of Accounting Analytics program in 2021. I attended Northern State University for my undergraduate degree in accounting and graduated in 2020 in the midst of the pandemic.

I chose to return home to Illinois and be with family but still wanted to attend the new Master of Accounting Analytics program. Luckily, Northern offered an online option for the Master’s program and I was able to continue to grow my relationships with professors I had established in my undergraduate studies.

The Master of Accounting Analytics program has top tier curriculum that has aided me on a daily basis in public accounting. The program advanced my knowledge of the software used in many businesses today and developed a deeper understanding of formal financial presentations. Accounting analytics are becoming an increasingly vital operation in the business world and I would recommend anyone in the finance/accounting field to enroll in this program. I am forever grateful for my time at Northern. Go Wolves!"

~ Annie Hair, MS in Accounting Analytics


https://northern.edu/prepare-cpa-exam

"My experience has been great! The knowledge I gained from classes applies to my work as an audit associate. The community enthusiasm I developed from being involved in campus activities prepared me to have healthy interactions with coworkers and clients. Lastly, I had adequate experience to be helpful to the company I am working for and the team I work with to achieve our goals. As a result, my graduate study at NSU provided me with professional skills to find satisfaction in my career, the company I work for, and the clients we serve."
~ Betser Roney, Northern State University MS Accounting Analytics

https://northern.edu/degrees/accounting-analytics-masters-degree-online