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Northwestern State University offer over 20 Master degree programs. These programs provide the student with a top notch education and a competitive edge in the global market. Our programs are delivered in multiple ways, we still provide traditional classroom as well as Internet based courses. Many of our degrees are obtainable completely online while some are only face-to-face programs. No matter what degree program you are looking at the Graduate School recruiter will provide assistance throughout the admission, application and enrollment stages. If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact the office. 

318-357-6000 or gattic@nsula.edu

Graduate School Admissions Requirements

For admission to the Graduate School, you will need to submit:
1.    Application and fee or apply online at Online Application (www.applyweb.com/aw?nsula)
2.     All transcripts from colleges/universities attended
3.  GRE scores
4.   Immunization form
5.  2 completed recommendation forms 
6.   Any specific requirements for your degree program
a.               Alternative Certification Packet    MAT or PREP
 
Many of the programs at NSU allow you to attend NSU’s Graduate School provisionally for one semester after you complete your application for admission.  During your first semester, you may complete your other requirements.  Please contact me regarding provisional admission opportunities for your program.


Graduate programs offered:
Master of Arts degree in Adult and Continuing Education
Master of Arts Degree in Art
Master of Science degree in Clinical Psychology (two specializations available)
Master of Education degree (5 degree programs available, one with 3 concentrations)
Master of Education in Educational Technology Leadership
Educational Specialist degree in Educational Leadership and Instruction (3 concentration areas available)
Master of Arts degree in English (three areas of interest available)
Master of Science degree in Health and Human Performance (three concentrations available)
Master of Arts degree in Heritage Resources
Master of Arts degree in Teaching (5 degree programs available)
Master of Music degree
Master of Science degree in Nursing
Master of Arts degree in Student Personnel Services (two concentrations available)
Alternate Teacher Certification programs
Graduate programs offered 100% Online:

Master of Arts Degree in Adult Education
Master of Arts Degree in Art
Master of Arts Degree in English
Master of Arts in Teaching Degrees, Professional Studies
     Early Childhood Education, Grades PK-3 (548A)
     Elementary Education Grades 1-5 (506A)
     Middle School Education Grades 4-8 (507A)
     Secondary Education Grades 6-12 (508A)
     Mild/Moderate Special Education Grades 1-12 (518A)
Master of Arts in Teaching Degrees, Practitioner Teacher Program (PREP) (*All PREP degrees are delivered as hybrid programs that includes some face-to-face instruction along with online instruction).
     Elementary Education Grades 1-5 (506B)
     Middle School Education Grades 4-8 (507B)
     Secondary Education Grades 6-12 (508B)
     Mild/Moderate Special Education Grades 1-12 (518B)
Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction
     Concentration in Educational Technology Leadership
     Concentration in Professional Teaching Standards
Master of Education in Early Childhood Education
Master of Education in Educational Technology Leadership
Master of Education in Special Education
     Concentration in Gifted Education
     Concentration in Mild/Moderate
Master of Science in Health & Human Performance
     Concentration in Health Promotion
Master of Science in Radiologic Science (*Students are required to come to the Shreveport, LA campus once at the beginning and once at the end of the semester for some courses as identified in the course schedule.)

Specialist Degree: Educational Specialist in Educational Leadership and Instruction
     Concentration in Educational Technology
     Concentration in Special Education

Add-On Certification: School Library Service
Add-On Certification: Mild/Moderate Special Education
Add-On Certification: Special Education - Early Interventionist

On-Campus:
NSU offers Graduate Assistantships to students who plan to attend NSU full-time on-campus.  NSU’s GA positions are part-time jobs on campus in one of the academic or student affairs departments.  GA positions are $10,000 per academic year.
 
Contact information:
Admissions and registration questions:
Carolyn Gatti         gattic@nsula.edu
 
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For Information on the GRE
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