NSU offers a diverse range of minor degrees designed to complement your major and broaden your academic horizons. Our minors provide you with the flexibility to explore your interests and develop specialized skills to enhance your career prospects.

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The music program teaches you to leverage critical thinking skills and develop discipline through the study of music to pursue a broader array of professional opportunities in music as well as other fields that require creative skills. The program is designed to provide you with the opportunity to pursue music in a formal setting while allowing you time to pursue your unique interests alongside broader course offerings in the liberal arts.

As an NSU music education major, you can learn to teach music to K-12 students, perform and create music, and develop students¡¯ understanding and appreciation of the art of music. We have two emphasis (Instrumental and Vocal): The instrumental emphasis is for you if you¡¯d like to teach K-12 instrumental music and supervise school music programs. The vocal emphasis prepares you to teach K-12 vocal and general music and supervise school music programs.

Our Master's in Music Education program offers a flexible way to complete your advanced degree in two years while you retain your current job. You'll be stimulated, challenged, and ready to move forward in the classroom and your career. The online program is practice-oriented and covers the essentials of research in music education, music theory, performance practices, conducting, pedagogy, and music education management. Courses are taught by highly qualified faculty with years of successful classroom experience.

Northern's Certificate in Organismal Biology, a branch of biology that's concerned with all aspects of the life of organisms, will enhance and broaden your education in the sciences.

Designed to meet teaching certification requirements in multiple states, the program opens doors to local and regional employment opportunities. The curriculum adheres to the Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) America Teacher Education standards, ensuring graduates are well-prepared to excel in educational settings.

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Northern¡¯s Piano Pedagogy Certificate provides music students the necessary knowledge to establish an independent piano studio or gain employment in a community music school setting. With this certificate, you will gain the skills to provide proficient instruction as a piano teacher to students of all ages and levels; utilize a variety of foremost piano methods and teaching approaches; cultivate facility in piano technique; and interact musically and professionally with teacher organizations at the local, state, and national levels.

With a career in athletic training, you¡¯ll help athletes achieve their maximum potential in health and performance. While pre-athletic training is not a major itself, we¡¯ll match you with a degree program and the necessary coursework required to prepare you for admission into a school of athletic training.

As a chiropractor, you¡¯ll provide treatment to get your patients back to full health and wellness. While pre-chiropractic is not a major itself, we¡¯ll match you with a degree program and the necessary coursework required to prepare you for admission into a chiropractic school.

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As a dentist, you¡¯ll provide care that has a lasting impact on patients¡¯ health and well-being as well as their smiles. While pre-dentistry itself isn¡¯t a major, we¡¯ll match you with a degree program and the necessary coursework required to prepare you for admission to a school of dentistry. Whether you want to work alongside colleagues or open your own dental practice, our program will help you gain the knowledge and skills to prepare you for success in this rewarding career path.