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With locations in Tahlequah, Muskogee and Broken Arrow, NSU is Oklahoma’s immersive learning institution. Choose from in-person, blended or online learning options.

Scholarships

NSU is committed to assisting students in applying and earning scholarships. Whether you are an incoming freshman or a continuing/returning student, NSU has a wide variety of scholarship options for students to choose from.

Clubs and Organizations

From networking to leadership opportunities, NSU’s over 80 clubs and organizations allow our students to build lasting relationships while getting the full college experience.

Homecoming

In 1924, NSU hosted its first-ever homecoming. One hundred years later, NSU and the Alumni Association invite you to return to NSU for the centennial celebration - Forever Green.

Graduate College

Whether transitioning to graduate school or returning to higher education, NSU’s graduate college is your next step. Choose from over 25 master's degrees and several certificate programs.

Natural Sciences Certificate

This certificate is embedded in the Natural Sciences, M.S.

The Master of Science in Natural Sciences program provides students with multi-disciplinary training in the natural sciences. The embedded graduate certificate in Natural Sciences will provide students with a graduate level research experience, seminar presentations, and course work. 

At least 25 percent of the coursework applied to this embedded certificate must be satisfactorily completed at NSU.

Required Courses - 10 hours


Students will take SCI 5511 twice; and SCI 5530 for a minimum of 2 credit hours.

Electives - 8 hours


Students can choose research hours or take graduate level biology, chemistry or physics courses for a total of 8 hours.

Certificate Total - 18 hours

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Degree Available At

  • Tahlequah
  • Broken Arrow

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Dr. Sung Kun Kim

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Minority Students

$48,195,863

Total Aid Disbursed in 2020-2021

1,471

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