NSU Catalog 2025-2026 
    
    Dec 05, 2025  
NSU Catalog 2025-2026

Education (AS)

Location(s): Northern State University Campus, Online, Huron Community Campus



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Student Learning Outcomes:

  • Analyze historical, legal, and philosophical influences on the U.S. education system.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of cognitive, social, and emotional development from childhood through adolescence.
  • Apply principles of educational psychology to enhance instruction and student engagement.
  • Design and develop instructional methods for students with exceptionalities and diverse cultural backgrounds.
  • Use research-based strategies such as differentiation, collaboration, and Response to Intervention (RTI) to support student success.
  • Interpret and apply education laws, professional ethics, and student/teacher rights
  • Uphold ethical standards while fostering equitable, safe, and supportive learning environments.
  • Reflect on classroom experiences to improve teaching effectiveness.
  • Apply classroom behavior management strategies that foster social-emotional growth and that are tailored to students’ developmental needs.

Coursework Required:


General Education Requirements - Associate (24 credits)


Please see General Education & Degree Requirements  for specific information about each SGR.

SGR #1 - 6 credits


SGR #4 - 3 credits


SGR #6 - 3 credits


Flexibility - 3 credits


Additional credits from SGR #3, SGR #4, or SGR #6 (course must be from different disciplinary prefix)

TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 60 CREDITS


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