Academics

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Graduate Programs

The Graduate School offers graduate study in more than 100 major programs and specializations.

NIU currently offers the following master’s degrees: Master of Accounting Science (M.A.S.), Master of Arts (M.A.), Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.), Master of Music (M.M.), Master of Physical Therapy (M.P.T.), Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.), Master of Public Health (M.P.H.), Master of Science (M.S.), Master of Science in Education (M.S.Ed.), and Master of Science in Taxation (M.S.T.).

The university also offers programs leading to the degrees of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) and Doctor of Education (Ed.D.). Currently, the Ph.D. is offered by ten academic departments and the Ed.D. in six academic majors.

Other degrees include the Performer’s Certificate, the Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) and the Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.).

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Degrees, Certificates & Certification Programs 

The Graduate School offers more than 110 areas of study for master's, doctoral, and other advanced degrees

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Courses, Catalogs & Registration 

Course times, descriptions and how to register

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Special Opportunities

Teaching and research opportunities for graduate students