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Student Employment

Gain experience, earn money, and grow your career while studying at NSU.

Student Accounting & Cashiering

Student Accounting and Cashiering

The Student Accounting & Cashiering Office is the central billing and collection point for Northwestern State University, and is responsible for managing the university billing, collecting, and cashiering functions.

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School of Social Sciences and Applied Programs

Located in the heart of Natchitoches, the School of Social Sciences and Applied Programs at Northwestern State University offers a dynamic range of undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs designed to launch students into meaningful, purpose-driven careers.

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Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts (Scholars/Honors)

Explore limitless opportunities with a flexible degree shaped by your passions and strengthened by the critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills employers value most.

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Office of Enrollment Management

Your path to NSU starts here. Guiding you from first click to first day with personalized support, smart planning, and a student-first enrollment experience.

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Practitioner Teacher Program

Fast-track your path to the classroom with this intensive, fully online one-year certification program. Designed for motivated professionals who already hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, this program equips you with the credentials, confidence, and classroom-ready skills needed to launch your teaching career. With streamlined admission for candidates who meet GPA and licensure test requirements, you can move quickly from aspiration to certification—without putting your life on hold.

Graduate Certificate in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)

The Graduate Certificate program consists of 15 credit hours–five courses; three semester hours each–and can be completed in one academic year (consecutive fall and spring semesters). The Certificate courses also serve as the foundation for the Concentration in TESOL in the Master of Arts in English degree program.

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