2020-2021 NSU-MUSKOGEE CAMPUS VIEWBOOK
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2020-2021 NSU-MUSKOGEE CAMPUS VIEWBOOK
Northeastern State University; 2020-2021 NSU-
Muskogee Campus Viewbook
NSU; You Belong Here!
Welcome to Northeastern State University!
At NSU, we’ll turn your dreams into a career.
Here, we’ll introduce you to friends you’ll keep for a lifetime and help you
discover your passion and embrace your future.
This is your NSU — where your success is our mission!
NSU AT A GLANCE
Educating Oklahoma for more than 100 years! Historic Institution since 1851.
4TH Largest 4-year public institution
in Oklahoma
NSU Broken Arrow
$ AFFORDABLE UNIVERSITY
Green Country’s
NSU Tahlequah
NSU Muskogee
NO.
1 4-year college in the nation
serving Native Americans
3 CAMPUSES Total Enrollment: 7,517
Named one of the top 40 safest college campuses in the nation
58 Undergraduate Degrees
18:1 student to faculty/staff ratio
26 Graduate Degrees
1 of 23 Optometry schools in the
U.S. - the only one in Oklahoma!
85% of classes have 30 students or less 225+
organizations
300+
Opportunities to Study send recruiters to at
Abroad in more than least one NSU Career
50+ countries Services event annually
85% of
2018-2019 graduates 79%
are employed or of 2018-2019 undergraduate
continuing their
education students received financial aid
*Academic Year 2019-2020, unless otherwise noted
Our Degree Programs At NSU Muskogee, we serve junior, senior and graduate-level students offering programs in: » Nursing, M.S.N. (Online) » Nutritional Sciences B.S. » Occupational Therapy, M.S. » Organizational Leadership B.S (Online) » Physician Assistant Studies, M.S. » Public Health, M.P.H. (90% Online) » RN to BSN Program » Speech-Language Pathology B.S. » Speech-Language Pathology, M.S. Several of our programs can lead to licensure in Oklahoma or other states! To learn more about what programs fulfill those requirements, visit nsuok.edu/LicensingDisclosures.
Nursing, M.S.N. (Online)
Have a bachelor of nursing? The MSN program
provides educational mobility and preparation in
nursing at the graduate level to qualified registered
nurses. The nursing faculty is committed to excellence Hi! I’m Rowdy,
in developing masters prepared nurses!
NSU’s official mascot.
Nursing offers a 32-semester hour Master of Science in
Nursing with a focus for bachelor of nursing prepared Be sure to check out our website
registered nurses. The curriculum, designed to build www.nsuok.edu for more
on the student’s previous education and experience,
prepares nurses for professional nursing practice. information about NSU!
Major areas of emphasis include:
» Advanced practice roles
» Cultural competencies
» Theories
» Technology
» Research
» Evidence-based practice
» Issues in nursing practice
The minimum time required to complete the program
is three academic semesters (10 months), provided the
student meets all other program, graduate college and
university requirements.
» Students working full-time typically complete the
program in six semesters (two academic years).
» Students may take a maximum of six years to
complete the program after enrolling in nursing
courses with field experiences.
» Most of the degree is available in an online option!
For more information, please call 918.444.5410.
Nutritional Sciences B.S.
Dietetics is the high-tech science of applying food and
nutrition principles to personal and community health!
The Registered Dietitian is the only nationally
recognized credential in foods, nutrition, and dietetics,
and is recognized as the nutrition expert in health care,
nutritional counseling, food production, sales and the
media. Most employment in the healthcare industry
requires the R.D. credential. Jobs with the most
potential for advancement are closed to nutritionists,
who are not registered dietitians.
Allied Health option students complete prerequisite
courses needed to apply to a wide variety of healthcare
professional programs or graduate school.
» Students receiving a degree in Nutritional Sciences
- Allied Health option will be competitive because
their educational experience brings a special
dimension to their overall knowledge of the
relationship of nutrition to health.
» The Allied Health option within the Nutritional
Sciences program will allow students to utilize this
bachelor degree to meet prerequisites for a variety
of health professional programs, including:
» Occupational therapy Physician Assistant Studies, M.S.
» Physical therapy
The 27-month Physician Assistant Studies curriculum
» Radiologic technology requires 110 credit hours to graduate with a Master of
» Dental hygiene Science in Physician Assistant Studies. The PA program
is housed on the NSU Muskogee campus.
» Physician assistant
The mission of the Physician Assistant Studies Program
For more information, please call 918.444.3775.
at Northeastern State University is to graduate qualified
and compassionate physician assistants to address the
Occupational Therapy, M.S. shortage of providers in rural northeastern Oklahoma
and among the American Indian populations.
One of only two OT programs in the state of Oklahoma!
For more information please call 918.444.5464.
Our small class sizes, with a cohort of 20 students a
year, means that we can focus on training high-quality
occupational therapists for the rural region of Public Health, M.P.H. (90% Online)
Eastern Oklahoma.
The Master of Public Health program is a post-
» 100% pass rate on NBCOT certification exam baccalaureate program with two pathways:
(as of 2019-2020)
» Public Health Leadership
» Join the Student Occupational Therapy Association
» Global Health
(SOTA)! Students in SOTA participate in community
service projects throughout the year including: The program accepts both full and part-time students
and provides students with knowledge essential to the
• Helping with prom for Oklahoma School
practice of public health on a global scale.
for the Blind
Students develop a strong foundation in public health
• Running a sensory booth for a non-profit event
by studying biostatistics, environmental health issues,
• Food and clothing drives epidemiology, health policy and management and social
The student organization prepares students for and behavioral determinants of health, as well as study
involvement in state and national organizations in specialization areas so graduates gain the expertise
after graduation. necessary to address some of the world’s most pressing
problems.
The curriculum consists of 81 hours and is a
30-month program. For more information, please call 918.444.3775.
For more information, please call 918.444.5216.
RN to BSN Program
Organizational Leadership B.S (Online) Ready for the next step in your nursing career?
The B.S. in Organizational Leadership is part of the The Nursing, B.S.N. degree provides registered nurses
statewide initiative, Reach Higher- Oklahoma’s Degree (R.N.s) a 30 credit-hour upper-division program leading
Completion Program! to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree! The mission
NSU is one of seven regional universities participating of the program is to provide educational mobility for
in this unique program specifically designed for working associate degree and diploma-prepared nurses and to
adults. provide preparation for graduate education in nursing.
The curriculum, designed to build on the student’s
Core courses will be taught in an eight-week format previous education and experience, prepares nurses
online. for professional nursing practice. Areas of program
Students must emphasis are family nursing, community health,
leadership and research.
» Have an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science
degree or 72 credit hours Graduates are prepared to:
» Be 21 years of age » Provide primary health care in diverse settings
» Have a minimum of 2.0 graduation/ retention GPA in » Provide education to individuals, families and
past college coursework. community groups
For more information, visit » To continue lifelong learning
www.NSUOK.edu/ReachHigher, The minimum time required to complete the program is
email ReachHigher@nsuok.edu or call 918.444.5034. 10 months, provided the student meets all other Nursing
and University graduation requirements.
» Students working full-time typically complete the
program in 16 months.
» Students may take a maximum of five years to complete the program after enrolling in nursing courses. » All nursing classes are online! » Our schedule is designed to meet the needs of full-time working nurses! For more information, please call 918.444.5410. Speech-Language Pathology B.S. Speech-language pathology is the study of disorders that affect a person’s speech, language, cognition, voice, swallowing and the treatment of these disorders and diseases. The Bachelor of Science in Speech-Language Pathology provides pre-professional undergraduate education as a prerequisite for admission to a master’s degree program in communication disorders. For more information, please call 918.444.3775. Speech-Language Pathology, M.S. The graduate program in Speech-Language Pathology provides students with academic and clinical practicum experiences necessary for a career in various work settings available to a Speech-Language Pathologist. Students who complete the master of science degree will have the academic and minimum 400 clinical practicum hours necessary to meet requirements for the: » The Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association » License in speech-language pathology from Oklahoma State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology » The Oklahoma State Department of Education Standard Certificate in Speech-Language Pathology For more information, please call 918.444.3775.
The
NSU Success
Team
We realize that college can be overwhelming…
NSU’s success team can help you every step of the way.
Academics Veterans Services Self-Care
Take advantage of campus
Find your best career As a Yellow Ribbon School, health services.
path, and stay on track to NSU serves 300+ students with nsuok.edu/healthservices
graduate. veteran benefits.
Free counseling and victim
nsuok.edu/advising veterans@nsuok.edu advocacy through HawkReach.
hawkreach@nsuok.edu
Finances Career Services Other Assistance
NSU’s Financial Literacy Center Career Services offers career Student Disability Services is
can help you make your best counseling, resume preparation, here to provide the resources you
financial plan. and interviewing strategies. need to be a successful student.
hawkcents@nsuok.edu HireNSUGrads.com nsuok.edu/disabilityservices
Fun Things To Do!
Muskogee offers a variety of things to enjoy from popular restaurants and shops to
beautiful green spaces, a refreshing water park and historic museums.
Here’s a snapshot of the fun you’ll find:
» The Castle of Muskogee » Muskogee Public Library
» USS Batfish » Five Civilized Tribes Museum
» Honor Heights Park » River Country Water Park
» Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame » Three Rivers Museum of
and Museum Inc. Muskogee, OK, Inc.The Next Step Is Yours
• Complete the Application for Admission at apply.nsuok.edu
Don’t forget to submit the $25 non-refundable application fee.
• Submit Your Official Transcripts
Your application is not complete until all official transcripts are received.
Transcripts with in-progress coursework are accepted.
• Apply for Financial Aid and Scholarships
Financial aid and scholarships cannot be awarded until after you’re admitted, but you can apply now.
Find NSU-specific scholarships online at scholarships.nsuok.edu. NSU’s FAFSA code is 003161.
Our scholarship application is available starting Sept. 1. FAFSA is available starting Oct. 1.
Check out nsuok.edu/financialaid or nsuok.edu/GradFinAid for more info.
• Schedule your Advisement Appointment
After you’re admitted, this meeting is the first step to enrolling as a new undergraduate student.
Call 918.444.3651 to schedule an advisement appointment.
Graduate students should contact their faculty advisor.
Transfer Requirements
Option 1 Option 2 Option 3
(Tahlequah only) (Tahlequah, (Tahlequah,
Broken Arrow Broken Arrow and
and Muskogee) Muskogee)
7 - 23 Credit 24 - 30 Credit 31+ Credit
hours hours hours
1.7 GPA & 1.7 GPA 2.0 GPA
satisfy all (cumulative) (cumulative)
freshmen
adm. req.
Graduate Requirements
Complete the graduate college application at: apply.nsuok.edu.
To apply, you’ll need the following:
» An undergraduate GPA of 2.5 overall, a 2.75 GPA in your last 60
undergraduate hours, or entrance exam scores as designated in
the Graduate Catalog.
» Official transcripts of all previous course work.
» International students need a TOEFL score.
» More information is available on the international student
graduate application.Contact Admissions & Recruitment @go2nsu
918.444.4675 or 800.722.9614
nsuinfo@nsuok.edu Go2NSU.com
2400 W. Shawnee St., Muskogee, OK 74401
Plan Your Visit! Sign up for a tour at:
www.nsuok.edu/campustour
Kansas
Distance measured from NSU, Muskogee Campus
Wichita (3.5 hr) Missouri
Broken Arrow, OK - NSU Broken Arrow Campus; 30 min Springfield (3 hr)
Tahlequah, OK - NSU Tahlequah Campus; 1 hr Joplin (2 hr)
Tulsa, OK; 1 hr
Oklahoma City, OK; 2.25 hr Tulsa
Oklahoma
Wichita, KS; 3.5 hr
Springfield, MO; 3 hr
Joplin, MO; 2 hr
(1 hr)
BROKEN
Fayetteville (2 hr)
Arkansas
ARROW (30 min) TAHLEQUAH
Fayetteville, AR; 2 hr (30 min)
Ft. Smith, AR; 1.5 hr Oklahoma
City (2.25 hr)
Little Rock, AR; 3.5 hr MUSKOGEE Ft. Smith
Texarkana, AR; 4 hr (1.5 hr) Little Rock
Dallas, TX; 4 hr (3.5 hr)
NSU Tahlequah Campus
NSU Muskogee Campus
Texas
NSU Broken Arrow Campus Texarkana (4 hr)
Distance measured from Dallas (4 hr)
NSU, Muskogee Campus
Title IX
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972: Northeastern State University (NSU) does not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, religion, disability, age, veteran status or sexual orientation in its programs and
activities. These protections range to employment with and admission to NSU as well as participants in university
sponsored programs. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination
policies: Jamie Hall, Title IX Compliance Coordinator • Northeastern State University 918.444.2120 • titleix@nsuok.eduYou can also read
