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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.

Transfer Students

Whether you’re an incoming or current transfer student, NSU’s transfer advisors are available to assist you with transcript evaluation, information on degree programs and support services. NSU is where You Belong.

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.

Northwest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) to NSU

Written & Oral Communication (9 hours)

NSU

NWACC

ENGL 1113 - Freshman Composition I ENGL 1013
ENGL 1213 - Freshman Composition II ENGL 1023
COMM 1113 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication COMM 1303

history and civic consciousness (6 hours)

NSU

NWACC

POLS 1113 - American Federal Government and PLSC 2003
HIST 1483 - American History 1492-1876 or HIST 2003
HIST 1493 - American History since 1876 HIST 2013

social and global analysis (3 hours)

NSU

NWACC

ECON 2213 - Principles of Microeconomics ECON 2023
ECON 2313 - Principles of Macroeconomics ECON 2013
GEOG 2133 - Global Economic Geography -
GEOG 2243 - Fundamentals of Geography GEOG 1123
PSYC 1113 - Introduction to Psychology PSYC 2003
SOC 1113 - Introduction to Sociology SOCI 2013
POLS 2313 - Introduction to International Relations PLSC 2803
POLS 2353 - Introduction to Comparative Politics -
COMM 2543 - Intercultural Communication -
CHER 1113 - Elementary Cherokee I -
CHER 1123 - Elementary Cherokee II -
SPAN 1113 - Elementary Spanish I SPAN 1003
SPAN 1123 - Elementary Spanish II SPAN 1013
SPED 3312 American Sign Language I -
SPED 3323 American Sign Language II -

professional and self development (6 hours)

All Freshman are required to take UNIV 1003 and an additional (3 hours) from the courses listed below.

Choose one of the following:

Professional Development

NSU

NWACC

CS 1003 / IS 1003 - Computers in Modern Society CISQ 1103
EDUC 4823 - Technology and the 21st Century Learner -
LIBM 2610 - Basics of Online Research -
LIBM 4611 - Advanced Online Research -
MS 2453 - Media Literacy or -
COMM 2453 Media Literacy -
TECH 3023 Technology and Society -
Any military science leadership, physical education activity, and/or performance based arts course(s). -

And, select 3 hours from the following:

Self Development

NSU

NWACC

H ED 1113 - Principles of Health and Fitness/Wellness HLSC 1103
NUTR 1653 - Basic Nutrition HLSC 2103
H ED 2212 - First Aid/Responding to Emergencies -
FIN 2113 - Personal Financial Planning -
HFS 1103 - Relationships and Marriage -
PSYC 1003 - Introduction to Human Behavior -

Humanities (6 hours)

Choose any two of the following:

NSU

NWACC

ANTH 2223 - Introduction to American Indian Studies -
ENGL 2113 - Introduction to Literature -
ENGL 3413 - World Literature ENGL 2213
CHER 4113 - Cherokee Cultural Heritage -
HIST 1113 - Early Western Civilization HIST 1003
HIST 1213 - Modern Western Civilization HIST 1013
HIST 3723 - Native American History -
HUM 2113 - Ancient Cultures HUMN 1003
HUM 2223 - Modern Cultures -
PHIL 1013 - Introduction to Philosophy PHIL 2003
ART 2023/HUM 2333 - Art Appreciation ARHS 1003
GEOG 2003 - Global Studies GEOG 1013
GEOG 2253 - World Regional Geography GEOG 2313
MUS 2553 - Rock Music Appreciation -
MUS 2543 - Music Appreciation MUSI 1003
MUS 2743 - Jazz Appreciation -
MUS 2863 - World Music -
DRAM 2763 - Theatre Appreciation THTR 1003
DRAM 2843 - Film Appreciation COMM 1003
WGS 2123 - Intro to Women's & Gender Studies HUMN 2003
NUTR 3653 - Food and Culture -
REL 2553 - Comparative Religion PHIL 2033
 

Natural Sciences (7-9 hours)

At least one course from the biological or physical sciences must include a lab.

Biological Science (3-4 hours)

NSU

NWACC

BIOL 1013 and BIOL 1011 - Introductory Biology I and Introductory to Biology Lab (Majors) -
BIOL 1114 - General Biological Science (includes lab) BIOL 1544
BIOL 1113 and BIOL 1111 - General Biological Science Lecture and General Biological Science Lab  
BIOL 3413 - Environmental Problems  

Physical Science (3-5 hours)

NSU

NWACC

CHEM 1123 and CHEM 1131 CHEM 1104
PHYS 1115 - Introduction to Physics PHYS 2014
GEOL 1114 - Introduction to Geology GEOL 1114
SCI 1114 - General Physical Sciences (includes lab) PHSC 2004
SCI 1113 and SCI 1111 - General Physical Science Lecture and General Physical Science Lab  
SCI 1314 - Astronomy (includes lab) ASTR 2004

Mathematics (3 hours, select one path)

NSU

NWACC

MATH 1313 Introduction to Statistics -
MATH 1473 - Applied Mathematics MATH 2213
MATH 1513 College Algebra (may be required for some majors) or an advanced course in mathematics, Statistics or Computer Science MATH 1203
MATH 1523 Functions and Change -

All math pathways are effective Fall 2019. See an Academic Advisor to select the appropriate math pathway. To have your math class evaluated contact Transfer Student Services.