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Online Master’s Degree Programs in North Dakota

Many schools now offer online master’s degree programs in common fields of graduate study, including business administration, computer science, counseling, education, healthcare, nursing, and social work. Most schools that offer these programs are authorized to accept applicants regardless of their state of residence. In North Dakota there are several public colleges and universities and a couple of private, non-profit schools that are active in offering online master’s programs. In addition, there are numerous out-of-state institutions of higher education with online master’s programs that admit qualified applicants who reside in North Dakota. This gives North Dakota residents access to a wide range of online master’s programs in a broad array of professional fields and academic disciplines.

This page provides an overview of North Dakota colleges and universities that have online master’s programs in many of the state’s most common fields of study, based on an analysis of graduation data collected by the US Department of Education for its Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). In addition, the sections below offer details on some of the out-of-state schools in the North Dakota region that are active in offering online master’s programs that accept applicants from North Dakota.

Schools in North Dakota That Offer Online Master’s Programs

The two largest universities in North Dakota, based on IPEDS enrollment data, are the University of North Dakota (UND) and North Dakota State University (NDSU). Both schools are active in offering online degree programs, including online master’s program. UND and NDSU are both part of the larger North Dakota University System, which includes several other publicly funded colleges and universities located throughout the state. Most of these schools, as is indicated in the table below, offer online degree programs, and many have online master’s programs in common fields of study. The table lists the seven largest public colleges and universities in North Dakota, the location of each school’s main campus, and whether not the school offers online degree programs.

School	Location	Online Degree Programs
University of North Dakota	Grand Forks	Yes
North Dakota State University	Fargo	Yes
Bismarck State College	Bismarck	Yes
Minot State University	Minot	Yes
Valley City State University	Valley City	Yes
Dickinson State University	Dickinson	Yes
Mayville State University	Mayville	Yes

This second table lists the two largest private, non-profit universities in North Dakota that are regionally accredited and that offer online master’s programs.

School	Location	Online Degree Programs
University of Mary	Bismarck	Yes
University of Jamestown	Jamestown	Yes

Schools in the North Dakota Region That Offer Online Master’s Programs

North Dakota residents who are interested in pursuing a master’s degree through an online program may want to explore programs offered by out-of-state colleges and universities. There are several out-of-state schools located in the North Dakota region that are active in offering online master’s programs, including schools located in the neighboring states of Minnesota, Montana, and South Dakota.

Minnesota State University is a multi-campus public university system with campuses in Mankato and Moorhead that offer numerous programs that can be completed online. Minnesota State’s Mankato campus offers online master’s programs in a number of education specializations, including English, Spanish, Reading, and Special Education. In addition, Minnesota State University Mankato has online master’s programs in accounting, business, educational leadership, engineering management, and urban planning that it offers through its Graduate & Professional Education Center in Edina. Minnesota State University Moorhead offers online master’s programs in business administration, education, healthcare administration, and nursing.

Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota (SMUMN) is a private, non-profit school with campuses in the Twin Cities, Winona, and Rochester. SMUMN offers online master’s programs in accounting, business administration, educational leadership, human resource and health and human services management, organizational leadership, public administration, social work, and more. Most of SMUMN’s online master’s program accept applicants from North Dakota.

Montana State University (MSU) in Bozeman is one of the public universities in the neighboring state of Montana, and it is active in offering online master’s programs in a variety of fields. The programs offered online by MSU include master’s programs in environmental science, financial planning, mathematics education, nursing, and science education.

Two of the largest public universities in the neighboring state of South Dakota also offer online master’s programs that North Dakota residents may want to explore. For example, South Dakota State University (SDSU) has online master’s programs in a number of education specializations, including agricultural education, chemistry education, and educational administration. SDSU also offers online master’s in engineering, human sciences, mass communication, public health, nursing, and sociology programs. The University of South Dakota (USD) offers online master’s programs in a variety of fields and specializations. Among USD’s programs are online master’s programs in accounting and business administration, organizational leadership and public administration, public health and social work, and sports management and educational leadership.

The 15 Most Common Areas for Master’s Degree Studies in North Dakota

Using IPEDS data on the number of students graduating from master’s program offered by schools in each state, OnlineEducation.com has determined the 15 areas of study in which master’s degrees are most commonly conferred by schools located in North Dakota. While IPEDS classifications do not align precisely with the names of specific master’s programs, an analysis of the IPEDS data does provide a representative overview of the fields in which the largest number of students are earning master’s degrees in North Dakota. These fields are:

Business Administration and Management, General
Special Education and Teaching
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Social Work
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Architecture
Communication Sciences and Disorders General
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Educational Leadership and Administration
Management Information Systems
Physician Assistant
Public Health
Computer Science
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education

The sections below offer details about the schools in North Dakota that offer online master’s programs in most of the fields listed above. In addition, each section includes information on out-of-state schools in neighboring and regional states that offer online master’s programs in these fields.

Online Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) Programs in North Dakota

The University of North Dakota (UND) and the University of Mary are the two schools in North Dakota that currently offer online Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs. UND’s online MBA program has several optional concentrations, including: Business Analytics; Social Entrepreneurship; International Business; and Government and Business. The UND program also gives students the option of completing a general business administration curriculum that includes advanced coursework in marketing, healthcare administration, social entrepreneurship, and other functional areas of business. The UND program is designed to be completed in roughly two years.

The University of Mary is a private, non-profit Benedictine university that offers an online MBA program with seven specialization options: Business Operations; Catholic Philanthropy; Healthcare; Human Resource Management (HRM); Project Management; Public Administration; and Virtuous Leadership. The online MBA program offered by the University of Mary is structured to be completed in as few as 16 months of full-time enrollment.

Among the schools in neighboring states that offer online MBA programs are the University of Montana, the University of South Dakota (USD), and Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota (SMUMN). The University of Montana program is a 32-credit online MBA program with a flexible enrollment policy, allowing students to complete the program in as few as twelve months or to take up to five years to earn their degree. However, the completion time for the University of Montana’s online MBA program depends on a number of factors, including whether or not a student entering the program has completed up to five undergraduate prerequisite courses in introductory business, economics, and accounting. Students in the University of Montana program have the option of attending campus-based classes or taking all of their courses online.

USD’s online MBA program, which is offered through the Beacom School of Business, is designed to accommodate students who have no prior training in business and students who majored in business in their undergraduate program or took introductory courses in accounting, economics, finance, marketing, and statistics. Students without prior business training may be required to take up to six online courses that are offered by USD in order to prepare them for the school’s MBA curriculum. The USD online MBA program features specializations in: Business Analytics; Finance; Health Services Administration; Marketing; and Operations and Supply Chain Management.

The online MBA program offered by SMUMN is an Accelerated Online MBA program that allows full-time students to earn their degree in as few as 18 months. The program gives students three options for specialization: Data Analytics; Social Media Management and Marketing; and Sustainability and Environmental Management.

Online Master’s in Education and Teaching Programs in North Dakota

Teachers and other education professionals in North Dakota can choose from numerous online master’s programs in a broad range of specializations that are offered by several of the state’s public universities. The University of North Dakota (UND), for example, has an online Master of Science (MS) in Curriculum & Instruction program for licensed K-12 teachers with a thesis and non-thesis option, as well as online MS programs in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Instructional Design Technology, Reading Education, and Special Education. UND also offers online Master of Education (MEd) programs in Elementary Education, Instructional Design Technology, Reading Education, and Special Education. The primary difference between the MS and MEd programs is that the MS program curricula do not include general advanced training, while the MEd programs provide a mix of general teacher training and specialization training for students who do not hold a teaching license.

Among the online programs offered by North Dakota State University (NDSU) are several School of Education master’s programs that give students a choice of pursuing an MS or an MEd degree. The specializations offered by NDSU include: Curriculum & Instruction; Agricultural Education; Family and Consumer Sciences Education; and Music Education.

Minot State University has an online MEd program with a format that allows teachers to specialize in Curriculum and Assessment or Special Education without having to take any campus-based classes, and to specialize in Art, Business, English, Mathematics, or Reading with a limited number of campus-based requirements. Students in the Minot State program take 18 credits of core courses that are offered during the school year and then complete 12 additional credits in a specialization through courses offered during the school’s summer term. Minot State also offers an online MS in Special Education program that is designed to prepare students for licensure in North Dakota.

Valley City State University (VCSU), Dickinson State University (DSU), and Mayville State University (MSU) are three additional public universities in North Dakota that offer online master’s programs in education fields. VCSU has an online MEd program with six specializations: Technology Education; Teaching and Technology; Library and Information Technologies; Teaching English Language Learners (ELL); Elementary Education; and English Education. DSU has an online Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program that is designed for mid-career professionals and recent college graduates who would like to become secondary school teachers. And MSU has a similar online MAT program that is designed for students who hold a bachelor’s degree in a field other than teaching/education and who would like to become secondary school teachers.

The University of Mary and the University of Jamestown are two private, non-profit schools in North Dakota that have online master’s programs in teaching and education. The University of Mary offers an online MEd program with nine specializations: Autism Spectrum Disorders; Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment; Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment (Licensure Track); Elementary Administration; Physical Education & Athletic Administration; Reading; Secondary Administration; Special Education Strategist; and Teacher Leadership. The University of Jamestown has an online MEd in Curriculum & Instruction program that is designed for licensed teachers who have an undergraduate degree in education.

South Dakota has several public universities that offer online master’s in teaching and education programs, including South Dakota State University (SDSU), which has an online MEd in Curriculum and Instruction program with Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, and Secondary Education tracks. The SDSU Curriculum and Instruction program is designed for teachers who are certified and for teachers who do not require additional certifications or endorsements. SDSU also offers an online MEd in Educational Administration program with Elementary and Secondary Education tracks, and online MS programs in Chemistry (Chemical Education) and Agricultural Education.

The University of South Dakota (USD) has two online master’s programs in education fields: an online Master of Arts (MA) in Educational Administration & Leadership program; and an online MS in Technology for Education & Training program. Students in the Educational Administration & Leadership program can choose between a concentration in Adult & Higher Education or K-12 Principal Licensure. Finally, South Dakota’s Black Hills State University (BHSU) has an online MS in Curriculum and Instruction program with specializations in: K-12 Mathematics Education; K-12 Technology Integrationist; Early Childhood Education; Early Childhood Special Education; K-12 Library Media; and K-12 Special Education. BHSU also has an online MS in Secondary Education teacher certification program, and an online MEd in Reading program.

Among the schools in Minnesota that offer online master’s programs in teaching and education are Minnesota State University Moorhead and Minnesota State University Mankato. The programs offered by Minnesota State’s Moorhead campus include an online MS in Curriculum and Instruction program and an online MS in Educational Leadership program. And Minnesota State’s Mankato campus offers an online MS in Educational Technology program that provides training in web-based classroom tools, educational software applications, and online learning methodologies.

Note: Online master’s in education and teaching programs may require applicants to hold a teaching license or certification or may be designed to prepare students for licensure upon graduation. Due to the fact that licensure requirements vary by state, North Dakota residents who intend to apply for a teaching license after earning a master’s degree through an online program should review the state’s eligibility requirements carefully, particularly when exploring programs offered by out-of-state schools. It is also important to note that some but not all online master’s in education and teaching programs require internships at schools and other educational institutions that must be approved by the program. Students should contact programs about the placement process before applying to programs offered by colleges and universities outside of their local area.

There is currently one school in North Dakota that has an online Master of Social Work (MSW) program: the University of North Dakota (UND). The online MSW program offered by UND is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) and provides students with an advanced generalist curriculum that includes training in clinical and macro practice social work. UND gives students the option of attending all of their courses online or enrolling in some campus-based classes, depending on an individual’s preference. However, all students in the program must complete in-person field education hours at sites approved by the program. The program has two tracks: a two- to three-year track for students who do not have prior training in social work; and a one- to two-year track for students who hold a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree from a CSWE-accredited undergraduate program.

Outside of North Dakota there are several schools in neighboring states that offer online MSW programs. The University of South Dakota (USD) has an online MSW program with an advanced generalist curriculum that provides training in the clinical delivery and administration of social work services to diverse communities in the Dakotas and other regional states. The program has a 60-credit traditional track for students who do not hold a BSW degree, and a 36-credit track for graduates from CSWE-accredited BSW programs. While all of the program’s coursework is offered online, students are required to complete in-person field education hours at social work sites approved by the program.

Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota (SMUMN) is another school in the North Dakota region that offers an online MSW program. The SMUMN program has a clinical social work curriculum and requires students to complete clinical field education hours at sites approved by the program. Students have the option of enrolling full-time in SMUMN’s online MSW program, which can lead to graduating in two years, or enrolling part-time, which typically leads to students graduating in three to four years. There is also an Advanced Standing track for students who hold a BSW degree from a CSWE-accredited undergraduate program. The Advanced Standing track takes one to two years to complete.

Note: Online MSW programs offer all or most of their didactic instruction via distance learning platforms. However, all MSW program require students to engage in field education, which means completing several hundred hours of fieldwork at clinical sites and/or social work agencies that align with a program’s curriculum. Applicants to out-of-state program should be aware of this requirement and may want to contact a program administrator regarding field placements prior to initiating the application process. In addition, licensing requirements for clinical social workers vary by state. For this reason, North Dakota residents who are considering online MSW programs in clinical social work that are offered by out-of-state schools should review North Dakota’s licensing requirements in advance to ensure that a program’s curriculum aligns with licensing requirements for clinical social workers in North Dakota.

Online Master’s in Nursing (MSN) Programs in North Dakota

The University of North Dakota (UND) and the University of Mary are two in-state schools that give Registered Nurses (RNs) options for earning a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree online. UND has an online MSN program for RNs who hold a bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN). It offers three Nurse Practitioner (NP) specializations: Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP (AGPCNP); Family NP (FNP); and Psychiatric Mental Health NP (PMHNP). All three of UND’s MSN specializations allow students to complete all of their didactic coursework online and provide students with assistance in finding convenient sites for the completion of required clinical hours. Students in the program can graduate with their MSN degree in as few as eight semesters (i.e., approximately three years).

The University of Mary’s online MSN program offers two specializations: Nurse Educator; and Nursing and Healthcare Informatics. Like UND’s online MSN program, the University of Mary program is designed for RNs who hold a BSN degree and allows students to take all of their didactic coursework online while completing clinical hours at off-campus sites approved by the program. The Nurse Educator specialization has a 20-month completion plan; the Nursing and Healthcare Informatics specialization take 24 months to complete.

RNs in North Dakota who are interested in exploring the options for earning an MSN degree online through programs offered by out-of-state schools may want to start by looking at programs offered by three schools in neighboring states: South Dakota State University (SDSU); Minnesota State University Moorhead; and Nebraska’s Clarkson College. SDSU offers an online MSN program for RNs who hold a BSN degree. It has three specialization options: Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL); Nurse Administrator; and Nurse Educator. SDSU’s CNL program requires 420 clinical hours and takes four years to complete. The Nurse Administrator and Nurse Educator programs include 180 clinical hours and can be completed in three years.

The online MSN program offered by Minnesota State University Moorhead has two specializations: Nurse Educator; and Nurse Administration and Organizational Systems Leadership. The program is designed for RNs who hold a BSN degree and includes practicums that amount to 200 hours of clinical work. The Clarkson program has an online Nursing Administration track and an online Nursing Education track, as well as FNP and AGPCNP specializations that require students to attend several campus-based sessions at Clarkson’s campus in Omaha.

Note: In-person clinical hours are an integral part of online MSN programs. Potential applicants to online MSN programs may want to contact a program administrator regarding clinical placements prior to initiating the application process, particularly if a program is offered by an out-of-state school. Another factor to consider prior to applying to an online MSN program offered by an out-of-state school is that licensing requirement for NPs and other advance practice nurses vary by state. It may thus be advisable to review North Dakota’s nursing licensure requirements prior to applying to a program offered by an out-of-state school.

Online Master’s in Counseling Programs in North Dakota

There are two North Dakota schools that offer online master’s in counseling programs, as well as several schools in neighboring and regional states that have online programs that accept applicants from North Dakota. The University of North Dakota (UND) offers an online Master of Arts (MA) in Counseling program with a K-12 School Counseling Emphasis. The 60-credit UND program is designed to be completed in two and a half years and includes a practicum and an internship that prepare students for licensure in school counseling. In addition, students in the UND program are required to attend four-day campus-based sessions in the summers following the program’s first and second years.

The University of Jamestown offers an online Master of Science (MS) in Clinical Counseling program that is similar to the UND program in structure. Students in the program take most of their courses online but must attend two week-long summer sessions in the first and second year of the program. In addition, the University of Jamestown program includes a clinical practicum and internship designed to prepare students to become licensed clinical counselors in North Dakota.

The University of South Dakota (USD), Minnesota State University Moorhead, and Montana’s University of Providence are three schools in neighboring states that offer online master’s programs in counseling. USD has an online MA in Addiction Studies program that is accredited by the National Addiction Studies Accreditation Commission (NASAC) and is designed to prepare students to apply for professional licensure in addiction counseling. It requires students to complete a supervised addiction counseling internship.

Minnesota State Moorhead has an MS in Counseling program that is mostly online, but that does require students to attend a limited number of campus-based classes. The program has three specialization options: Addiction Counseling; Clinical Mental Health Counseling; and School Counseling. All three specializations require students to complete clinical internships at approved sites. Finally, the University of Providence has an online MS in Counseling program with a clinical mental health counseling focus that requires students to attend three campus-based clinical skill development classes in four-day blocks during the first four semesters. Students in the University of Providence program are also required to complete a 100-hour clinical practicum and two 300-hour internships at sites approved by the program.

Note: Online master’s in counseling programs generally require students to complete several hundred hours of in-person practicum and/internship experiences at program-approved sites. Potential applicants to online programs should contact a program representative regarding clinical placements prior to submitting an application in order to ensure that a convenient site can be found, particularly if a program is offered by an out-of-state school. North Dakota residents should also take note of the fact that licensing requirements for professional counselors vary by state. Therefore, prospective students should review North Dakota’s counselor licensing requirements prior to applying to an online program in order to confirm that it will meet the requirements for licensure in North Dakota.

Online Master’s in Architecture Programs in North Dakota

While online master’s in architecture programs are not as numerous as online master’s programs in many other fields, there are two online programs in architecture fields that are offered by schools in North Dakota and in the North Dakota region. North Dakota State University (NDSU) has an online Master of Science (MS) in Transportation and Urban Systems program with a curriculum that focuses on transportation and land use integration, intelligent transportation technologies, and the design and planning of urban and public transportation systems.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) has an online MS in Architecture program with a specialization in Interior Design. The UNL program has a curriculum that includes coursework in environmental behavior, workplace design, and contemporary issues in interior design. While earning their degree via UNL, students in the online MS in Architecture program have the option of completing an Interior Design and Gerontology graduate certificate, which provides specialized training in building environments for aging occupants.

Online Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) and Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) Programs in North Dakota

Currently, there are no school in North Dakota that offer online master’s programs in speech-language pathology (SLP) or communication sciences and disorders (CSD). However, there are three schools in the North Dakota region that offer online master’s programs in these fields and that accept out-of-state applicants. Idaho State University (ISU) has an online Master of Science (MS) in SLP program that is accredited by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). The program has a 36-month, part-time completion plan and it requires students to attend two campus-based clinical practicums held during the summers. In addition, students in the program must complete an eight-week clinical externship at a site approved by the program.

The University of Northern Colorado and the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (UW-Eau Claire) are two additional schools that offer online master’s in SLP programs. The University of Northern Colorado program is an online Master of Arts (MA) in SLP program that requires students to attend several weeks of on-site classes at the university’s Greeley campus during the program’s first summer and to complete a 12-week supervised internship in an approved medical setting during the final summer of the program. Applicants to the University of Northern Colorado program are required to hold a bachelor’s degree in SLP, audiology, or communication disorders, although applicants who have completed the equivalent of an undergraduate major in one of these fields may be considered for admission.

UW-Eau Claire offers an online MS in SLP program that includes three weeks of campus residency sessions and requires 375 supervised hours of clinical work. The UW-Eu Claire program has a three-year completion plan and is designed for students who hold a bachelor’s degree in SLP/CSD or have completed the equivalent of an undergraduate major in communication sciences, including classes in the anatomy and physiology of speech and hearing, phonetics, audiology, and speech development.

Note: Online master’s in SLP and CSD programs generally require students to complete in-person internships at clinical sites approved by the program. It may thus be advisable to contact representatives from online programs offered by out-of-state schools in order to determine whether or not a convenient site for clinical hours is available. In addition, licensing requirements for SLP professionals vary by state. North Dakota residents who are considering programs offered by out-of-state schools should review their state’s licensing requirements in advance in order to determine whether a program’s curriculum aligns with North Dakota’s licensing requirements.

Online Master’s in Information Systems and Computer Science Programs in North Dakota

The University of North Dakota offers two online master’s programs that may be of interest to students looking to earn a master’s degree in computer science: an online Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science program; and an online MS in Data Science program. Both programs feature coursework in high performance computing and machine learning, but the MS in Computer Science program curriculum emphasizes software engineering, system security, and theories of computer science, while the MS in Data Science program has coursework in data collection, data engineering, and data analysis software. Both programs have two-year completion plans.

Minot State University does not have an online master’s in computer science program, but it does offer an online Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS) program through its College of Business. The MSIS program has a curriculum that provides training and instruction in database systems, information security, and other technical aspects of digital information systems management.

Outside of North Dakota there are several schools in nearby states that have online master’s programs in computer science. Dakota State University (DSU) in South Dakota offers an online Master of Science in Computer Science (MSCS) program with a five-course core, a designated Cyber Operations specialization, and electives that allow students to tailor their degree by taking five courses in several additional computer science specializations.

The University of Minnesota Online has an online MSCS program that is offered through its College of Science and Engineering at the University of Minnesota’s Twin Cities campus. The program allows students to complete all of their required courses online or to enroll in a mix of online and campus-based classes. And Bellevue University in Nebraska has an online MS in Computer Information Systems program with concentrations in Databases, Software Development, and Security.

Online Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies Programs in North Dakota

The University of North Dakota offers an online Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) program through its School of Medicine & Health Sciences. The program takes 24 months to complete and includes several residency sessions at the school’s Grand Forks campus as well as site-based clinical requirements.

The University of Nebraska is one school in the greater North Dakota region that offers an online MPAS program. The program is offered through the University of Nebraska’s Medical Center in Omaha and it is designed for physician assistants (PAs) who are already licensed and who can complete supervised clinical hours at their place of work. Students in the Nebraska program do not have to attend any campus-based sessions and can complete the program’s 36 credits in as few as five semesters.

Note: Online master’s in PA studies programs typically require students to complete clinical rotations at sites approved by the program. North Dakota residents who are considering an online program offered by an out-of-state school should contact a program administrator to ensure that a convenient clinical site can be found. In addition, licensing requirements for PAs vary by state. It is thus advisable to review North Dakota’s licensing requirements prior to applying to a program offered by an out-of-state school.

Online Master’s in Public Health (MPH) Programs in North Dakota

The University of North Dakota (UND) and North Dakota State University (NDSU) both offer online Master of Public Health (MPH) programs. UND has an online MPH with specializations in: Health Management & Policy; Indigenous Health; and Population Health Research & Analytics. The Health Management & Policy and Indigenous Health specializations are 100% online and do not require any campus visits. The Population Health Research & Analytics specialization requires students to attend a limited number of campus-bases classes.

NDSU has an online MPH program with a flexible structure that allows students to take all of their courses online or to enroll in a mix of online and campus-based courses. Students in the NDSU program can choose from four specializations: American Indian Public Health; Community Health Sciences; Management of Infectious Diseases; and Food Safety.

The University South Dakota (USD) and South Dakota State University (SDSU) in the neighboring state of South Dakota jointly offer an MPH program that can be completed online. USD and SDSU work together to offer a broad range of electives in public health, including courses in parasitology, substance abuse, social epidemiology, and nutrition. Students can enroll through USD or SDSU, after which they are required to complete 42 credits of core and elective coursework prior to graduating.

Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota (SMUMN) is another school in a neighboring state that offers an online MPH program that North Dakota residents may want to explore. The SMUMN program can be completed in two years of full-time enrollment, has a general public health curriculum, and requires students to complete a field education placement at a site approved by the program.