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Fall Enrollment for Northwestern Graduate Studies Open Until Aug. 25; Classes Begin Aug. 17

July 15, 2026

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµâ€™s new Master of Business Administration program is completely online and can be completed in 12 months.

ALVA, Okla. — Enrollment is open for all of Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ's master’s degree programs for the Fall 2026 semester, with applications due Aug. 25. Fall classes begin Aug. 17.

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Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ offers five master’s degree programs including a Master of Arts in American Studies.

Students may complete coursework at the Alva, Enid or Woodward campuses, or the University Center at Ponca City. Northwestern offers five master’s degree programs: Master of Arts in American Studies; an online Master of Business Administration program with specializations in management and health care administration; Master of Counseling Psychology and Master of Science in General Psychology; and Master of Education, with options in adult education management and administration, educational leadership, reading specialist and school counseling.

For those who already hold a master’s degree in education, Northwestern offers certificate-only pathways in educational leadership, reading specialist and school counseling. Northwestern also offers two certificate-only options leading to superintendent certification and trauma-informed certification.

Prospective students with questions about enrollment can contact Dr. Melissa Brown, graduate studies enrollment and retention coordinator, at mbrown@nwosu.edu or 580-327-8410.

For more information, visit the , or contact Dr. Shawn Holliday, dean of graduate studies, research and accountability, at spholliday@nwosu.edu or 580-327-8589.

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