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

July 15, 2026

Northwestern Oklahoma State University’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 Northwestern Oklahoma State University's master’s degree programs for the Fall 2026 semester, with applications due Aug. 25. Fall classes begin Aug. 17.

Northwestern Oklahoma State University 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 Northwestern Graduate School webpage, or contact Dr. Shawn Holliday, dean of graduate studies, research and accountability, at spholliday@nwosu.edu or 580-327-8589.

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