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Majors & Minors

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At North Central University, you can earn a degree that will be more than just a resumé boost. Major in something that matters to you, and that will matter to the world. Choosing your degree doesn’t have to be a challenge, either. Start exploring your options below, and continue the conversation with our expert faculty during your next campus visit!

Explore our undergraduate majors and minors below to find the degree that fits. Or, explore our Graduate Program.

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Undergraduate majors

  • Educational Studies – non licensure
    • Elementary (K-6)
    • Secondary (5-12) Communication Arts and Literature
    • Secondary (5-12) Mathematics
    • Secondary (5-12) Social Studies
  • English
    • Creative Writing Track
    • Literature Track
  • Digital Communications
  • Global Studies
    • Biblical/Theological Studies Track
    • Children & Youth in Crisis Track
    • Humanitarian Leadership Track
    • Music Track
    • Psychology Track
    • Specialized Studies Track
    • TEFL Certificate Track
    • Small Business Development Track
  • Humanitarian Leadership
  • Interdisciplinary Studies (pick two tracks)
    • ASL
    • Business
    • Church Leadership
    • Communications
    • Fine Arts
    • Social Sciences
  • Marketing
  • Music Production
  • Pastoral Studies
    • Bible/Theology Track
    • Church Administration Track
    • Church Ministry Track
    • Pastoral Counseling Track
    • Pastoral Leadership Track
  • Psychology
    • Clinical Track
    • Generalist Track
  • Social Work
  • Sports Management
    • Sales and Marketing Track
    • Sport Coaching Track
  • Undeclared Major
  • Youth, Children, & Family Ministries
    • Family Ministry Track
    • Youth Ministry Track
  • Worship Leadership

Undergraduate minors

  • Accounting
  • Assemblies of God Credentialing
  • Biblical Studies
  • Business Administration (for non-business majors)
  • Christian Studies
  • Church Ministries (for non-ministry majors)
  • Deaf Culture Studies
  • Digital Communication
  • English
  • Global Studies
  • International Development
  • Marketing
  • Nonprofit (for business majors)
  • Nonprofit (for non-business majors)
  • Pre-Law
  • Psychology
  • Psychology/Pastoral Care
  • Social Services
  • Sports Management
  • TEFL
  • Worship Leadership

For more information about Minors, look in our Academic Catalog.

Online undergraduate majors

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. North Central University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. 

No. North Central University is a verified 501c3 non-profit university.

Yes. North Central University was founded in 1930 and we have called downtown Minneapolis our home ever since. We proudly prepare students for global leadership and ministry through top-quality academic programs, a spirit-empowered community, and an exciting downtown Minneapolis campus. The most recent data indicates that 94% of respondents had obtained employment within 6 months after graduation.

Yes! North Central provides financial aid to all of its students! Students may also apply for federal assistance through FAFSA.

The student to faculty ratio at NCU is 15:1

NCU has over 60 academic programs, including majors and minors.

NCU has two different colleges. The College of Undergraduate Studies and the College of Graduate Studies.