Institution name

Northern State University

Total number of students

2578

Contact address for international enquiries

1200 South Jay Street
ABERDEEN 57401

Telephone

+1 605 626 2544

EFL telephone number

+1 605 626 3011

EFL email address

EFL email

EFL website address

EFL website

Venue / office name

School of Education, Department of Health and Physical Education

1200 South Jay Street
ABERDEEN
South Dakota
57401

Venue description

The university claims one of the most beautiful campuses in the Midwest. Trees shade its 72 acres, and during the spring, summer and fall flowers bloom along walkways that are closed to all but pedestrian traffic. The most historic of its 21 buildings border a park-like center known as The Green. Every point on campus is within easy walking distance of downtown Aberdeen. Four full-time faculty who have accrued in excess of 50 years of experience. Emphasis of the faculty include sport management, sport psychology, coach education, exercise science, health education, and physical education. The faculty members have obtained multiple grants and completed numerous research projects over the past five years. The department’s instructional staff, including graduate assistants, coaches and adjunct faculty, is supplemented by over 20 instructors with varying types of expertise. Joseph H. Barnett Physical Education and Convocation Center complex was built in 1987, at a cost of $8.9 million. The Barnett Center features an 8,000 seat arena, classrooms, six-lane swimming pool, 160- meter track, wrestling and weight-lifting facilities, and basketball, tennis, volleyball, and handball/racquetball/squash courts

Telephone number

+1 605 626 3336

Is accommodation available at this venue?

Yes

Accommodation details

Northern State University to meet the needs of the State, the region, and nation by providing undergraduate and graduate programs in education and other courses or programs as the Board of Regents may determine. Northern State University is an historic, public institution of higher education established on an attractive campus in Aberdeen, South Dakota. The NSU community takes pride in the institution and in providing an advanced teaching and learning environment. Integrating technology across the curriculum, NSU offers excellence in liberal and professional education with programs in Arts and Sciences, Business, Education and Fine Arts. Northern State University Children's Center, located in Lindberg Hall, provides childcare on a space available basis for the children of NSU students, faculty and staff, as well as the community at large. Northern State University Children's Center does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, creed, religion, handicaps, or national origin. NSU Counseling Center views college as part of the journey towards personal growth and development. At times, this journey may call for guidance and support. The NSU Counseling Center offers individual and group counseling, as well as substance abuse prevention, education and early intervention to assist in the journey. This service is free and confidential to NSU students and their families. Office of Disability Services (ODS) will assist Northern State University in creating an institutional climate in which students with disabilities can thrive. Students will receive appropriate services without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, gender or disability. Students will view the ODS as a strong resource for disability awareness, advocacy and student development. ODS staff are strong proponents of equal access for all. Health Services is located in Student Center Room 229. Office hours are 9:00am-3:00pm Monday-Friday when school is