The university continues the traditional role of an institution of higher learning in the liberal arts and sciences; it also offers comprehensive programs in business, teacher education, engineering, and social work. The university is committed to excellence in the transmission, discovery, preservation, and application of knowledge itself to maintain a progressive, forward-looking posture responsive to the changing social environment, as to shape the direction the institution will take with respect to anticipated demands and approaching opportunities. \r\nAs part of its mission to serve the individual student through personal attention, Highlands maintains an open enrollment, small classes, and low tuition. It is known nationwide for its research activities, student and faculty achievement, and opportunities for students to combine study with real-world experience. In addition, the required freshman seminar addresses retention by orienting new students to college life and university resources to ensure their success through graduation. \r\nNMHU students and faculty alike consistently receive national and international recognition for many of their achievements, and have opportunities to network with other researchers and professionals in their areas of interest. \r\nAccredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. NMHU also has specialty accreditations. The School of Education is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). The School of Business is accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). The School of Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).\r\n\r\n
* Source: US Department of education: Institute of education statistics** Refers to % of students receiving some form of financial aid† Indicates school information is being used instead of campus information
Associate's Degrees
Associate's in Education, General
Associate's in Elementary Education and Teaching
Bachelor's Degrees
Bachelor's in Accounting
Bachelor's in Art/Art Studies, General
Bachelor's in Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Bachelor's in Business Administration and Management, General
Bachelor's in Chemistry, General
Bachelor's in Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Bachelor's in Clinical/Medical Social Work
Bachelor's in Computer and Information Sciences, General
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Bachelor's in Design and Visual Communications, General
Bachelor's in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Bachelor's in Elementary Education and Teaching
Bachelor's in Engineering, General
Bachelor's in English Language and Literature, General
Bachelor's in Environmental Studies
Bachelor's in Finance, General
Bachelor's in Forestry, General
Bachelor's in Geology/Earth Science, General
Bachelor's in Health Teacher Education
Bachelor's in History, General
Bachelor's in Information Science/Studies
Bachelor's in Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Bachelor's in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Bachelor's in Management Information Systems, General
Bachelor's in Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Bachelor's in Mathematics, General
Bachelor's in Music, General
Bachelor's in Natural Resources Management and Policy
Bachelor's in Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management, General
Bachelor's in Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Bachelor's in Physics, General
Bachelor's in Political Science and Government, General
Bachelor's in Psychology, General
Bachelor's in Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Bachelor's in Social Sciences, Other
Bachelor's in Spanish Language and Literature
Bachelor's in Special Education and Teaching, General
Bachelor's in Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Bachelor's in Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
Master's Degrees
Master's in Area Studies, Other
Master's in Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Master's in Business Administration and Management, General
Master's in Chemistry, General
Master's in Clinical/Medical Social Work
Master's in Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services, Other
Master's in Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Master's in Curriculum and Instruction
Master's in Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Master's in English Language and Literature, General
Master's in Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Master's in Psychology, General
Master's in Public Administration
Master's in Special Education and Teaching, General
