Desire2Learn courses are taught via the Internet. These courses are designed to meet the needs of adult learners who are unable to attend classes on a typical class schedule. Becoming an online learner takes initiative and self-discipline. Online learning requires you to read through materials that would be discussed out loud in either a classroom or study group discussion in an on-campus course.

Learning to find information online and learning to use the tools in a Desire2Learn virtual classroom will be your first challenges as a new online student. To the left are resources you might find valuable as you seek to further your education online.

Currently, MSU-Northern offers four degree programs available completely online, the Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration, Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice, and Masters of Education Instruction & Learning. MSU-Northern's online offerings will continue to expand in the future.