MNU Viewbook 2015-16

MIDAMERICA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY

UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS

THIS IS MNU.

WELCOME TO YOUR NEW BACKYARD.

YOUR WALK STARTS HERE, THE CAMPUS MALL.

ACADEMICS THERE ARE NO EASY ANSWERS... …that’s why you’ll take an English class that feels relevant, learn science through the lens of a biblical perspective, explore strong programs like Criminal Justice, Education, Nursing and Business, as part of a faith community.

WHO ARE THESE KIND PEOPLE?

“My professors show me what it means to live a Christ-centered, purpose-filled life.”

DANIELLE MORGAN (CLASS OF 2015) Speech, Theatre Education/English Minor – Boise, ID

YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE A BIKER TO CREATE A MARKETING PLAN FOR HARLEY-DAVIDSON. ...Just an MNU student in a marketing class that presented to a Harley-Davidson dealership.

READY TO APPLY? WWW.MNU.EDU/APPLY

DO THIS AND LEARN HOW TO CHANGE THE WORLD • Investigate forensic evidence for a Kansas City crime lab • Research the impact of specific enzymes on cancer at the prestigious Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program at Miami University, Ohio • Manage a website and social media for an apparel company in New York City • Examine Christian beliefs and European influences in Büsingen, Germany • Develop safe drinking water systems for people in Guatemala

Our students scored the

knowledge of MNU faculty higher than the national average for courses - in and outside of their major!*

ACADEMIC MAJORS Accounting

Liberal Arts*

Athletic Training

Marketing

Bible & Theology

Mathematics

Biology

Mathematics Education

Biology Education

Middle Level Mathematics Education

Business Administration Business Psychology Chemistry Children & Family Ministry Communication Criminal Justice Elementary Education English English Language Arts Education Forensic Biology Forensic Chemistry General Business* Graphic Design

Middle Level Science Education Ministry Music Music Education Nursing Organizational Leadership Physical Education Physics Psychology Recreation & Leisure Studies Sociology

History

Speech/Theatre Education

History & Government/ Social Studies Education

Sports Management

Intercultural Studies

Youth & Family Ministry *Associate of Arts only

Kinesiology

ACADEMIC MINORS* Art

Legal Studies

Broadcasting

Political Science

Coaching

Social Justice

Computer Science

Theatre

Christian Education

Urban Ministry

Information Systems *Most majors available as minors.

PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS Chiropractic

Medicine

Dentistry

Occupational Therapy

Engineering

Pharmacy

Law

Physical Therapy

Medical Technology

“THE LEARNING DOESN’T STO AT MNU, WHICH IS JUST INCR GET THAT ANYWHERE ELSE.”

KRISTI ROSE JACKSON (CLASS OF 2016) - PYSC

OP IN THE CLASSROOM REDIBLE. YOU CAN’T ”

CHOLOGY - OLATHE, KS

WHAT DO MNU STUDENTS SAY THEY LOVE THE MOST ABOUT OUR CAMPUS? …The community, seeing your professors at basketball games, chapel, Pioneer Pete, the way people always smile and say hello on the campus mall, the fact that we’re right next to Kansas City…we could go on. We call it the Pioneer Spirit!

CAMPUS LIFE EVERYONE KNOWS YOU HERE FROM YOUR CLASS PRESIDENT TO THE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT...

“The community life on campus helps me understand myself.

My roommates encourage me to do my best…the events here are fantastic.”

RICHARD DUARTE (CLASS OF 2016) Pre-med – Johannesburg, South Africa

MNU COMMUNITY: YOU CAN TAKE IT WITH YOU. An authentic conversation about faith and servant leadership forms the living heartbeat of this campus… in class and on the campus mall, in

Bible study groups and retreats, on mission trips to Costa Rica or in community outreach to low-income and homeless families through non-profit organization Mission Southside.

WHY BECOME AN ATHLETE AT MNU?

BECAUSE WE WIN.

RATHER SEE FOR YOURSELF?

COME AND VISIT! WWW.MNU.EDU/VISIT

40+ 11

REGULAR SEASON CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS

NAIA VARSITY TEAMS (4 MENS, 4 WOMENS, 3 CO-ED) Stay up to date at www.mnusports.com

INVEST IN FAITH. What is the value of an MNU education? Challenging academics grounded in faith, lifelong, authentic friendships, the opportunity to find out who you are and how you will

contribute‌what happens here doesn’t stay here - our alumni become imprints of the Pioneer Spirit all around the world.

WELCOME HOME.

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