College of Adult and Professional Studies

ONE NIGHT A WEEK CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE

College of Adult and Professional Studies

WE HELPED THIS CARPENTER BUILD A BETTER CAREER Joshua Meeks was a full-time carpenter with an overtime life.

He wasn’t sure how he’d ever have time to get his bachelor’s degree in business. Since enrolling last year and attending class just one night a week, Joshua’s been promoted four times—most recently to a supervisory position complete with benefits and an eventual company truck. “The things I’ve learned in the business program at night have been directly applicable to my job. And my supervisors have noticed.”

It’s time to

SILENCE THAT LITTLE VOICE INSIDE THAT SAYS “YOU CAN’T” You’ve always wanted a degree, but there’s that pesky voice within that says it just isn’t possible for someone with a schedule like yours. At the College of Adult and Professional Studies, we’re here to tell you that you can. Our fully-credentialed programs are designed specifically for men and women with busy lives.

For people just like you.

Here, you’ll earn your degree by attending class just one night a week (from 6:00– 10:00 p.m.) and on an occasional Saturday. We also have grants, loans, and scholarships to help you finance your dream. It’s an approach that has worked for hundreds of our graduates.

We hope that one day you’ll be one of them.

Our enrollment counselors will walk you through every step of the way and can be reached at 425.889.7799.

WHY CHOOSE NORTHWEST UNIVERSITY? Learn Within a Cohort Learn in a cohort of students who share your major and your goals. A supportive environment of peers will encourage you, challenge you, and become a fundamental part of your academic experience.

Credits for Prior Learning We’ll help you find possible credits for your professional and life experiences. This could include anything from CPR certification to military training—up to 30 credits. The result? You’ll spend less and graduate faster.

Concentrated Approach to Learning Instead of taking several classes at once, you’ll complete one class every five weeks, then move on to the next subject. It’s an approach that makes learning more focused and manageable.

Designed for Busy Adults Classes meet in the evening just one night each week and on the occasional Saturday.

You can maintain your current lifestyle while achieving your degree.

Highest Accreditation Our accreditation is the highest available.

The same as Harvard. You can be sure that a degree from NU will be widely recognized and deeply respected.

Convenient Kirkland Location Is the 520 Bridge taking its toll? If you live on the Eastside, there’s no need to cross it. Our beautiful 56-acre campus is conveniently located just off of 520 and 405 in Kirkland.

Financial Aid for Everyone School is an investment that will pay dividends for the rest of your life. We offer financial aid for every full-time student in the form of grants, loans, and scholarships.

Proven Excellence Northwest University has been providing students with an exceptional Christian education for over 78 years. U.S. News and World Report recently featured NU in their Best Colleges of 2013.

Free Career Services We offer individual career counseling, personality/interest assessments, resume and cover letter writing workshops, and interview coaching. It’s a free service for NU students to help you find your ideal career.

IT PAYS TO GET YOUR DEGREE

Bachelor of Arts in

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT The Bachelor of Arts in Business Management is designed to provide students with the essential learning to pursue and develop effective business practices. The course of study is comprehensive and provides students with the capacity to develop foundational hard skills in accounting, finance, project management, and marketing, but also to pursue ethical and effective ways of doing business as a manager and leader.

Major Requirements | 45 Survey of Economics | 3 Entrepreneurial Business Planning | 3 Business Leadership | 3 Information Systems Management | 3 Human Resource Management | 3 Business Law | 3 Group & Organizational Dynamics | 3 Accounting for Managers | 3

Core Curriculum | 40–43 Managerial Finance | 3 Strategic Management | 3 Business Ethics | 3 Managerial Marketing | 3 International Business Management | 3 Project Management I | 3 Conflict Resolution/Negotiate | 3 or Project Management II | 3

Written and Verbal Communications | 9 Humanities | 9 Science & Mathematics | 7 Social Science | 9 Biblical Studies | 6–9

General Electives | 37–40 Total Credits | 125

Bachelor of Arts in

ELEMENTARY EDUCATION The Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and the Humanities is based upon the traditional Elementary Education degree and is designed to equip students with all the necessary competencies to pass the state certification tests, enter the Master in Teaching (MIT), and receive endorsements in Elementary Education and Middle School Humanities.

Major Requirements | 44 Survey of Economics | 3 Childhood Literature | 3 Structures of English | 3 Pacific NW History & Government | 3 Mathematics for Elementary Education I | 3 Mathematics for Elementary Education II | 3 Elementary Health & Physical Education | 3 Survey of Environmental Science | 3

Core Curriculum | 58–64 Schools and Society | 2 Schools and Society Lab | 1 Multicultural Education | 3 Assessment of Learning | 3 Technology in Education | 3 Educational Linguistics | 3 Middle School Culture & Instruction | 2 Education Capstone | 3

Written and Verbal Communications | 9 Humanities | 18 Science & Mathematics | 4–7 Social Science | 21 Biblical Studies | 6–9

General Electives | 17–23 Total Credits | 125

Bachelor of Arts in

PASTORAL MINISTRIES The Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Ministries is primarily designed to serve students who desire to build their degrees upon the foundation of prior ministry experience. The course of study is holistic and general, with an emphasis on thorough general education requirements coupled with two years of Bible, theology, and practical ministry courses. The Pastoral Ministries major has been designed to address the challenge of continuing education for adult students in today’s fast-paced, ever-changing world.

Major Requirements | 53 Pentateuch | 3 Jesus & the Synoptic Gospels | 3 Church in Ministry | 3 or Evangelism, Outreach, and Mission | 3 Pentecostal Spirituality | 3 Systematic Theology I | 3 Systematic Theology II | 3 Theology of Ministry Essentials | 3 Internship I | 1 Internship II | 2

Core Curriculum | 49 Internship III | 2 Ministry Life & Calling | 3 Discipleship & Spiritual Formation | 3 Preaching I | 3 Preaching II | 3 Ministry Leadership | 3 Ministry Administration | 3 The Church in Contemporary Society | 3 Biblical Studies Elective | 3 Pastoral Care & Counseling | 3

Written and Verbal Communications | 9 Humanities | 9 Science & Mathematics | 7 Social Science | 9 Biblical Studies | 15

General Electives | 23 Total Credits | 125

Bachelor of Arts in

PSYCHOLOGY

The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology enhances our understanding of the human condition in light of a distinctive Christian worldview. Our theoretical framework synthesizes broad-based knowledge drawn from the fields of psychology, anthropology, sociology, and cultural studies to provide the student with a sound social sciences foundation. Students are challenged and equipped to become change agents, accepting the responsibility to truly make a difference in the lives of hurting individuals within a global context.

Core Curriculum | 46–49

Major Requirements | 45 Cultural Psychology | 3 Counseling Psychology | 3 Marriage & Family | 3 Lifespan Psychology | 3 Industrial/Organizational Psychology | 3 Research Methods for Behavioral Sciences | 3 Statistics for Behavioral Sciences | 3 Psychological Testing & Measurement | 3

Abnormal Psychology | 3 Social Psychology | 3 Physiological Psychology | 3 Cognitive Psychology | 3 Theories of Personality | 3 History & Systems of Psychology | 3 Psychology Capstone | 3

Written and Verbal Communications | 9 Humanities | 9 Science & Mathematics | 7 Social Science | 15 Biblical Studies | 6-9

General Electives | 31–34 Total Credits | 125

Bachelor of Arts in

GENERAL STUDIES The Bachelor of Arts in General Studies is an individually designed major option for students who wish to complete their undergraduate degrees, work in a variety of professional environments, or potentially pursue graduate studies. Students combine selected courses from two or more concentrations and are required to identify a central organizing theme and design it under the guidance and supervision of a General Studies advisor.

Major Requirements | 45

Core Curriculum | 40–43

Primary Concentration Requirements | 24 Secondary Concentration Requirements | 21

Written and Verbal Communications | 9 Humanities | 9 Science & Mathematics | 7 Social Science | 9 Biblical Studies | 6–9

General Electives | 37–40 Total Credits | 125

Associate of Arts and

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS Associate of Arts Program Even if you have little or no previous college credit, you can earn an Associate of Arts degree in as little as one night a week. You can then take the next step and earn your B.A. Associate of Christian Leadership This degree prepares students to effectively live out their faith in any vocation. It is also an important first step towards a ministry career, because it completes many of the requirements for entry-level service.

Certificate in Ministry Leadership An online certificate which provides the educational requirements for each level of credentials for ministers in the Assemblies of God or similar denominations: Certified, Licensed, and Ordained.

Certificate in Christian Faith and Practice A concentrated program for students of all education levels looking to enhance their biblical and theological knowledge.

An investment in

YOURSELF

If you have the dream of getting your degree, it may be more affordable than you think.

We offer a generous program of grants, loans, and scholarships that can help to finance your education. Scholarships are awarded to nearly all full-time students. And many of the loans are at low interest rates and require no payment until you graduate.

We invite you to work with one of our enrollment counselors to discover the kind of financial aid package that can be created for you.

Your dream is closer than you think.

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