Graduate Viewbook 2017

PROGRAMS WITH PURPOSE Graduate Degrees

WHY CHOOSE NORTHWEST UNIVERSITY? INTEGRATED FAITH AND LEARNING

FLEXIBLE CLASS OPTIONS

Our graduate programs integrate a Christian perspective that draws from the highest intellectual level and the depths of faith simultaneously.

The programs are designed for busy working adults. Most classes meet at night on the Kirkland, Washington, campus (10 miles east of Seattle) and/or on weekends. We also offer degrees that are 100 percent online.

DISTINGUISHED FACULTY Our professors bring both academic research and real-world professional experience to offer a holistic learning environment.

UNIQUE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT NU is located among many of the most influential businesses and nonprofit organizations of our time, such as Microsoft, Google, Amazon, World Vision, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE CLASSROOM. MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF STUDENTS. Do you dream of being a transformative leader in the classroom, of making a difference in the lives of your students every day? If you’re a college graduate looking to transition into a teaching career, or build upon an existing one with further training, Northwest University has a selection of one- and two-year programs tailored specifically to the needs of working professionals. With flexible evening classes, you don’t have to change your current lifestyle to get a high-quality education.

Master of

Master in

The Master of Education program will equip you to take the next step in your professional development, moving your career forward.

Why wait? At NU, you’ll learn how to shape your school and its students with the very best that is in you.

Credits: 30–36 | On Campus and Online

Our Master in Teaching program is designed for those with an undergraduate degree who’d like to get their teaching certificate. This degree will help you accomplish two goals simultaneously: earn your teaching certificate and master’s degree. Best of all, you’ll do it in less than one year.

Credits: 30 | On Campus

EDUCATION

TEACHING

TOP-RATED TEACHER PREPARATION PROGRAM Northwest University is one of five schools in Washington state to receive the highest ratings by the National Council on Teacher Quality.

TOP 10 RANKING

COLLEGE of BUSINESS

STUDY BUSINESS CONCEPTS AT NIGHT. APPLY THEM AT WORK IN THE MORNING.

Puget Sound Business Journal recently conducted a survey of MBA programs in the state of Washington,

Our MBA program will challenge you to consider global perspectives. You will develop relevant management and communication skills. We’ll equip you to think critically about the complexities of leadership. You will become more competent in your ability to assess, decide, and take action. At the end of this program, you will be equipped to lead like never before. And these skills will be yours for the rest of your life.

listing Northwest University’s MBA program in the top 10 for 2017.

WHY CONSIDER OUR MBA PROGRAM?

CHOOSE YOUR MBA CONCENTRATION

• Our program is flexible, allowing you to choose between an online or on-campus classroom experience.

• Take one course at a time, master it, and then move on to the next course.

• Project Management (on campus and online)

• Intensify your learning experience with a concentration in Project Management or Nonprofit Management.

• No GMAT required for students with a 3.0 undergraduate GPA.

• Designed specifically for working professionals, classes meet at night just once per week. Graduate in two years or less.

• Refine your management and communication skills to become a dynamic leader.

• Develop a deeper grasp of organizational management, global business strategies, and ethics.

• Nonprofit Management (on campus)

Credits: 39

CALLED TO SERVE. EQUIPPED TO LEAD. Since 1934, the College of Ministry’s mission has been to equip Kingdom leaders for effective service. Graduates have gone on to make a significant impact in the world through serving and leading churches, nonprofits, and organizations. They trust Northwest University to provide them with practical tools to fulfill God’s unique calling on their lives and to lead in the 21st century.

Master of Arts in

Master in

In the Master of Arts in Bible and Theology program, you will explore various influences on contemporary culture and theology within a biblical framework.

Credits: 39 | On Campus and Online

The Master in Ministry degree is designed to prepare students for vocational or lay ministry in a variety of contexts, including those seeking their ministerial credentials as well as anyone seeking entry into ministry.

Credits: 30 | Online

BIBLE AND THEOLOGY

MINISTRY

Master of Arts in

Master of Arts in

The Master of Arts in Leadership Studies program combines practical business leadership and theology with an emphasis in developing dynamic, effective leaders who bring their very best to in an ever-changing world.

Credits: 36 | On Campus

The new Master of Arts in Church Revitalization program equips pastors and church leaders with the training needed to reinvigorate established churches, infused with a biblical vision of a healthy church.

Credits: 36 | On Campus

LEADERSHIP STUDIES

Master of Arts in

MINISTRY LEADERSHIP

The Master of Arts in Ministry Leadership program equips ministry leaders with a theoretical framework for understanding leadership, mission, culture, globalization, vision, and strategic planning.

Credits: 36 | On Campus

CHURCH REVITALIZATION

THE COLLEGE OF MINISTRY IS DEEPLY ROOTED IN THEOLOGICAL EXCELLENCE, WITH AN ASSEMBLIES OF GOD AFFILIATION.

COLLEGE of SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

TRANSFORM YOUR DESIRE TO HELP OTHERS INTO A MEANINGFUL CAREER. Whether you plan to work with hurting individuals, disadvantaged communities, or specific social justice issues, our unique multicultural focus and core value of promoting healthy communities will prepare you to truly make a difference. And you won’t just study community; you’ll live it. Whether you study on campus or utilize our hybrid online format, your cohort will become friends who support you throughout your program and become a valuable network for future collaboration.

Master of Arts in

Doctor of Psychology in

Our Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology program meets the requirements for licensure in Washington state. It combines lecture, discussion, research, and internships with a multicultural focus, uniquely preparing you to serve individuals with different backgrounds and needs. Students learn within a cohort environment of peers who will encourage, challenge, and become a fundamental part of your professional network upon graduation.

Credits: 60 | On Campus and Online

The Doctor of Psychology degree prepares students to qualify for professional licensure as psychologists in Washington state. Students are equipped to be culturally competent therapists using empirically tested interventions and to administer, score, and interpret psychological tests and assessments. In addition, the PsyD opens doors into the academic community through research and teaching at the college or university level.

Credits: 119 | On Campus

COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY

COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY

Master of Arts in

INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Our International Community Development program will transform your passion for serving others into a profession that is effective and empowering. You’ll focus on a particular local or international issue of your choice, paying attention to the complexities of context, culture, and power. Whether you study on campus or online, you will learn from practitioners and gain the knowledge and practical skills to equip you to lead processes of change.

(Online program includes two trips to Europe).

Credits: 40 | On Campus and Online

CENTER for LEADERSHIP STUDIES

LEAD THE LEADERS. The Center for Leadership Studies (CFLS) is home to Northwest’s interdisciplinary PhD and EdD programs in organizational leadership.

These degrees prepare students to lead the leaders of our day across the fields of education, business, Christian ministry, and beyond.

CFLS coordinates these programs and serves as a support base for our students, facilitating their success and dissertation completion.

WHY CHOOSE OUR DOCTORAL PROGRAMS? FINANCIAL SUPPORT

COHORT-BASED

The CFLS offers three types of financial assistance. In the first year, every student is eligible for merit-based funding. Nonprofit employees can qualify for a discount matching their employer’s contribution. Grants are available for dissertation research and travel to professional presentations.

Our programs offer small, diverse cohorts. Students learn alongside peers who encourage and challenge each other to grow.

TWO DEGREE OPTIONS The PhD focuses on scholarship, original research, and the generation of new theory. Our EdD is shorter and more practical, helping students apply existing research to problems in the field.

THREE CONCENTRATIONS Students have access to three concentrations: Leading Ministry Organizations, Higher Education Leadership, and Business Leadership and Consulting.

DISSERTATION COMPLETION Each semester features core, concentration, and dissertation classes so students are working on their dissertation research and writing skills from day one.

HYBRID DELIVERY Our program is non-residential. Students study in a mix of classes held on campus, online, and “on the road” at major, field-specific professional conferences. Our doctoral degrees are delivered fifty percent online.

ONLINE GRADUATE DEGREES: • MA in Bible and Theology • MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling • MA in International Community Development

Website: www.northwestu.edu/graduate Email: goe@northwestu.edu Local: 425-285-2426

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) • Master of Education • Master in Ministry