Graduate Viewbook 2022

PROGRAMS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE 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.

Our 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% 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.

THE GRADUATE EXPERIENCE AT NU. ONLINE

ON-CAMPUS

HYFLEX

NU offers select master’s programs in an online format. Online programs are structured to allow students to complete coursework at a pace that fits best with their schedules.

Many of NU’s master’s programs are offered on-campus. Our on-campus programs allow you to learn in an inspiring environment alongside your peers through engaging, in-person class sessions.

NU’s HyFlex programs are available for select on-campus master’s programs.

The HyFlex option allows students to choose whether they will attend the set class sessions in-person, at our Kirkland campus, or remotely via video.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE. 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 career in education, 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, online, and hybrid classes, you don’t have to change your current lifestyle to get a high-quality education.

Master of

Master in

You are an experienced teacher. You shape minds and engage hearts every day. You change lives. It’s time to follow that desire to become an even better teacher—one that leads more effectively in your classroom, in your school, and in your district. The Master of Education (MEd) program will equip you to take the next step in your professional development, moving your career forward. You also have the option to add an additional endorsement to your certification.

Our Master in Teaching (MIT) 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.

EDUCATION

Credits: 30–36 | On Campus, Online, and HyFlex

TEACHING

Credits: 30 | On Campus, Online, and HyFlex

SUBJECT ENDORSEMENTS We offer two online endorsements for certificated teachers. While endorsement programs are not eligible for financial aid, there are a number of grants and scholarships available. These endorsements include the following: • • • •

English Language Learner Special Education Elementary Education Health and Fitness

Credits: 9–20 | Online

TOP 10 RANKING

COLLEGE of BUSINESS

EXPAND YOUR INFLUENCE, INCREASE YOUR IMPACT. Our MBA program will challenge you to consider diverse 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.

Puget Sound Business Journal recently conducted a survey of MBA programs in the state of Washington, listing Northwest University’s MBA program in the top 10 since 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.

• Leadership | On Campus and HyFlex

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

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

• No GMAT required for students with a 3.0 undergraduate GPA. • Refine your management and communication skills to become a dynamic leader.

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

• Nonprofit Management | On Campus and HyFlex • Project Management | On Campus and HyFlex

Credits: 36

COLLEGE of SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES Master of Arts in

CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING DEVELOP PROFESSIONAL IDENTITY AND SKILLS At Northwest University, we will equip students to become compassionate professional counselors who are able to integrate counseling theories with clinical skills. Graduates of our program work in various clinical work settings across the nation, including private practices, hospitals, and community mental health agencies.

on-campus residencies required. We use state-of-the-art technology in preparing students through synchronous and asynchronous learning and committed support by faculty and staff.

EXPERIENCED AND COMMITTED FACULTY

Students will learn in a richly diverse cohort environment. The program will prepare students to develop multicultural counseling competencies as students engage with diverse cohort members, and work with varied client populations.

Our diverse faculty integrates their experienced clinical work into the coursework. Many faculty are also licensed practitioners in the field and contribute scholarly work in the counseling field. They have presented in national and global conferences and workshops. Students will learn and be mentored by the faculty throughout their time at Northwest University. Our students will receive weekly clinical supervision from faculty during their field training experiences.

ON-CAMPUS AND ONLINE PROGRAMS

HOLISTIC APPROACH

EMBRACE DIVERSITY AND CULTURAL COMPETENCIES

Our program classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with periodic weekend classes possible. Our campus is located in beautiful Kirkland, Washington, with nearby public parks, restaurants, and Lake Washington.

Students in our online program are able to take all classes through our industry-leading electronic learning management system, with three annual

At Northwest University, we believe in preparing counseling students from a holistic approach. Our students will be taught from various theoretical perspectives including humanistic, faith and spiritual integration, existential, and best clinical practices.

Credits: 60 | On Campus and Online

COLLEGE of SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES Doctor of Psychology in

COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY

APA ACCREDITED Northwest University’s doctoral program in counseling psychology is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the American Psychological Association (APA). Questions related to the program’s accredited status should be directed to the Commission on Accreditation: Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation, American Psychological Association at www.apa.org/ed/accreditation.

LOCATION

COMPETENCY

Our campus is located in the east suburbs of Seattle, within a mile of public parks, beaches, local markets, restaurants, and world renowned organizations.

The program prepares students for a variety of professional work settings: private practice, academia, health service psychology, authorship, consulting, research, and more.

TRAINING

DISTINCTIVENESS

We are dedicated to training effective, ethical, and culturally competent psychologists. We utilize the practitioner-scholar model, which focuses on the integration of theoretical knowledge with practical, theory-informed, evidence-based skills.

During an international trip in the first year of the program, students immerse themselves to experience new environments and populations, become more culturally competent, and grow in cultural self-awareness.

SUPPORT The small student-to-faculty ratio (paired with a cohort model) increases the strength of mentor relationships, dissertation support, engagement, and community building opportunities in the program.

Credits: 119 | On Campus

COLLEGE of SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

APPLICATION DETAILS

Master of Arts in

• No GRE required.

INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRANSFORM YOUR DESIRE TO HELP OTHERS INTO A MEANINGFUL CAREER. Do you care about issues of community development and social justice? Perhaps you want to prevent human trafficking, cultivate environmental sustainability in impoverished communities, launch a social enterprise, create job opportunities for people coming out of jails and prisons, further the education of disadvantaged children, or work with refugees? Let us help you develop the skills and knowledge you need for a career that brings about sustainable and transformational change.

• Apply for our Dec. 1, Mar. 1, and May 1 deadlines, or during summer as space permits.

• Begin studying in late summer.

Credits: 36 | Online or On Campus

COMMUNITY ORIENTED

PRACTICAL

Online students start with a week in Oxford, England, keep in touch via class, social media and other means, and end with a trip to another location.

On-campus students meet one evening per week, organize potlucks, and study together in our grad school building within walking distance of Lake Washington.

You’ll graduate with knowledge and practical skills you can apply to real jobs in the field. The program includes fieldwork, a six-credit certificate in Outcomes-Oriented Program Management (which can also be taken as a stand-alone graduate certificate), and opportunities to network with and create projects for existing nonprofit organizations.

AN ETHOS OF LISTENING

BIG PICTURE, YET SPECIALIZED

Our core belief: you must know a culture deeply—and surrender yourself to the wisdom of those whom you serve—if you want your efforts to have maximum impact.

You’ll get the wide view of community development and social justice issues, so you can understand how they are interrelated. But you’ll also have room to focus on the area you care most about and create a project or thesis around this theme.

FLEXIBLE Most students work full-time, and the program can be completed in either five or six semesters, from anywhere in the world.

INSPIRING Our globally-experienced faculty don’t believe in busy work: they ask the questions you’ll want to answer.

COLLEGE of SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES Master of Science in

DATA ANALYSIS AND RESEARCH PSYCHOLOGY UNTANGLE THE DATA. Every set of data tells a story, and some of these stories can impact people’s lives in positive ways. With Northwest University’s Master of Science in Data Analysis and Research Psychology, you can build your analytical skills and use them to help people.

This two-year, online program will prepare you to pursue a career in the fast-growing fields of research analytics, user experience analytics, or program evaluation.

THREE CONCENTRATIONS Students have access to three concentrations: research analytics, program evaluation, and doctoral preparation.

COMMON CAREER PATHS According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, the job market for data analysis research is above average. Here are possible career paths in the fields of technology, government, education,

research, health care, and nonprofit: • UX researcher

• Research associate • Data analyst

• Program evaluator Students from the doctoral preparation track may pursue further studies in PhD programs in psychology and social sciences.

Credits: 36 | Online

CENTER for LEADERSHIP STUDIES

GREAT LEARNERS MAKE GREAT 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. Designed for working professionals, the Center’s programs make it possible for PhD students to graduate in four years and EdD students to graduate in three years.

WHY CHOOSE OUR DOCTORAL PROGRAMS? FINANCIAL SUPPORT

COHORT-BASED

The CFLS offers five types of financial assistance, including a first-year grant, a matching discount for nonprofit employees, two research grants, and a new student referral tuition credit.

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

TWO DEGREE OPTIONS

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

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.

FOUR CONCENTRATIONS Students have access to four concentrations: leading ministry organizations, higher education leadership, business leadership and consulting, and interdisciplinary leadership.

DISSERTATION COMPLETION

HYBRID DELIVERY Designed for working professionals, our low-residency program involves just three on-campus weeks yearly, supplemented by online learning.

NO GRE REQUIRED Our entering students already hold a master’s degree, so no GRE is required for admission.

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.

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.

BIBLE AND THEOLOGY Credits: 36 | On Campus, Online, and HyFlex

Master of Arts in

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

Credits: 36 | On Campus, Online, and HyFlex

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 and HyFlex

MINISTRY Credits: 30 | Online

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP The Graduate Certificate in Christian Leadership is for those who wish to develop a biblical and theological framework applicable in Christian leadership.

Credits: 12 | On-Campus, Online, and HyFlex

The College of Ministry is deeply rooted in theological excellence, with an Assemblies of God affiliation.

“I was taught by great professors who were always willing to wrestle with tough questions—but always from a biblical perspective. At NU, I learned how to think and teach the Bible well.”

Jason Deuman, MA in Bible and Theology

“I tell people to really consider NU. When you look at all aspects—the cost, the flexibility, the quality—it’s a great choice.”

Radhika Janardanan, Sr. Product Marketing Manager at Microsoft

“What would I say to someone thinking about the program at Northwest?

Definitely do it. It’s a great program; the courses are very applicable to education today. The professors and the curriculum are outstanding.”

Nick Kanehen, Master of Education

“In my role with a high-impact land rights nonprofit, I’ve been struck by how many times my MA in International Community Development has served me.

From nonprofit management skills, to rural development theory, to cultural dynamics—everything I learned in the MAICD program has equipped me for my work to bring justice to the landless poor.”

Jeremy Cook, Master of Arts in International Community Development, Foundation & Corporate Development Specialist

Master of Science in

NURSING

HOLISTIC SKILLS FOR COMPASSIONATE CARE. Our commitment is to provide our Master of Science in Nursing students with a practical and applicable education that impacts the profession of nursing locally and internationally. Graduates of our program are prepared to tackle the changing health care landscape as the next generation of change agents, innovators, and leaders.

WHY CONSIDER OUR MSN PROGRAM? • Graduates of the Buntain College of Nursing’s MSN program will be fully equipped to work in public health, health care policy and government, nursing leadership and management, community health, healthcare research, entrepreneurial ventures, and more.

• You will gain specialized experience and knowledge with the design and implementation of a scholarly project aligned with your nursing interests.

• Complete your program entirely online with practice experiences in your area. Enjoy the option of joining faculty for a unique global or U.S.-based cross-cultural experience and educational travel.

• Our MSN program is designed for working nurses to complete one course at a time, so they graduate in less than two years.

Credits: 36 | Online

WE’RE IN GOOD COMPANY. We are surrounded by companies that have changed the world. At NU, opportunity abounds.

INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION

WE WELCOME STUDENTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD. We know that choosing a university is a difficult decision. Choosing a university in another country is more so, but in choosing Northwest University, you have the opportunity to earn a degree from one of the finest private Christian universities in the United States.

We invite you to come in and take a look around at what NU has to offer you as an international student. Join our community of scholars dedicated to providing quality education and preparation for a competitive global market.

We look forward to welcoming you to Northwest University!

Contact the International Education department for more information: international@northwestu.edu | 425-889-6280 | northwestu.edu/international

YOUR FUTURE IS CALLING. WE CAN HELP YOU ANSWER.

WEBSITE: northwestu.edu/graduate EMAIL: goe@northwestu.edu LOCAL: 425-822-8266