Degree Completion
Pursue an online associate or bachelor’s degree completion program that interlocks faith and purpose. Expand your discipline-specific knowledge and step into your calling.
degree completion programs
per credit
expert faculty who are active in their fields
Our undergraduate degree completion programs may be the right fit if you…
- Want to challenge yourself and advance your career with an associate or bachelor’s degree
- Desire to complete a degree you started previously
- Value faith-infused curriculum
- Appreciate an online format that fits your busy life
- Crave an interactive and supportive community
Why complete your degree at Northwestern?
Our online degree completion programs are intentionally designed to be both realistically attainable and undeniably valuable. Discover student-friendly courses that cover everything from foundational fundamentals to professional skills – all so you can confidently take the next step in your career.
Plus, take advantage of transfer-friendly policies that aim to transfer as many of your previously earned credits as possible—even if those credits are from a seemingly unrelated discipline.
Experience it all within a supportive Christian community to encourage you as you live out your calling.
Program Features
- Expert faculty who are active in their fields
- Customizable associate and bachelor’s programs to fit your ambitions
- Faith-infused curriculum that interlocks faith and purpose
- Courses optimized for quality and user experience
- Take up to 14 credits of graduate-level courses while pursuing your undergraduate degree to get a jump start on your master’s degree.
My professors were phenomenal. The courses were rigorous, yet very well organized, which provided for strong classes.
Degree Completion Programs
Finish what you started. Equip yourself to pursue your career aspirations by selecting one of UNW’s seven degree completion programs.
BS in Business Administration
50-53 Major Specific Credits
125 Total Credits
Grow as an effective decision-maker and management leader. Immerse yourself in courses that highlight real-world applications of business principles, including marketing, human resources, economics, healthcare management, and finance.
Customize your program by selecting a concentration in:
- Entrepreneurship
- Healthcare Management
- Strategic Management
BS in Psychology
34 Major Specific Credits
125 Total Credits
Equip yourself with the tools and practices necessary to help improve others’ mental health.
Customize your program by selecting a concentration in the following:
- Health Psychology
- Marriage and Family
- General (no concentration declared)
BS in Ministry
34-40 Major Specific Credits
125 Total Credits
Engage with critical leadership training and graduate prepared for work in the church, mission field, and around the world. All students receive a concentration in Christian Studies.
BS in Healthcare Management
49 Major Specific Credits
125 Total Credits
Discover a flexible, online degree in healthcare management that provides a solid foundation in business management skills with a specific emphasis on healthcare administration.
AA in General Studies
60 Total Credits
Explore foundational coursework in communication, history, art, literature, mathematics, science, and the Bible.
AA in Psychology
60 Total Credits
Dive into a theoretical and applied understanding of psychological principles to prepare you for further study in psychology or entry-level positions in the helping profession.
AS in Computer Science
60 Total Credits
Discover an online computer science degree that gives you the foundational knowledge to develop and use computer algorithms and computer-based systems.
Northwestern has a really good mission and purpose to educate us in the ways of God, but also offers education that focuses on the profession you are going into, whether that's ministries or communications or business. We have an opportunity and a platform to preach Jesus through our lives.
What will I learn?
As you complete your associate or bachelor’s degree at UNW, you will learn to think critically, communicate effectively, and advance your discipline-specific knowledge. Dive into one of these practical degree completion programs that will prepare you for success wherever your career takes you.
UNW equipped me with an extremely solid base of knowledge and understanding in the field of psychology. The degree provided tools, concepts, theories, and practices that can be incorporated into all of my current and future work. Understanding how and why we function the way we do as human beings is fascinating, in addition to understanding how to best optimize and utilize that information from a biblical, theological and psychological perspective.
Still have questions about our online degree completion programs?
Our team is ready with answers!
Meet the Adult Undergraduate Faculty
Professors at Northwestern are focused on their students first. Faculty within each of our degree completion programs include experts in their respective fields who want to help you grow in your knowledge, skills, and faith while you earn your associate or bachelor’s degree.
Study under caring professors in our degree completion programs who not only have decades of past experience, but who are active in their respective fields. This means you will have the opportunity to learn about real-world challenges, focus on niche skills needed in your intended area of interest, and expand your professional network.
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These related graduate degrees and minors that will further prepare you for leadership.
FAQ | Online Degree Completion
Still have questions about completing your associate or bachelor’s degree online? Check out a few of our most frequently asked questions!
Definitely. We know it can be nerve-wracking to take the next step toward your career goals, especially as you consider how completing a degree will fit into your busy life.
That’s why we’ve created value-packed degree completion programs that provide a manageable workload for a busy adult. Experience flexible education and student-friendly courses all within a convenient online format.
Yes! It is a top priority to make quality education affordable so that you can step into your calling right here at UNW. You can expect competitive tuition that’s actually less than the cost of most state undergraduate programs.
More than our commitment to an affordable education, though, is our commitment to a valuable one. Invest in an undergraduate education at UNW that offers faith-infused learning, a highly interactive community, courses taught by actively practicing faculty, and student-friendly course design.
Absolutely. We believe students of all ages thrive in a learning environment where they feel known, supported, and encouraged. Our degree completion programs, firmly rooted in biblical principles, offer access to free tutoring and coaching resources, personal academic advising, optional live-learning sessions, and—of course—our highly interactive online community.
UNW is committed to being extremely transfer friendly — meaning you can rest easy knowing your previous work won’t go to waste! Once we get your transcripts, our admissions team will review your prior courses. Many have a direct equivalency, while others will apply to general education credits or electives.
Bottom line? We will work with you to transfer as many as possible (even if your previously earned credits are from a seemingly unrelated discipline).
We recognize that faith often plays a central role in professional life. Our intentional online courses examine your current or intended field from a faith-infused perspective. Not only will you be equipped with real-world knowledge, you’ll learn how to use it as a God-honoring leader in the home, church, community, and marketplace.
