Reach Your Goals
The Adult Undergraduate program offers degrees to prepare you for careers in a variety of industries as well as further graduate study. You can also take individual courses, not tied to a specific degree plan, for professional or personal development.
Why Northwestern?
For over 100 years, students have come to the University of Northwestern to learn and pursue the purposes God has for them. Our programs not only prepare students for a career, but also equip them for ministry and leadership throughout life.
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Degrees That Fit Your Life and Faith
Find a career-building education that fits into your work an family life. Our programs are built on a foundation of practical knowledge, flexible learning tools, and a supportive learning community.
Flexible Class Format
Our classes incorporate online and in-class elements to provide a blend of flexibility and community for students. Many of our classes also use digital textbooks which can save students thousands of dollars over the course of their program.
Exceptional Support
Our staff specializes in helping adults transition back into school and earn an undergraduate degree.
Transfer Credits
Whether you’re starting college for the first time or returning to complete your education, we want to help you get the most out of your past education and life experience. We will work with you to evaluate your situation and help transfer as many credits as possible toward your program of study.
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Majors and Programs
- B.S. BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (AVAILABLE ONLINE)
Explore the role of leadership in business and learn problem-solving skills from experienced Christian business professors who will prepare you for the fast-paced world of business. This broad-based degree is flexible enough to help you further your career in almost any industry.
- B.S. COMMUNICATIONS STUDIES
Learn the theory and practice of effective communication. This program will help you develop skills in critical thinking, writing, speaking, research, technology, conflict resolution, mediation, and public relations.
- B.S. HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY (AVAILABLE ONLINE)
The health psychology program helps you examine how psychological, behavioral, cultural, and social factors influence health and illness. This degree can prepare you to work in the healthcare industry and is great preparation for further graduate study.
- B.S. MINISTRIES (AVAILABLE ONLINE)
The ministries program provides you with the biblical knowledge and practical skills to serve in church, nonprofit, or cross-cultural settings.
- B.S. PSYCHOLOGY
Examine the human mind and help improve others’ mental health. The psychology program examines theory and application to prepare you for graduate study in psychology, positions in the helping professions, or other careers requiring a psychology background.
- A.A. GENERAL STUDIES (AVAILABLE ONLINE)
The Associate of Arts in General Studies degree offers foundational coursework in communication, history, art, literature, mathematics, science, and the Bible.
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