Undergraduate Studies
Academic Departments
Academic Departments
Applied & Liberal Studies
NNU students live and work in a community of scholars who are committed to the transformation of the whole person. As we try to understand the…
Biology
From teasing out the details of disease mechanisms to understanding enzyme kinetics to determining the habitat needs of sensitive species, we…
Business
NNU’s College of Business offers an academically challenging program for undergraduate, graduate, and adult online learners. Regardless of the…
Chemistry
Our Chemistry department offers students the chance to study the world on the most microscopic level so that we might better understand God and…
Communication Arts & Science
We explore the many philosophies, theories, and practices of communication and prepare students for work in a wide range of industries and…
Counselor Education
The Counselor Education Department at NNU offers master’s degrees in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC); Marriage, Couple, and Family…
Education
NNU’s College of Education offers nationally accredited Educator Preparation Programs for everyone. Our undergraduate, graduate and continuing…
Engineering & Physics
NNU offers an interdisciplinary Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree with concentrations in Civil, Computer, Electrical, Mechanical…
Graduate School of Theology
NNU’s Graduate School of Theology (GST) is designed to prepare ministry leaders for the twenty-first century as they serve the Church and…
History & Political Science
NNU’s History and Political Science Department offers students the opportunity to receive a history degree or political science and…
Kinesiology
Northwest Nazarene University offers a challenging curriculum through the kinesiology degree program that successfully prepares students for…
Language & Literature
NNU’s Language and Literature department explores the broad field of English through three areas of study, teaching students a broader…
Math & Computer Science
Wondering why you should choose to study mathematics or computer science at NNU? A job placement rate of 100% and strong relationships with…
Military Science
NNU’s Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program will provide world-class leadership training to transform Scholar – Athlete – Leaders…
Music
Whether you’re planning to major in music or just want to keep performing during your college career, the NNU Music Department provides…
Nursing
Nursing faculty aspire to professional excellence in teaching, practice, scholarship, and service to Northwest Nazarene University and the…
Psychology
NNU’s Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology prepares students to explore the complex world of the brain and human behavior…
Social Work & Criminal Justice
As a student pursuing a degree from the Department of Social Work and Criminal Justice at Northwest Nazarene University, you will be prepared to…
Theology & Christian Ministries
NNU’s College of Theology & Christian Ministries offers a diverse set of programs that includes undergraduate degrees, a fully online Master of…
Visual Arts
No matter where we look, we encounter objects that were crafted through the vision of artists and designers. NNU’s Art degree with emphases in…