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Academic Departments
Academic Departments


Biology
NNU’s Biology department offers areas of study in Biology, Biochemistry, Wildlife Biology/Ecology, Pre-Medical, Pre-Physical Therapy and Biology Education…

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, Language & Literature
At NNU, the Department of Language, Literature, & Communication is where the power of words meets the art of expression….

Computer Science & Math
Wondering why you should choose to study computer science or mathematics at NNU? A job placement rate of 100% and strong relationships with…

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…

History, Political Science & Criminal Justice
NNU’s History, Political Science & Criminal Justice Department offers students the opportunity to receive a history degree, criminal justice degree or political science and international relations…

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…

Social Work
As a student pursuing a degree from the Department of Social Work and Criminal Justice at Northwest Nazarene University, you will be prepared to…

Psychology
NNU’s Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology prepares students to explore the complex world of the brain and human behavior…

Northwest Nazarene Divinity School
NNU’s Northwest Nazarene Divinity School is designed to prepare ministry leaders for the twenty-first century as they serve the Church and…

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…

Sports & Exercise Sciences
Northwest Nazarene University offers a challenging curriculum through the Sports & Exercise Sciences degree programs that successfully prepares students for…

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…