Northwest Nazarene University

NNU's Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) with Elementary Education Teacher Certification is designed for individuals who hold a bachelor’s degree in any discipline and desire to become a licensed elementary teacher. The 16-month program includes 12 months of coursework and one semester of student teaching. Upon completion of the program, teacher candidates will be ready to step into an elementary school or middle school classroom of their own.

The MEd in Special Education program is designed for classroom teachers who hold elementary, secondary, or special education certification and wish to gain further expertise and/or become certified to teach children in these classrooms. The internship has two options: one option is for educators currently teaching in classrooms for Special Education; and one option is for others who are not currently teaching Special Education. It is a fully online program which includes a practicum experience in teaching children with special needs.

Our program is designed to prepare the baccalaureate registered nurse to assume the role of Advanced Practice Clinician in nursing. Upon completion of the program, you will have earned a graduate degree in nursing and be prepared for national licensure as an FNP. The MSN FNP program's goal is to provide optimal primary care to the communities the graduates serve. The program prepares advanced practice nurses who excel in clinical practice by providing patient and family-centered care in the context of Christ-like behavior in the areas of assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation.

NNU's fully online Master of Divinity in Youth, Children & Family Ministry prepares you to embrace a vocational ministry role while also pursuing advanced training in the contexts of parachurch ministry, Christian schools or camp.

NNU's Education Specialist degree in Educational Leadership: Superintendent advances the academic preparation and teaching skills of experienced classroom teachers and instructional leaders. This online degree is designed for educational professionals who have a master’s degree and building administrator certification who are seeking formal educational leadership roles such as superintendent, assistant superintendent and other school district central office roles.

The Ed.S. Leadership and Organizational Development program is designed for those individuals who already possess a master’s degree and are interested in leadership roles within higher education, community and organizational development, or business. The program would be utilized by those candidates who desire to enter the NNU doctoral programs and have a desire to pursue coursework and a degree within leadership and organizational development.

With a focus on high-quality instruction, instructor leadership, innovation, personal reflection, and research practices and applications, the program equips graduates with the appropriate skill sets needed to access and effectively use technology and resources in today’s dynamic learning environments. The objective is to develop attitudes and practices that prepare educators to remain current and effective in an ever-changing world.

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree program is designed to provide advanced study and research for educators interested in educational leadership. The Ph.D. is concentrated on the area of educational leadership; however, you can declare a specific focus. The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree program is designed for students interested in researching national or international trends, or large-scale practices within the scope of education.

The Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology is focused on preparing students to be practitioner-scholars who integrate faith into their roles as clinical psychologists. The PsyD program is built on three pillars: clinical competence, academic rigor and faith integration. Graduates of this program will be prepared for licensure in the practice of clinical psychology, which takes many forms including psychotherapy/counseling, psychological and cognitive assessment and program administration.

The Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degree program is designed to provide advanced study and research for educators interested in educational leadership. Program highlights include: - Course delivery in an online/distance format for your convenience - Program length of approximately 26 months - Full accreditation with doctorally-prepared faculty who have extensive experience within the areas of K-12, higher education and educational research - Utilization of a cohort model that offers a two-week on-campus summer session as an opportunity to prepare for dissertation and research activities