Graduate Programs Virtual Open House Event
Welcome to our Graduate Programs Virtual Open House!
Wednesday, April 21, 2021, from 4:00pm until 7:00pm Pacific Time
This event is for prospective graduate students interested in learning more about life at Northwest University. All graduate programs at Northwest University will have representatives present to answer questions about our programs.
Choose from the options below to join a session:
Center for Leadership Studies
The Center for Leadership Studies (CFLS) is home to Northwest’s Ph.D. and Ed.D. programs in Organizational Leadership. These degrees prepare students to lead the leaders of our day.
Join via ZoomOpen House Schedule
- 4:00–4:20pm: Meet a Faculty Member
- 4:20–4:40pm: Meet a Current Student
- 4:40–5:00pm: Q & A with Director of CFLS
- 5:00–5:20pm: EdD vs PhD: What is the difference?
- 5:20–5:40pm: Q & A with Director of CFLS
- 5:40–6:00pm: What is a Dissertation?
- 6:00–6:20pm: Meet a Current Student
- 6:20–6:40pm: Q & A about CFLS Scholarships
- 6:40–7:00pm: Q & A with Director of CFLS
College of Business
In our MBA program, you will be challenged to consider global perspectives. You will develop relevant management and communication skills. You will learn to think critically about the complexities of leadership.
Join via ZoomOpen House Schedule
- 4:00–4:30pm: General Q & A with MBA Faculty & Admissions Staff
- 4:30–5:00pm: Dual Enrollment: 5-year BA/MBA Overview and Q & A
- 5:30–6:15pm: International Students: Admissions, Applying for Your F1 Visa, and Q & A
- 6:15–7:00pm: General Q & A with MBA Faculty & Admissions Staff
College of Education
The College of Education at Northwest University exists to send educators of the highest quality into schools around the globe. There is a growing demand for educators in school districts across the nation, so we’ve made sure that our education degrees are accessible for a variety of future educators.
Join via ZoomOpen House Schedule
- 4:00–4:20pm: Meet the Dean
- 4:20–7:00pm: Open House
College of Ministry
Since 1934, the College of Ministry at Northwest University has been equipping students as ministry leaders. Over those 80 years we have established a rich tradition of academic excellence, spiritual vitality and empowered engagement with human need as a Christ-centered University in the Seattle area.
Join via ZoomOpen House Schedule
- 4:00–4:20pm: Intro to College of Ministry Programs
- 4:20–7:00pm: Q & A
College of Nursing
Expert faculty at the Buntain College of Nursing provide unique learner environments that integrate Christian faith with evidence-based practice and diverse practice experiences.
Join via ZoomOpen House Schedule
- 4:00–4:20pm: Meet the Dean, Dr. Erin-Joy Bjorge
- 4:20–7:00pm: Q & A with Program Coordinator Dr. Tiffany Zyniewicz
M.A. in International Community Development
Our International Community Development (ICD) program will transform your passion for serving others into a profession that is focused, skilled, and effective. You’ll learn from practitioners in the field who have developed successful international programs.
Join via ZoomOpen House Schedule
- 4:00–4:20pm: Why Choose ICD?
- 4:20–4:40pm: Q & A with Director of Student Services
- 4:40–5:00pm: Planning Your Fieldwork: purpose, location, scheduling, options, etc.
- 5:00–6:00pm: Q & A with Director of Student Services
- 6:00–6:20pm: Alumni Job Story: Austin Robinson, Eternal Anchor
- 6:20–7:00pm: Q & A with Director of Student Services
M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Psy.D. in Counseling Psychology
Our graduate counseling programs are rigorous and comprehensive. They combine lecture, discussion, research, and internships with a multicultural focus, uniquely preparing you to serve individuals with widely different backgrounds and needs.
The Psy.D. is a five-year post-bachelor’s program focused on theoretical and applied evidence-based scholarly literature and research. Emphasis is placed on international, multicultural, and social justice issues.
Join via ZoomOpen House Schedule
- 4:00–4:30pm: Open House
- 4:30–5:00pm: Meet Program Director Dr. Leihua Edstrom
- 5:00–7:00pm: Open House
M.S. in Applied Research Psychology
This 2-year, online MS program will prepare students to pursue careers in the fast-growing fields of Research Analytics, User Experience Analytics, or Program Evaluation.
Join via ZoomOpen House Schedule
- 4:00–7:00pm: Chat with Professor Smulski. Come with your questions to learn more about the program and each concentration.
International Education Department
Northwest is an exciting place where you can join with other students in pursuing your educational goals. Northwest students come from the United States, and from around the world, to pursue education that prepares them to be business people, teachers, nurses, musicians, church leaders and more.
Join via ZoomOpen House Schedule
- 4:00–5:30pm: Meet your International Admissions Counselor
- 5:30–6:15pm: International Admissions in the MBA Zoom Room
- 5:30–6:15pm: Meet your International Admissions Counselor
Financial Aid
No matter how you place it, pursuing a postgraduate degree is a great investment—an investment in your life, your career, and sometimes, your family. We at Northwest University understand what it takes to count the cost of this investment, and we want to help. Financial Aid is available to assist in affording this great investment.
Join via ZoomOpen House Schedule
- 4:00–5:30pm: Student Financial Services Counselors Available for Questions