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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
  • College of Business
  • College of Education
  • College of Ministry
  • College of Nursing
  • M.A. in International Community Development
  • M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Psy.D. in Counseling Psychology
  • M.S. in Applied Research Psychology
  • International Education Department
  • Financial Aid

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.

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Open 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.

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Open 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.

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Open 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.

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Open 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.

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Open 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.

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Open 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.

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Open 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.

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Open 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.

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Open 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.

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Open House Schedule

  • 4:00–5:30pm: Student Financial Services Counselors Available for Questions

Questions About Graduate Admissions?

Admissions counselors are waiting to serve you.

Graduate Admissions
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5520 108th Ave. NE
Kirkland, WA 98033

graduateenrollment@northwestu.edu
Local Phone: 425-822-8266

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