
About this program
Online Associate in Arts
The Associate in Arts degree is awarded for the successful completion of a two-year program which includes the major components of the General Education Requirements. Its shorter curriculum concentrates on subject matter which is general or vocational.
Program content
Bible and Theology:
- Old Testament History and Literature
- New Testament History and Literature
- Christian Thought
- Jesus the Messiah
Written and Verbal Communications:
- Composition I: Expository Writing
- Composition II: Rhetoric and Research Writing
- Fundamentals of Speech Communication
Humanities:
- Any Literature course
- Any Course in History
Social Sciences:
- Business Administration (BUSM)
- Communication (except COMM 1213)
- Economics
- Education (EDUC)
- Geography (GEOG)
- Health & Fitness (PEDU)
- Information Technology (INTC)
- Management (BMGT)
- Marketing (BMKT)
- Philosophy (PHIL)
- Political Science (PSCI)
- Psychology (PSYC)
- Sociology/Anthropology (SOCI) or
- User Experience Design (UXDE)
Science and Mathematics:
- College-level Mathematics
- Science course with Lab
Formation and Calling:
- Life Calling
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Tuition
- Undergrad Online Tuition (non-education majors) per credit hour: $399
- Undergrad Online Tuition (education majors only) per credit hour : $475
Qualification
Credits: 60 semester
Academic Award Associate in Arts
The Core Curriculum outcomes are the following:
- Spiritual Development Students completing the Core Curriculum will demonstrate an understanding of Christian beliefs and values, a Christian worldview, and how Christian beliefs and values, a Christian worldview, and how Christian values related to their academic studies. Additionally, they will develop spiritually in a manner consistent with faith in Jesus Christ.
- Reasoning and Communication Students completing the Core Curriculum will demonstrate the ability to think critically, employ ethical reasoning, and communicate effectively.
- Science and Mathematics Students completing the Core Curriculum will demonstrate scientific and mathematical reasoning.
- Humanities and Social Sciences Students completing the Core Curriculum will demonstrate knowledge of and reasoning with the humanities and social sciences.
- Multicultural Awareness Students completing the Core Curriculum will demonstrate an awareness of multiculturalism and diverse worldviews.
Contact the College of Adult and Professional Studies Enrollment Office for an information packet.
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Northwest University
Northwest University was founded on October 1, 1934. We are a Christian co-educational institution accredited at the highest institutional level nationally and regionally. We awards associate, baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees in over 70 programs. Northwest University is a Christian...
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