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Northwestern University Research Based Degrees       90-Day Degree Programs

Four degree majors are currently available at NCU, as part of the 90-day accelerated degree program.

The (4) majors that are available in the NCU 90-day accelerated degree programs, for a B.A., M.A., or Ph.D. degree, are:

1.Biblical Studies

2.Theology

3. Christian Counseling

4. Christian Education

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Academic Degree Programs

UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES
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on majors listed below to view program curriculum.

>>Bachelor of Arts BA


GRADUATE STUDIES
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on majors listed below to view program curriculum.

>>Master of Arts MA

>>Master of Divinity MDiv

>>Doctor of Theology ThD

>>Doctor of Philosophy PhD

>> Doctor of Ministry DMin

>>Doctor of Divinity DD

Accelerated Degree programs

Our accelerated programs for B.A., M.A., M.Div. or Ph.D., Th.D. or D.Min. are supported by a PLA: Prior Learning Assessment similar to that being used by major colleges and universities.

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Today numerous colleges and universities are providing the great benefit of PLA: Prior Learning Assessments, for their more experienced students, to translate lifetime learning experience into credits to be legitimately applied to degree programs. This translates into huge savings in both time and educational expense. NCU is also providing this great benefit to all students.

NCU uses the MOODLE online educational management system, which is the same system used by major universities worldwide.

Northwestern Christian University online programs offer both Undergraduate and Graduate studies in a several Christian majors, which can be completed in as little as 90-days through PLA: Prior Learning Assessment, Life, educational and ministry experience as well as core curriculum, educational modules, thesis or dissertation.

Bachelor, Masters, and Doctorate Degree Programs are offered through research and writing of a thesis or dissertation only following the European model. 

Research based degrees are structured in a simple format to provide students more focused understanding of their major allowing the students to move at a faster pace. Online students have the advantage to study independently at their own pace.

There are many degree program majors available for accelerated bachelor, master's and doctorate degree programs at NCU,. through the accelerated program at NCU.  *See application page for details.

A Bachelor degree can be earned in 90-days or more depending on PLA: Prior Learning Assessment, your skill set and time management ability. A Master's or Doctorate can be earned in 90-Days or less depending on your skill set and time management ability. Depending on your PLA: Prior Learning Assessment, a Masters can be completed by Thesis only and a Doctorate may be earned by Dissertation only, if qualified by appropriate educational documentation supporting the degree major..

NCU accelerated programs allow students with life, ministry and educational experience, who complete appropriate course requirements including thesis or dissertation, to earn their Bachelor,Master's or Doctorate degrees through Northwestern Christian University.

This NCU Graduate Program allows students that have completed previous studies in compatible courses to complete their degree programs in as little as 90 days with a qualifying (PLA) Prior Learning Assessment..

With the NCU accelerated online learning program, completing your accelerated degree program can be accomplished in far less time than traditional degree programs.

Accelerated Degree Program Requirements   

At Northwestern the student's PLA: Prior Learning Assessment can provide up to 65-90 credit hours of course recognition which can the be applied toward a 120 credit hour bachelor degree program.

For those who enroll in accelerated online Master's and Doctoral programs a PLA is not required for their accelerated online degree programs. Any bachelor degree full qualifies a student to enroll in any master's or doctorate program at NCU. You can still master your degree major through your thesis or dissertation. 

The accelerated online master's program requires a thesis only.  

The accelerated online doctorate program involves a dissertation only.

*An easy to follow guide is provided for for both PLA and writing the thesis and dissertation for the accelerated degree programs at Northwestern. *SEE WEBSITE MENU for GUIDE.

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90-Day Accelerated Degree Program Requirements:

EXAMPLE:

Bachelor Program    (B.A.)    *All Major s   

PLA: Prior Learning Assessment         65 cr. hrs. - 90 cr. hrs

5- Core Courses                               15 cr. hrs.    *May be waived based on PLA

2- Major Courses                              10 cr. hrs.   *May be waived based on PLA

Bachelor's Thesis                              30 cr. hrs

Total Required Credits                      120 cr. hrs.

*Transfer Credit supported by transcripts can also be used to reduce need for additional PLA credits. Lacking transfer credits can be compensated by additional PLA credits.

*Extra NCU Courses may be assigned to offset lacking Transfer Credit (or) PLA Credit

Master's Program   (M.A.)    *Any Major      

*Any Bachelor degree fulfills requirements for acceptance.

Master's Thesis                                 30 cr. hrs

Total Required credits                        30 cr. hrs.

* PLA may be considered for extra credit

Doctorate Program   (Ph.D.)   *Any Major    *90-0days or less

*Any Master's degree fulfills requirements for acceptance.

Doctoral Dissertation                         30 cr. hrs

Total Required credits                        30 cr. hrs.

* PLA may be considered for extra credit.

Today many colleges and universities are providing the great benefit of PLA: Prior Learning Assessments, for their more experienced students, to translate lifetime learning experience into credits to be legitimately applied to degree programs. This translates into huge savings in both time and educational expense. NCU is providing this great benefit to all qualified students.

 

"Study to show yourself approved, a workman who need not be ashamed, handling accurately the Word of Truth" (II Timothy 2:15)  *paraphrase

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