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Master of Education

Earn your masters in 2 years or less entirely online. Designed for working adults to balance work, class and life. Build on what you know and prepare for new opportunities!

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Career in healthcare

Prepare for a career in the growing healthcare field as a Physician Assistant - named #3 Best Job by U.S. News & World Report. You'll be trained to offer quality, ethical and compassionate care.

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Invest in your career and future by earning your RN to BSN or B.A. Early Childhood Education entirely online. Save time and money with our seamless transfer policy.

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Master of Arts Counseling

With an M.A. in Counseling, empower others to make positive changes in their lives through a rewarding, helping career in clinical mental health or school counseling.

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Northwestern's master's programs in counseling set to launch May 16 Northwestern College’s new online master’s degree programs in clinical mental health counseling and school counseling will begin May 16 with about 15 students enrolled.
Northwestern online M.Ed. program ranked among top 100 by U.S. News Northwestern College’s Master of Education program is ranked 69th out of more than 350 schools in U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Online Master’s in Education Programs ranking.
NWC appoints dean of Graduate School & Adult Learning division Northwestern College has announced the hiring of Gary Richardson as dean of the Graduate School & Adult Learning (GSAL) division. Richardson will lead the division’s staff and faculty in the continued growth of GSAL programs, seeking to meet the needs of adult learners in both face-to-face and online environments.