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Academic Departments

Departments in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences:

  • Art
  • Biology
  • Business, Accounting and Economics
  • Chemistry
  • Communication Studies
  • Education
  • English
  • Gender Studies
  • Global Studies
  • Health and Human Performance
  • History
  • Mathematics and Computer Science
  • Modern Languages
  • Music
  • Physics
  • Political Science
  • Pre-Nursing
  • Psychology
  • Religion and Philosophy
  • Sociology, Anthropology and Social Work
  • Theatre Arts

Art

From painting to ceramics, digital media, photography and art history, the Art Department has the breadth students expect.

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Biology

The study of life takes us to some exciting places — from the trees of our own campus to Honduran barrier reefs.

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Business, Accounting and Economics

Our students graduate with the knowledge and skills they need to thrive in a global marketplace.

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Chemistry

Studying chemistry shows you what you’re made of.

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Communication Studies

Understanding how people communicate is key to both professional success and interpersonal awareness.

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Education

We take pride in teaching future teachers.

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English

Writing well and comprehending what you read are two of the most valuable skills you can ever learn.

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Gender Studies

Students in the Gender Studies Program apply feminist theory to understand the surrounding world. Then they act to make that world more humane.

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Global Studies

The world is interdisciplinary. So is our Global Studies Program.

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Health and Human Performance

How can we become stronger, faster, and (most importantly) healthier people?

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History

Nothing is a better indicator of the future than the past.

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Mathematics and Computer Science

Today’s most important technology is driven by mathematics.

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Modern Languages

Multilingualism is a key to global citizenship.

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Music

NWU is a regional leader in vocal and instrumental music instruction and performance.

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Physics

A degree in physics can be the starting point of careers in exciting fields like astronomy and engineering.

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Political Science

Whether it’s the actions of a local school board or of sovereign nations, everything is political.

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Pre-Nursing

Many future nurses begin their education here before moving onto a basic nursing program.

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Psychology

We use science to better understand the human mind, behavior and the ways we treat one another.

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Religion and Philosophy

We explore thoroughly and evaluate thoughtfully religious and theological issues.

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Sociology, Anthropology and Social Work

We combine the studies of humankind, society and welfare.

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Theatre Arts

The stage is our laboratory.

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Academics

  • Areas of Study - Undergraduate
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  • Academic Departments
    • Art Department
    • Biology Department
    • Business, Accounting and Economics Department
    • Chemistry Department
    • Communication Studies Department
    • Education Department
    • English Department
    • Forensic Science
    • Gender Studies Department
    • Global Studies Program
    • Health and Human Performance Department
    • History Department
    • Mathematics and Computer Science Department
    • Modern Languages Department
    • Music Department
    • Physics Department
    • Political Science Department
    • Pre-Nursing Advising
    • Psychology Department
    • Religion and Philosophy Department
    • Sociology, Anthropology and Social Work Department
    • Theatre Department
    • Interdisciplinary Studies
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