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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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