The Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Degree Online is a three-year post-bachelor’s online program designed to meet state licensure requirements for professional clinical mental health counselors in Washington state.
Our online mental health counseling degree combines academic curriculum, three required on-campus residency experiences, and clinical training experiences. It is a robust academic experience that teaches you how to engage your clientele from a holistic approach: biologically, psychologically, spiritually, and culturally.
Instructors seek to equip students to serve individuals from different backgrounds with widely different needs. Additionally, the program places a strong emphasis on integrating the curriculum with Christian worldview.
Program Quick Facts

• Next start: August 2025
• 60 credits
• $720 per credit
• $14,400 average annual tuition costs (2025–26)
• Application deadlines: Jan. 31, and April 1
• 32 months
• Flexible, asynchronous program format
• Fully accredited university

The master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Northwest University was developed to be aligned with the standards of the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). We are currently in the application process for initial accreditation with CACREP. View the latest CMHC Annual Report.
Mission Statement
The Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) program strives to equip individuals, through a distinct Christian Worldview, for service in the mental health field as licensed professional counselors working with diverse populations using evidenced-based practices and to be a catalyst in the integration of counseling, culture, and individual differences through spiritual vitality, academic excellence, and empowered engagement with human need.

The Bachelor of Arts in Business Management degree online is designed to provide students with the skills necessary to pursue and develop effective business practices. These comprehensive courses are designed to equip students with a myriad of foundational skills in accounting, finance, project management, and marketing. Additionally, students will learn to pursue ethical and effective ways of conducting business in managerial and leadership roles.
Program Quick Facts

• 6 start dates per year: September, October, January, March, May, and July
• $340 per credit + $1,300 program fee
• 120 credits
• 12 credits per semester (full-time attendance)
• $10,760 average annual tuition costs (2025–26)
• Flexible, asynchronous program format

The Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies is an individually designed major option for students who wish to create a program of study by combining selected courses from two or more majors. Students are required to identify a central organizing theme of their Interdisciplinary Studies Major and design it under the guidance and supervision of an Interdisciplinary Studies Advisor (Provost or designate). A minimum of 20 of the major credits must be upper division courses. Students meet all General Education Requirements. Courses cannot double count within the Major and as General Education Requirements.
Program Quick Facts

• 6 start dates per year: September, October, January, March, May, and July
• $340 per credit + $1,300 program fee
• 120 credits
• 12 credits per semester (full-time attendance)
• $10,760 average annual tuition costs (2025–26)
• Flexible, asynchronous program format

With our Bachelor of Arts in Ministry Leadership Degree Online, you can heed your calling to the specific type of ministry that you feel called to. Though there are differences between serving in church leadership and ministering in non-church settings, they both take a person with commitment, integrity, and heart. They also require specialized training, and that’s where Northwest University can help.
The online Bachelor in Ministry Leadership is designed for students who desire the broadest foundation upon which to build their ministry and who would like the option of advancing into a master’s degree. Our program is holistic and engaging, with an emphasis on a thorough core curriculum requirement coupled with two years of Bible, theology, and practical ministry courses.
Program Quick Facts

• 6 start dates per year: September, October, January, March, May, and July
• $340 per credit + $1,300 program fee
• 120 credits
• 12 credits per semester (full-time attendance)
• $10,760 average annual tuition costs (2025–26)
• Flexible, asynchronous program format

The Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership is an “in career” degree focusing on developing the personal characteristics and professional competencies needed for success and career advancement within your chosen vocation and/or place of employment. Organizational Leadership draws from a cross-section of disciplines with the common focus of practical application in today’s highly mobile and demanding workforce. Built upon a leadership core that is applicable to leading across a broad range of settings, you then coordinate with your advisor to design your academic program based on your chosen leadership path.
This major will challenge you to expand your professional potential within your unique calling and future plans. Thus, you are better equipped to advance within your current setting while being more prepared for future vocational opportunities.
Program Quick Facts

• 6 start dates per year: September, October, January, March, May, and July
• $340 per credit + $1,300 program fee
• 120 credits
• 12 credits per semester (full-time attendance)
• $10,760 average annual tuition costs (2025–26)
• Flexible, asynchronous program format

The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Degree Online is designed to enhance students’ understanding of the human condition in light of a distinctive Christian worldview. Our theoretical framework synthesizes broad-based knowledge drawn from the fields of psychology, anthropology, sociology, and cultural studies to provide a sound foundation in social sciences. Students are challenged and equipped to become agents of change, accepting the responsibility to truly make a difference in the lives of hurting individuals within a global context.
Program Quick Facts

• 6 start dates per year: September, October, January, March, May, and July
• $340 per credit + $1,300 program fee
• 120 credits
• 12 credits per semester (full-time attendance)
• $10,760 average annual tuition costs (2025–26)
• Flexible, asynchronous program format

The online Associate in Arts degree makes it possible to build your education on a solid foundation. It’s a fully accredited, two-year degree program that satisfies the general education requirements for most bachelor’s degrees. Even if you have little or no previous college experience, you can earn an Associate in Arts degree and then take the next step towards your bachelor’s. It’s a great start to a new beginning.
Program Quick Facts

• 6 start dates per year: September, October, January, March, May, and July
• $340 per credit + $1,300 program fee
• 60 credits
• 12 credits per semester (full-time attendance)
• $10,760 average annual tuition costs (2025–26)
• Flexible, asynchronous program format

The Associate Degree in Ministry Leadership Online is designed for those who seek a broader foundation upon which to build their ministry by combining selected general education courses with Bible, theology, and ministry studies. Students in this program are eligible for federal grants and loans, and may also receive credit for practical experience and previous college courses. Many students realize that they need better preparation to adequately respond to God’s calling, but can’t devote four years to a B.A. degree. The Online Associates Degree in Ministry provides the necessary beginning training and lays the foundation to enter our Bachelor of Arts in Ministry Leadership or other programs in the future.
Program Quick Facts

• 6 start dates per year: September, October, January, March, May, and July
• $340 per credit + $1,300 program fee
• 60 credits
• 12 credits per semester (full-time attendance)
• $10,760 average annual tuition costs (2025–26)
• Flexible, asynchronous program format

Many people work for a paycheck and little else. They find themselves going through the motions with little passion for their daily work. Imagine a job where you could shape the next generation—knowing that your life was making a difference. Now, imagine that this could all become a reality in less than one year.
Our Master in Teaching program is designed for those with an undergraduate degree who’d like to get their teaching certificate. In less than one year, you’ll be standing in front of your own classroom—shaping minds, changing lives. And living with passion.
Program Quick Facts

• Next start: August 2025
• $1,150 per credit
• 30 credits
• $34,500 average tuition cost (2025–26)
• Evening classes 6-8:50pm, Monday-Thursday
• WA state focused
• Fully accredited university

Northwest University is excited to announce the integration of the Master of Arts in Bible and Theology and the Master of Arts in Ministry Leadership into a single, comprehensive program: the Master of Arts in Ministry Leadership and Theology. This newly combined program brings together the strengths of both degrees, offering students a well-rounded education that blends deep theological study with practical leadership training.
By merging these two programs, we provide a more holistic approach to ministry preparation, equipping students with the biblical knowledge, spiritual formation, and leadership skills needed to serve effectively in a variety of ministry contexts. This streamlined curriculum ensures flexibility, accessibility, and academic excellence while maintaining the core values that have made both programs impactful for students and ministry leaders alike.
Program Quick Facts

• Next start: August 2025
• 3 annual starts: August, January, and May
• $660 per credit
• 36 credits
• $23,760 average tuition cost (2025–26)
• Fully accredited university

In our MBA program, you will be challenged to consider global perspectives. You will develop relevant management and communication skills. You will learn to think critically about the complexities of leadership. You will become more competent in your ability to assess, decide, and take action. At the end of this program, you will be equipped to lead like never before. And these skills will be yours for the rest of your life.
You can enhance the value of your MBA by focusing your studies in a particular area of interest. Our concentrations enable students to focus their electives in a critical field without increasing the number of overall credits required for the degree.
Program Quick Facts

• Next start: August 2025
• Two annual starts: August and January
• $950 per credit
• 36 credits
• $34,200 average tuition cost (2025–26)
• No GMAT required for applicants with a GPA of 3.0 or higher
• ACBSP accredited

As the world advances, technology and business are becoming increasingly more intertwined. Now more than ever, there is a need for professionals who understand and can successfully navigate the nuances and challenges of both. With Northwest University’s Master of Science in Information Technology Management (MSITM), you’ll be prepared to do exactly that.
The MSITM program will equip you with innovative management skills and expert knowledge of corporate IT systems so you are prepared to unlock the full potential of your organization’s business and technology resources to achieve organizational goals.
Program Quick Facts

• Next start: August 2025
• Two annual starts: August and January
• $990 per credit
• 36 credits
• $35,640 average tuition cost (2025–26)
• Classes once per week from 6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.

As the first partnership between the College of Business and the Creatio Center for Technology, Media, and Design, the MSITM program, which is offered through the College of Business, provides a dynamic blend of organizational leadership and information technology expertise. In the program, you will learn how to problem solve on the computer and in the board room.