Pursuant to Missouri HB 1606 (2018), information regarding program lengths, costs, and students’ median time-to-degree, as well as employment and wage outcomes, can be found at https://jobs.mo.gov/jobseeker/training-and-education. Employment and wage outcomes are limited to completers found employed in Missouri. Students not found as employed may also be working out-of-state, self-employed, or enrolled in continuing education. Additional information on programs and program outcomes may be found by searching at https://scorecard.mo.gov/Search.
Bachelor of Applied Science
The curriculum leading to the Bachelor of Applied Science degree provides for the transfer of:
- Vocational or technical coursework taken as part of a one- or two-year technical certificate
- Associate of Applied Science or an eligible vocational or technical focused Associate of Science degree program from a regionally-accredited college
- 24 hours or more of U.S. Military Joint Services Transcript credit
The curriculum is designed to provide the additional education necessary for students with vocational or technical non-transferable certificate/degrees to earn a bachelor’s degree.
Bachelor of Applied Science Eligibility Requirements:
Only students who have earned approved vocational or technical certificates or degrees, or military credit are eligible for admission into the Bachelor of Applied Science program. Eligible students will have completed:
- A one-year technical certificate from a community/junior college
- A two-year technical certificate from a community/junior college
- An Associate of Applied Science degree
- An Associate of Science degree (eligible technical or vocational programs only)
- Military/Joint Services Transcript credit - 24 to 59 hours
- Military/Joint Services Transcript credit - 60 or more hours
Bachelor of Applied Science Degree Requirements
The completion of the Bachelor of Applied Science degree requires:
- A minimum of 24 semesters hours in courses numbered above 300
- A minimum of 30 semester hours completed in residence, with the last 10 hours of academic work completed at Northwest
- A minimum total of 120 earned academic hours
- A minimum overall and Northwest grade point average of 2.0
Option 1
A program of study for candidates who have completed a one-year certificate program or 24 to 59 hours of Military/JST credit will be developed with the following framework:
Subtotal Credit Hours: 120
Option 2
A program of study for candidates who have completed a two-year certificate program, Associate of Applied Science degree, eligible vocational or technical Associate of Science degree or 60 or more hours of Military /JST credit will be developed with the following framework:
Subtotal Credit Hours: 120
Northwest Core and Institutional Requirements:
Candidates for the Bachelor of Applied Science degree have more flexibility and fewer Core requirements than traditional Bachelor’s Degree candidates. Students complete 33 hours of Northwest Core classes and 3 hours from the Institutional Requirements, which must include: Note:
Some emphasis areas require additional prescribed core coursework specific to the discipline. After satisfying the required Northwest Core coursework and Institutional requirements listed above (15 hours) and any prescribed core coursework specific to the emphasis area, the student will complete additional Northwest Core courses to total the required 36 hours of Northwest Core and Institutional Requirements.
Note: ENGL 10110 - Introduction to College Writing is the recommended prerequisite for students who do not meet placement criteria for ENGL 10111 .
Bachelor of Applied Science Emphasis:
Students eligible for the Bachelor of Applied Science degree choose an emphasis area for their coursework at Northwest. As stated above, a student’s emphasis will be 24 or 39 Northwest hours, determined by the student’s transfer credit and/or degree prior to attending Northwest. The emphasis area is typically chosen from majors offered at Northwest, but students may also work with an advisor to develop an interdisciplinary emphasis area to meet their specific needs and interests. Each department will have specific coursework requirements related to the chosen emphasis area, some of which may require prerequisites. Coursework requirements for a specific emphasis may be obtained from the B.A.S. Advisors listed below.
This B.A.S. degree has online-only options available for Business Management, Computer Business Applications, Criminology, Cyber Assurance, General Studies, Information Technology: Cybersecurity, Information Technology: Data Analytics, Information Technology: General, Marketing, Political Science, Political Science: American Institutions, Political Science: Global Affairs, Political Science: Public Administration, Psychology, and Public Relations.
Directed Electives:
Bachelor of Applied Science students will choose general electives to reach the required 120 total hours from those courses outlined by the emphasis department.
B.A.S. Advisors:
Agriculture-Rod Barr
Applied Computing-Diana Linville
Business Management-Ben Blackford
Child and Family Studies-Lauren Leach-Steffens
Computer Business Applications-Cari Cline
Criminology-Jessica Gracey
Cyber Assurance-Zhengrui Qin
Emergency and Disaster Management-Travis Surprise
Food Services-Kelli Wilmes
General Studies-Dawn Gilley
Geographical Information Systems-Ming-Chih Hung
Geography-Brett Chloupek
Information Technology: Cybersecurity-Matthew Schieber
Information Technology: Data Analytics-Matthew Schieber
Information Technology: General-Matthew Schieber
Marketing-Ben Blackford
Political Science-Jessica Gracey
Political Science: American Institutions-Jessica Gracey
Political Science: Global Affairs-Jessica Gracey
Political Science: Public Administration-Jessica Gracey
Psychology-Terry Long
Public Relations-Matt Walker
The advisors listed above are from popular B.A.S. emphasis areas, however, emphasis areas are not limited to those listed. For additional information and questions, students may contact a transfer advisor in the Student Success Center.
Bachelor of Arts
The curriculum leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree emphasizes the fine arts, languages, literature, history, and the related social studies, and is often chosen as a pre-professional curriculum by those students who desire a general education, or for entrance into the world of law, the ministry or other professions.
The number of hours in the major, minor, and elective categories will vary depending on the major and minor selected. The Bachelor of Arts degree requires a minimum of 32 semester hours in courses numbered above 300. A minimum of 30 semester hours must be completed in residence, with the last 10 hours of academic work completed at Northwest. A minimum total of 120 academic hours are required for this degree.
Approved majors for the Bachelor of Arts degree are listed in the departments.
Bachelor of Fine Arts
The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a Major in Art is offered as a program of study emphasizing professional preparation in the studio areas of art. Within the hours required for the major, the student must select a specialization (from ceramics, drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, fibers, or graphic design).
For the B.F.A. degree, a minimum of 40 semester hours must be completed in courses numbered above 300. A minimum of 30 semester hours must be completed in residence, with the last 10 hours of academic work completed at Northwest. A minimum total of 120 academic hours are required for this degree.
B.F.A. Degree Requirements
Bachelor of Music Education
Completion of this curriculum, other University requirements, and minimum overall grade point average qualifies a student to receive a Bachelor of Music Education degree. Please reference the Professional Education Handbook.
The Bachelor of Music Education degree requires a minimum of 40 semester hours in courses numbered above 300. A minimum of 30 semester hours must be completed in residence, with the last 10 hours of academic work completed at Northwest. A minimum total of 120 academic hours are required for this degree.
All degrees in education are subject to state requirements which may change at any time due to action of the State Board of Education.
The Bachelor of Music Education degree is available with these majors: Instrumental Music K-12, Vocal Music K-12.
Bachelor of Science
The curriculum leading to the Bachelor of Science degree emphasizes mathematics and the natural sciences and offers a pre-professional program for mathematicians, physicists, biologists, physicians, nurses, psychologists, and business administrators.
The number of hours in the major, minor, and elective categories will vary depending on the major and minor selected. The Bachelor of Science degree requires a minimum of 40 semester hours in courses numbered above 300. A minimum of 30 semester hours must be completed in residence, with the last 10 hours of academic work completed at Northwest. A minimum total of 120 academic hours are required for this degree.
B.S. Degree Requirements
- The Northwest Core Credit Hours: 44 to 47
- Institutional Requirements Credit Hours: 4
- Major, Major/Minor, or Major/Major Requirements Credit Hours: 55 to 60
- Electives and Other Departmental Requirements Credit Hours: 9 to 17
Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Sciences
In conjunction with approved hospitals and medical centers.
The curriculum leading to the Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Sciences degree emphasizes biology and chemistry. Minimum academic prerequisites are established by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) and are taken on the Northwest campus during the first three years along with other courses required by the University. The fourth year (senior year) is a structured educational program in an affiliated clinical laboratory. The clinical program is accredited through NAACLS. Upon satisfactory completion of the clinical program, a minimum of 30 hours of credit are granted and the student is awarded a B.S. in Clinical Laboratory Sciences degree. Acceptance into an affiliated program is competitive and will be determined by the quality of academic work completed by the student during the first three years of study. Admission to the clinical program is decided entirely by the hospitals. Acceptance into the University program does not guarantee acceptance of the student by an affiliated clinical program. A minimum of 30 semester hours must be completed at Northwest. A minimum total of 120 academic hours are required for this degree.
Students who already have a bachelor’s degree and who wish to enter the field may do so by applying directly to the hospital that has an approved program. Applicants who have completed minimum requirements seven or more years before application must update microbiology and biochemistry. If a B.S. in Clinical Laboratory Sciences is desired, then University requirements for the degree must also be fulfilled.
Complete application deadlines vary with the clinical program. Programs should be contacted during the Spring semester prior to the year you want to start. As an example, application deadlines can vary from July 1st to October 15th. Applications are processed through the program director/education coordinator of the clinical program.
Selection is done by each clinical program. Criteria include state of health, academic performance, and personal characteristics. Usually, a 2.5 minimum grade point average is required.
Enrollment is limited by the class size of each clinical program. Costs vary with each clinical program. Upon graduation, students are eligible to take a national certification examination. Passing the examination is not a condition for receiving the B.S. in Clinical Laboratory Sciences degree.
Financial assistance varies with each clinical program. The student should contact each program and the Northwest Office of Scholarships and Financial Assistance.
Hospitals and Officials
Hospitals and officials in association with the Clinical Laboratory Sciences degree:
Des Moines, Iowa
Mercy College of Health Sciences Clinical Laboratory Science Program
Kyla Dippold, MS, MLS (ASCP), Program Chair and Assistant Professor
Kansas City, Missouri
St. Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City - Clinical Laboratory Science Program
Jane Rachel, MA, MT (ASCP), Program Director
North Kansas City, Missouri
North Kansas City Hospital - School of Clinical Laboratory Science
Marisa K. James MA, MT (ASCP), Program Director
Omaha, Nebraska
Nebraska Methodist Hospital - Medical Laboratory Science Program
Julie Richards, MPA, MT (ASCP) BB, Program Director
B.S. in Clinical Laboratory Sciences Requirements
Requirements
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
In conjunction with approved hospitals and medical centers. Bachelor of Science in Education
Completion of this curriculum, other University requirements, and minimum overall grade point average qualifies the student to receive a Bachelor of Science in Education degree. Please reference the Professional Education Handbook.
The Bachelor of Science in Education degree requires a minimum of 40 semester hours in courses numbered above 300. A minimum of 30 semester hours must be completed in residence, with the last 10 hours of academic work completed at Northwest. A minimum total of 120 academic hours are required for this degree.
All degrees in education are subject to state requirements which may change at any time due to action of the State Board of Education.
Specific requirements within, or in addition to, The Northwest Core requirements, must be taken for teacher certification.
Students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Education degree may follow one of the following programs. Listed below each program are areas of certification which may be followed under that particular program.
Program
Elementary
Elementary (Certifies Grades 1-6)
Early Childhood (Certifies Birth to Grade 3)
Early Childhood Special Education (Certifies Birth to Grade 3)
Spanish (Certifies Grades K-9)
Special Education: Cross Categorical (Certifies Grades K-12)
Middle School
Agriculture (Certifies Grades 5-9)
Business Education (Certifies Grades 5-9)
Speech/Theatre (Certifies Grades 5-9)
Language Arts (Certifies Grades 5-9)
Mathematics (Certifies Grades 5-9)
Science (Certifies Grades 5-9)
Social Science (Certifies Grades 5-9)
Secondary
Agriculture (Certifies Grades 9-12)
Business (Certifies Grades 9-12)
English (Certifies Grades 9-12)
Health (Certifies Grades 9-12)
Mathematics (Certifies Grades 9-12)
Science: Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, or Physics (Four separate programs) (Certifies Grades 9-12)
Social Studies: History (Certifies Grades 9-12)
Speech/Theatre (Certifies Grades 9-12)
Elementary/Secondary
Art (Certifies Grades K-12)
Physical Education (Certifies Grades K-12)
Spanish (Certifies Grades K-12)
Total Credit Hours: 120
Information regarding admittance to teacher education, advanced standing requirements, directed teaching, and certification is located within the School of Education section of this catalog.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Completion Program
This curriculum allows active nurses to complete a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. As a liberal arts degree, the program includes The Northwest Core and Institutional Requirements, as well as upper-division nursing courses. Successful completion of the program results in the conferral of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.
Admission to the R.N.-to-B.S.N. Completion Program requires a current R.N. license that is proven to be in good standing.
The curriculum below reflects the total course requirements. As such, students transferring into the program may already have credit for a number of courses. Students interested in course equivalencies are referred to the Northwest Admissions Office web page on Transfer Equivalencies and/or Articulation Agreements (https://www.nwmissouri.edu/admissions/transfer/equivalencies.htm). In addition, the degree requires a minimum total of 120 academic semester hours, including at least 40 hours in courses numbered above 300. A minimum of 30 hours must be taken at Northwest. Last hours of residency are waived.
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