College of Natural and Applied Sciences

Faculty

Dean: Jamee Nixon

Chemistry Faculty: D. Timothy Anstine (Department Chair), Jerry Harris

Engineering & Physics Faculty: Duke Bulanon (Department Chair), Joshua Griffin, Dan Lawrence, Stephen Parke, Benjamin Pearson, Autumn Pratt

Computer Science Faculty: Dale Hamilton (Department Chair), Kevin McCarty

 

Student Learning Outcomes

  1. Students will be able to master the basic knowledge in the field.
  2. Students will be able to apply knowledge appropriately.
  3. Students will be able to communicate subject content effectively.
  4. Students will be able to work well in a team environment and with professionalism.

 

Mission

The mission of the College of Natural and Applied Sciences is altogether aligned with the overall mission of NNU. The mission of Northwest Nazarene University is the transformation of the whole person. Centered in Jesus Christ, the NNU education instills habits of heart, soul, mind, and strength to enable each student to become God's creative and redemptive agent in the world.

 

Programs Offered By Degree Level

Pathway to Accelerated Master of Science

NNU, in collaboration with Boise State University (BSU), is working with its students to apply for an accelerated master's degree program at BSU. This accelerated program gives bachelor’s degree students a “fast-track” option to pursue their Master of Science degree in one of the following: mechanical engineering, computer science, materials science & engineering, or electrical and computer engineering. Upon a student’s successful completion of this 4+1 model, the student will have earned a Bachelor of Science degree from NNU and a Master of Science degree from BSU.

Students who have been early admitted to BSU's accelerated Master of Science degree program before their senior year will be able to take two graduate courses during their senior year at NNU. These will apply to the BSU Master of Science degree as well as their NNU Bachelor of Science degree.

 

Graduate

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science has developed a Masters of Science in Artificial Intelligence degree program.  For more information please click here: MS AI