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Professional & Graduate Programs

Rise to the Opportunity

MNU is committed to helping busy adults like you. We want to empower you to achieve your dreams. To rise to every opportunity. And most of all, to find success.

At MNU, you’re a student, not a number.

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Upcoming Open Houses

10
Mar
Tue
12:00 PM
- 1:00 PM
MAC Virtual Information Meeting
11
Mar
Wed
3:00 PM
- 5:00 PM
School of Nursing Open House - BSN Programs
18
Mar
Wed
6:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
MAC Virtual Information Meeting
31
Mar
Tue
4:30 PM
- 6:00 PM
Virtual Education Information Session
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Affordable Excellence

Best-in-Class Programs at Competitive Prices

When it comes to academic excellence, MNU provides many of the best and most robust programs in the Midwest that produce the kind of graduates employers are looking for. We offer challenging content, flexible modes of learning in a Christ-centered environment, individualized instruction, and services designed to help you succeed academically and professionally.

And now our programs are affordably priced to compete with public and private institutions alike.

Get the best of both worlds as you’re planning your future: Excellent programs, affordable prices.

A Faithful Mission

We believe that God creates each of us for a unique purpose. Our Christian environment means that we care about developing purpose in an ethical and personal setting.

Get Started at MNU

We offer flexible and affordable degree programs that fit your needs. See how your MNU team can help you customize your education.

University Cooperative Program

Advantages of the MNU & Washington University School of Engineering and Applied Science cooperative program:

  • 3+2 Option: Students spend 3 years at MNU and then transfer to WashU for 2 years to earn an undergraduate engineering degree from WashU and a bachelor’s degree from MNU, or
  • 3+3 Option: Students spend 3 years at MNU and then transfer to WashU for 3 years to earn an undergraduate engineering degree from WashU, a bachelor’s degree from MNU, plus a master’s in engineering from WashU.
  • Combines the best of MNU with the strength of a top engineering school
  • Students participating in the 3+3 options receive a 50-60% tuition discount at WashU
  • GRE is not required for admission

To qualify for entry into the program at MNU students must:

  • Enter the program at MNU at the beginning of the freshman year through the application process
  • Maintain an overall GPA of 3.25 or better in science and mathematics courses
  • Meet regularly with the MNU pre-professional committee

To qualify for program completion at WashU students must:

  • Complete all General Education requirements at MNU
  • Complete a minimum of 90 credit hours of transferable college credit
  • Complete the following courses:
    • Chemistry: one semester of general chemistry with lab
    • Computer Programming: One course or certified proficiency in a high-level language
    • English Composition: One course or certified proficiency
    • Humanities and Social Sciences: At least 15 hours (see WashU website for specific prerequisites)
    • Mathematics: See WashU website for specific prerequisites
    • Physics: One year calculus-based physics with lab
  • See WashU website for department-specific prerequisites

To learn more about program offerings at MNU and degree specific prerequisites, visit engineering.wustl.edu/dualdegree

Other restrictions and qualifications may apply.

For additional information, contact Craig Masters at cmasters@mnu.edu

Dr. Abby Hodges

Vice President for Academic Affairs

PhD; Organic Chemistry, Yale University 
MS; Organic Chemistry, Yale University 
BS; Chemistry, Denison University

Dr. Hodges began her career in higher education at Azusa Pacific University as a chemistry professor from 2008 to 2014. She then moved to MNU where she taught and in 2018 was appointed Chair of the Department of Natural, Health, and Mathematical Sciences. From 2022-2023, before accepting the Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Hodges was the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.

Dr. Hodges’ career research has focused on protein folding and protein engineering, and she has mentored over twenty students in these research projects. She has also furthered the MNU first-year experience program and chaired the General Education committee for five years. Dr. Hodges was recognized as the MNU Faculty of the Year in 2021.

Dr. Hodges lives in Olathe with her husband Ryan and two boys.

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