Northwestern College Graduate & Professional Studies

08/31/2026

Happy Monday! Start the week by investing in what’s next. Northwestern’s Education master’s programs offer flexible pathways for educators looking to grow their skills, advance their careers, or take on new opportunities in education.

From early childhood and special education to educational administration and teacher leadership, there’s a program designed to help you keep growing without putting your career on hold.

Take the next step in your education.
Explore Northwestern’s online Education programs: nwciowa.edu/online

08/27/2026

💻📚 Happy first week of class!

Our Graduate & Professional Studies students are back at it! Logging in, learning online, and kicking off a new chapter ! 🎓✨

Here’s to a great start, wherever you’re learning from!

08/24/2026

Looking for a way to grow your career in history education? Our Master of Education in Teaching History is designed with licensed social studies teachers in mind.

As Dr. Rebecca Koerselman, program director, shares, the program allows teachers to earn graduate credits through history courses while preparing to teach dual enrollment classes.

Whether you're looking to deepen your knowledge, expand your teaching opportunities, or take the next step in your career, this program can help you do more with your degree.

Ready to take the next step? Learn more about our online programs: https://www.nwciowa.edu/online

08/21/2026

Happy Friday! Today we're featuring our Master of Arts in Teaching in Early Childhood + licensure program.

If you're ready to begin a career in early childhood education, this program offers a flexible, affordable path to earn your master's degree and initial teaching license. Designed for career-changers with a bachelor's degree, the program combines online learning with a streamlined path to licensure.

100% online
Initial teaching licensure
Birth–Grade 3 Inclusive Settings endorsement
$370 per credit hour
Flexible 8-week courses
Complete your degree and licensure in 2 years or less

There's still time to sign up! Take the next step toward becoming an early childhood educator and start your journey with Northwestern.

Learn more: https://www.nwciowa.edu/master-teaching/early-childhood

08/18/2026

Registration is open for Northwestern College’s Leadership in Education Conference!

This conference is designed for educators and school leaders looking to strengthen their leadership skills, connect with others in the field, and explore important topics shaping education today.

Come learn, connect, and leave with practical ideas you can bring back to your school and community.

📅 October 21
📍 Northwestern College

View the full conference details and register today: https://www.nwciowa.edu/events/ed-leadership

08/18/2026

Registration is officially open for Northwestern College’s Leadership in Education Conference!

Join fellow educators and leaders for a day of professional development focused on building strong school cultures, navigating AI and technology, supporting student success, and growing as an educational leader.

📅 October 21
📍 Northwestern College

Learn more and register: click the image below!

One day dynamic professional development event focused on leadership in education. Walk away with practical strategies to lead thriving schools, foster positive environments, and navigate the evolving educational landscape with confidence.

08/13/2026

A major milestone for Northwestern College’s clinical mental health counseling program!

Northwestern has earned CACREP accreditation, a nationally recognized mark of excellence in counselor education. This achievement reflects the program’s commitment to rigorous academic preparation, clinical excellence, ethical practice and whole-person care.

Congratulations to our counseling faculty, staff and students on this incredible accomplishment!

Northwestern College’s master’s program in clinical mental health counseling has received accreditation from the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), the premier nationally recognized accrediting organization for counseling education programs.

08/13/2026

We’re excited to announce that Northwestern College’s M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling is now CACREP accredited!

CACREP accreditation demonstrates that our program meets established standards for quality counselor education and professional preparation.

Ready to take the next step toward a career in counseling?
Learn more about the M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.

08/12/2026

Join Donna Van Peursem for Northwestern College’s 2026 Ethics Conference and earn 3.0 CEUs.

The conference will cover ethical challenges in the helping professions, including AI, technology, professional boundaries, risk management and work-life balance.

Monday, September 21
9:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Vogel Room, Northwestern College
$30

Registration is open through September 16. Visit our website for more information and to register: nwciowa.edu/events/ethics-conference

08/12/2026

Earn 3.0 CEUs at Northwestern College’s 2026 Ethics Conference!

Join us Monday, September 21, for Northwestern College’s 2026 Ethics Conference, where helping professionals will explore today’s most pressing ethical challenges and gain practical tools for navigating them with confidence.

Topics will include:

Ethical use of AI
Technology and telehealth
Professional boundaries
Risk management
Maintaining a healthy work-life balance

📅 Monday, September 21
🕘 9:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m. | Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.
📍 Vogel Room, Northwestern College
💲 $30
🎓 3.0 CEU hours offered upon completion

The purpose of this training is to provide ethics training for individuals in the helping professions on topics such as caring for those they serve while maintaining healthy boundaries and navigating risk in an ever-changing world. Some of the ethical issues that will be looked at include the ethica...