• Rhetoric and Research – ENG 124 (3)
• Select any ENG elective – ENG *** (3)

• General Psychology – PSYC 125 (3)
• Introduction to Sociology – PSYC 126 (3)
• Select any PSYC elective – PSCY ***

*Select 1 Math course and 1 Science course:

• Applied Math and Personal Finance – MATH 110 (3)
• Liberal Arts Math – MATH 115 (3)
• College Algebra I – MATH 125 (3)
• Statistics – MATH 260 (3)
• Biology – SCI 114 (4)
• Science, Technology, and Society – SCI 280 (3)
• Select any MATH or SCI elective – MATH *** / SCI ***

• History of Global Christianity – HIST 212 (3)
• World History – HIST 240 (3)
• Select any HIST elective – HIST ***

• Global Perspectives – ICS 111 (3)
• Cultural Anthropology – ICS 112 (3)
• Select any ICS elective – ICS ***

• Visions of the Good: Ethics and Worldview – CT 213 (3)
• Select any CT elective – CT ***

• Music Appreciation – FA 112 (3)
• Film Appreciation – FA 131 (3)
• Select any FA elective – FA ***

*Select from the options below. (At least 15 credits must be at an upper-level, 300+)

• Biblical Principles of Evangelism – PMIN 222 (3)
• Youth and Children’s Studies – PMIN 250 (3)
• Conflict Resolution and Negotiation – PMIN 330 (3)
• Homiletics II – PMIN 352 (3)
• Discipleship and Mentoring – PMIN 348 (3)
• Topics in Sexuality, Marriage, and Family Issues – PMIN 430 (3)
• Pastoral Care of Families – PMIN 432 (3)
• Contemporary Pastoral Techniques – PMIN 443 (3)
• Children and Youth in Crisis – ICS 385 (3)
• Any PMIN elective – PMIN ***

*Select from any courses offered.

Applicants will need a high school diploma with a minimum GPA of 2.2.  If the applicant has a low or no GPA, then an essay is required.

• $500 per credit hour
• Technology and Program Fee: $400 per semester

This degree is offered in an online hybrid format with opportunities for face-to-face residencies twice a year and live video conferencing.

Each of our semesters are 16 weeks total with 8-week sessions.
Students are also encouraged to participate in two residencies per year – the International Leadership Summit and the JDS Symposium.

The program is 124 credits which should take approximately 4 years.

JDS/NCU will consider credit hours from other accredited institutions for transfer. Official transcripts must be sent and evaluated for credit transfers.

Yes. Please refer to the financial registration deadline and academic registration dates made available through your JDS Enrollment and Student Services Coordinator.

Yes. You have the option of applying for federal loans, grants and/or scholarships.

Federal guidelines generally require students to be enrolled in a minimum of 6 units/semester hours to use federal financial aid. Students are not eligible to use federal financial aid (FAFSA) if starting in Module 3 of any semester. If starting in Module 3, students will only be enrolled in 3 units (1 course). Students can still be admitted for Module 3 of a semester and pay out of pocket for tuition.

Complete a FAFSA application and use School Code: 002369 North Central University.
North Central University (NCU)
910 Elliot Ave Minneapolis, MN 55404
School Code: 002369
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Submit an online application.

Yes.

Yes. However, there is no federal financial aid available or institutional scholarships for international students. Contact your Enrollment and Student Services Coordinator for details on the admissions process for international students.

• Official high school and college transcripts
  • All official transcripts should be submitted as follows:
    • Physical transcripts can be sent to the address below and must be in a sealed envelope from the school remitting the transcript to be accepted:
      North Central University
      Attn: NCU Admissions 
      910 Elliot Ave.
      Minneapolis, MN 55404
    • Electronic transcripts can be sent to: admissions@northcentral.edu (must be sent from a third-party Safe Sender, such as eScrip or Parchment to be accepted).