“EDUCATION IS THE MOST POWERFUL WEAPON BUSINESS WHICH YOU CAN USE TO CHANGE THE WORLD.”
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First and foremost, Northcentral University is regionally accredited. By earning your degree at NCU, you can be con the quality of education will meet the standards of the Higher Learning Commission.
Northcentral University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of S Colleges. The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) is an independent corporation and one of two commission mem North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA), which is one of six institutional accreditors in the U.S. HL degree-granting post-secondary educational institutions in the North Central region. COUNCIL FOR HIGHER EDUCATION ACCREDITATION AND THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education. ACCREDITATION COUNCIL FOR BUSINESS SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS (ACBSP) unus ad
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Northcentral's Business programs in the School of Business and Technology Management are accredited by ACBSP. T accreditation association for business education "develops, promotes, and recognizes best practices that contribute ous improvement of business education." The Association emphasizes the importance of "learning how to learn," by teaching and research activities to enhance the quality of classroom instruction and contribute to student learning.
UNUS AD UNUM – “ONE TO ONE,” SIGNIFIES OUR ONE-TO-ONE TEACHING MODEL WHERE OUR FACULTY PROVIDES INDIVIDUALIZED FEEDBACK AND INSPIRATIONAL MODELING THAT ENABLE STUDENTS TO MEET COURSE AND PROGRAM OUTCOMES – AND REALIZE THEIR DREAMS. EXPERIENTIAM – NORTHCENTRAL IS COMMITTED TO ENHANCING ALL OF OUR COURSES TOWARD AN APPLIED EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING APPROACH – PROVIDING OUR STUDENTS WITH AN EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE THEY CAN APPLY DIRECTLY TO THEIR CHOSEN FIELD. DOCTRINA – TRANSLATES TO EDUCATION, LEARNING, SCIENCE, TEACHING, INSTRUCTION OR PRINCIPLES. IT’S A CODIFICATION OF BELIEFS OR A BODY OF TEACHINGS OR INSTRUCTIONS, TAUGHT PRINCIPLES OR POSITIONS, AS THE BODY OF TEACHINGS IN A BRANCH OF KNOWLEDGE OR BELIEF SYSTEM.
OUR PRESIDENT SPEAKS What’s unique about Northcentral University is really our Oneto-One teaching model and Applied Experiential Approach to learning. It’s our world class faculty members who provide individualized feedback and inspirational modeling to our students that empower them to meet course and program outcomes and realize their dreams. It’s special – and it’s transformational. At NCU, we’re committed to serving students worldwide who are striving to obtain their advanced degrees. We are dedicated to providing our students with leading-edge technology that enhances the learning experience, and we recognize the contribution that our graduates will make in their professions – and in their communities.
“At NCU, we’re committed to serving students worldwide who are striving to obtain their advanced degrees.” I personally want to thank our esteemed students, prospective students, alumni around the world, family and friends and all of the amazing faculty and staff that make Northcentral University such a remarkable place. Our vision is to become a premier online graduate university and a global leader in providing unprecedented access to U.S. regionally accredited higher education.
George A. Burnett, President and Chief Executive Officer
WELCOME TO NORTHCENTRAL UNIVERSITY Thank you for your interest in Northcentral University. I truly believe you’ll find our institution to be a unique place, providing excellent educational opportunities and programs that facilitate our students’ ability to enter the next phase of their lives – and reach their personal and professional purpose. NCU combines centuries-old principles of mentorship with best practices found in applied experiential education through the gift of internet-based technology. We provide our students a deeply enriched opportunity to engage in relevant, problem-based, project and service-oriented learning without the need to relocate or otherwise disrupt their lives or career trajectory. In other words, Northcentral students are able to apply their course material to their own lives and professions, while collaborating with expert faculty currently practicing in the field. Ultimately, our doctoral students are afforded the opportunity to research and advance their field in newly informative ways.
“We provide our students a deeply enriched opportunity to engage in relevant, problem based, project and service-oriented learning.” As a global provider of higher education, NCU provides students and faculty with access to an international community of scholars dedicated to academic achievement and application of knowledge toward the betterment of society. We are committed to providing tools that increase faculty-student interaction and improving how our University community engages with each other. I look forward to your experience with Northcentral today – and to the person you will become tomorrow. Dr. Scott Burrus, Provost and Chief Academic Officer
“EDUCATION IS THE MOST POWERFUL WEAPON WHICH YOU CAN USE TO CHANGE THE WORLD.”
– Nelson Mandela
ACCREDITATION HIGHER LEARNING COMMISSION OF THE NORTH CENTRAL ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES (HLC)
QUA First and foremost, Northcentral University is regionally accredited. By earning your degree at NCU, you can be confident that the quality of education will meet the standards of the Higher Learning Commission.
Northcentral University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Schools and Colleges. The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) is an independent corporation and one of two commission members of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA), which is one of six institutional accreditors in the U.S. HLC accredits degree-granting post-secondary educational institutions in the North Central region. COUNCIL FOR HIGHER EDUCATION ACCREDITATION AND THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education. ACCREDITATION COUNCIL FOR BUSINESS SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS (ACBSP)
Northcentral's Business programs in the School of Business and Technology Management are accredited by ACBSP. This leading accreditation association for business education "develops, promotes, and recognizes best practices that contribute to continuous improvement of business education." The Association emphasizes the importance of "learning how to learn," by balancing teaching and research activities to enhance the quality of classroom instruction and contribute to student learning.
TECHNOLOGIES LIKE PODCASTS, TEXT CHAT, IMMERSIVE MULTIMEDIA, VIRTUAL CLASSROOMS AND DIGITA WHITEBOARDS ARE ALREADY HIGHLY-CREDENTIALED FACULTYHERE – WHAT’S NEXT? WE ARE CURRENTLY PURSUING A NUMBER OF ROBUS INITIATIVES TOHealth ENSURE THATandSTUDENT LEARNING IS Our SECOND TO NONE. In our schools ofTECHNOLOGY Business, Education, Behavioral and Sciences, The Graduate School, we AT haveNORTHCENTRAL 100% doctoral faculty. professors are chosen for their accomplishments in teaching and research. Our faculty interact with the student a minimum of two times on each regularly planned activity. Faculty facilitate the student’s interaction with course content through academic activities designed to promote learning opportunities. After evaluating the student’s efforts, the faculty provides meaningful feedback as the next layer of learning. Feedback is how students gain knowledge from their faculty member’s skills and experiences and how the faculty member facilitates the student’s experience with course concepts. “I continue to be impressed by the commitment to quality education at Northcentral University. This commitment fuels my passion for online education, and my belief in its efficacy and the difference it is already making in the world, educating professionals who are making a difference.” – Charles West, PhD, NCU Curriculum Developer & Licensure Support, SBHS
“Online education can garner the best of professional minds who cannot gather in one place (Arizona), but can be reached easily through the Internet. Most of last year, [my husband and I] lived in a remote location in the desert. Were it not for technology, I wouldn’t be teaching nor doing research.” – Daphne Halkias, PhD, NCU Dissertation Chair
“Online education has revolutionized the institution of education! I am thrilled to be part of a paradigm shift that facilitates access to lifelong learning.” www.ncu.edu – Kristin Koetting O'Byrne, PhD, NCU Dissertation Chair
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“Online education provides the adult learner with the opportunity to acquire an advanced Technology is truly a game-changer in the field oftoeducation, now adoptinglife, the technologies we use inand our everyday everyday life. events. From cell phones ” and tablets, education while continuing accommodate family, work, Skype video conferencing and all things interactive, online education continues to evolve rapidly – and NCU is at the forefront of education delivery.
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As a premier online university for working professionals, Northcentral University offers a One-to-One faculty mentored approach combined with physical residency requirements, so you can move forward on your schedule; anywhere you have access to the Internet.
Northcentral is improving its proprietary web-based Learning Management System (LMS) to enhance student learning, improve the student experienc and provide enriched opportunities for substantive interactions between students and faculty. Our updated LMS will include an enhanced Student Cour Room, and a Virtual Academic Center (VAC). This private academic network will provide students and faculty the opportunity to build and participate online communities, share information through live “Facebook-like” activity streams, and curate their academic identity and connections – while keepi these activities separate from their personal social networks.
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NORTHCENTRAL UNIVERSITY: EXPERIENCIN STRONG, STEADY GROWTH AS WE MEET TH NEEDS OF PROFESSIONALS THROUGHOU THE WORLD. THE UNIVERSITY IS POISED T BE A PREMIER ONLINE GRADUATE UNIVER SITY AND A GLOBAL LEADER IN PROVIDIN UNPRECEDENTED ACCESS TO U.S. REGION ALLY ACCREDITED HIGHER EDUCATION.
THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA, THE NCU COMMUNITY CAN DISCOVER THE LATEST UNIVERSITY NEWS AND EVENTS, CONNECT WITH FELLOW STUDENTS, ALUMNI AND FACULTY, AND SHARE THEIR NCU EXPERIENCE WITH THE WORLD.
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Facebook: The Northcentral University Facebook page is a hub for communication within the NCU community. You can engage with other NCU students, faculty and alumni, put faces to names of faculty and students, and share your opinions and experiences. You can also learn about upcoming events, and view NCU testimonials, articles and multimedia as they are posted.
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YouTube: The Northcentral University YouTube channel contains all of NCU’s multimedia. You can learn about new programs, familiarize yourself with Northcentral University’s Mission,University Vision and Values,now see videos from theaccelerated latest graduation ceremony, and watch alumni shareand their experiences Northcentral offers track options for and itsfaculty MBA MEd program and opinions of what makes NCU great.
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NCU Blog: Want to read about NCU students, alumni and faculty who are making headlines? The Northcentral University blog is a great place to learn more about the accomplishments of NCU’s dynamic student body, alumni and faculty. We also share articles related to your online learning experience at NCU.
LinkedIn: LinkedIn is a great place to see what Northcentral University students, alumni and faculty are up to in their educational and professional careers. See how others are putting their NCU education to work!
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TECHNOLOGIES LIKE PODCASTS, TEXT CHAT, IMMERSIVE MULTIMEDIA, VIRTUAL CLASSROOMS AND DIGITAL WHITEBOARDS ARE ALREADY HERE – WHAT’S NEXT? WE ARE CURRENTLY PURSUING A NUMBER OF ROBUST TECHNOLOGY INITIATIVES TO ENSURE THAT STUDENT LEARNING AT NORTHCENTRAL IS SECOND TO NONE.
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UTILIZING TECHNOLOGY TO IMPROVE EDUCATION Technology is truly a game-changer in the field of education, now adopting the technologies we use in our everyday life. From cell phones and tablets, to Skype video conferencing and all things interactive, online education continues to evolve rapidly – and NCU is at the forefront of education delivery. As a premier online university for working professionals, Northcentral University offers a One-to-One faculty mentored approach combined with no physical residency requirements, so you can move forward on your schedule; anywhere you have access to the Internet. Northcentral is improving its proprietary web-based Learning Management System (LMS) to enhance student learning, improve the student experience, and provide enriched opportunities for substantive interactions between students and faculty. Our updated LMS will include an enhanced Student Course Room, and a Virtual Academic Center (VAC). This private academic network will provide students and faculty the opportunity to build and participate in online communities, share information through live “Facebook-like” activity streams, and curate their academic identity and connections – while keeping these activities separate from their personal social networks.
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ONE-TO-ONE FACULTY MENTORED APPROACH Every course at NCU is taught One-to-One between you and your professor. This One-to-One model gives you individualized feedback and provides a focused and personalized learning experience. It’s a lot like receiving a private lesson. In the Northcentral University context, our One-to-One faculty mentored approach is essential to quality distance learning. In essence, we define our cohorts as a cohort of one. Northcentral University has updated the long-standing tradition of One-to-One academic delivery and the principles of the Oxford Model to the modern application of internetbased learning. The premise of the Oxford Model is that students do not have a deficit, per se, required to substantiate learning. Rather, the assertion is to use students’ past and current education and knowledge as a platform for passing experiences down in a transactive manner from skilled faculty to students. This substantive interaction between student and faculty member ensures that faculty influence learning. Moreover, the University requires that learning occur through the use of a web-based Learning Management System (LMS) and is delivered either synchronously or asynchronously. This LMS provides support and evidence for required, regular, and substantive interaction between the student and faculty member in academic activities, and is being enhanced to document other interactive metrics.
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NO PHYSICAL RESIDENCY You can access your classroom, the library and help resources 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, from anywhere in the world where you have an internet connection, without disrupting your current personal and professional life. (We would, of course, love to have you join us in Arizona for Graduation!) Northcentral University also maintains a “virtual residency” program to better serve the needs of our doctoral students through the dissertation process.
WE HAVE NO PHYSICAL RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS, MEANING WE NEVER REQUIRE YOU TO VISIT US, SO YOU CAN COMPLETE YOUR DEGREE FROM HOME OR WHEREVER YOU ARE.
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NORTHCENTRAL UNIVERSITY: EXPERIENCING STRONG, STEADY GROWTH AS WE MEET THE NEEDS OF PROFESSIONALS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. THE UNIVERSITY IS POISED TO BE A PREMIER ONLINE GRADUATE UNIVERSITY AND A GLOBAL LEADER IN PROVIDING UNPRECEDENTED ACCESS TO U.S. REGIONALLY ACCREDITED HIGHER EDUCATION. 2011 TOP ONLINE GRADUATE
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CONTINUALLY ENHANCING OUR CURRICULUM TO MEET THE NEEDS OF OUR GROWING STUDENT POPULATION • Northcentral University is a Registered Education Provider (R.E.P.) for Project Management Institute (PMI)® and Project Management courses can be recognized for academic credit
• Human Resource courses in the School of Business and Technology Management are aligned with the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM)®
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“Northcentral has motivated faculty mentors that are so dedicated, and that’s the most important thing to me. The Graduate School resources are phenomenal, especially the
Northcentral University’s rigorous focus on delivering online MBA, DBA and PhD business programs means our students develop the business acumen that today’s companies, investors, and non-profit organizations demand. Our Oneto-One faculty mentored approach (one student paired with one faculty member) is special – and it sets us apart from any other online graduate university. You’ll be educated personally, by a highly-credentialed faculty member, and 100% of our faculty hold Doctoral degrees. Inspired by the traditional Oxford Tutorial model, a classroom size of one ensures that you’ll receive the support and critical feedback you need to achieve your academic goals, and ultimately make an impact on your career.
BUSINESS PROGRAMS ARE ACCREDITED BY THE ACCREDITATION COUNCIL FOR BUSINESS SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS (ACBSP). At Northcentral, your true potential for growth and innovation will be challenged as you develop the advanced business acumen that your company and clients demand. Gain the knowledge, skill sets, and competencies you need to be an even more effective leader. You’ll also hone your critical thinking, analysis, and evaluation expertise, while enriching your competency in oral, written, computer and interpersonal communication.
library, and my Academic Advisors have been remarkable. I’ve developed friendships with faculty members over the years, and we stay in touch by phone and e-mail.” Milton Kabia, PhD in Business Administration
Northcentral University is diverse by nature and inclusive by design. As part of our international community of scholars, you will be challenged in how and what you think as you examine new ideas and research and cultivate your own theories. We value diversity of thought and action as a strength that allows our academic community to transcend organizational and geographical boundaries, and we want to invite you to be a part of it. The development of the Internet has given all of us the exciting opportunity to share information and learn without having to leave our homes. At NCU, we’re taking full advantage of this opportunity by offering a U.S. regionally accredited graduate education experience to students and working professionals around the world who share our passion for excellence in higher education. And our faculty is as diverse as our student body. They mentor students from all over the world, providing valuable feedback and support while working to master the elements of our online delivery method and effective communication practices. We are proud to have such accomplished academic minds as part of our community.
SCHOOL OF BEHAVIORAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES NCU has the first online Doctoral MFT Supervision Methods Course to receive pre-approval from Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE). SCHOOL OF EDUCATION According to forecasts from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Institute for Statistics, a global total of 10.3 million teachers should be recruited by 2015.
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SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT In addition to NCU’s institutional accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), our programs in the School of Business are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), ensuring that those academic programs meet the same high-quality standards required of premier colleges and universities nationwide.
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PROGRAMS & SPECIALIZATIONS BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (BBA) BBA - Accounting BBA - Applied Computer Science BBA - Criminal Justice BBA - Homeland Security BBA - Human Resource Management BBA - Management BBA - Marketing BBA - Project Management MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) MBA - Applied Computer Science MBA - Computer and Information Security MBA - Criminal Justice MBA - Entrepreneurship MBA - Financial Management MBA - General Business MBA - Health Care Administration MBA - Homeland Security MBA - Human Resources Management MBA - International Business MBA - Management MBA - Management Information Systems MBA - Management of Engineering and Technology MBA - Marketing MBA - Project Management MBA - Public Administration
DOCTOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (DBA) DBA - Advanced Accounting DBA - Applied Computer Science DBA - Computer and Information Security DBA - Criminal Justice DBA - Financial Management DBA - General Business DBA - Health Care Administration DBA - Homeland Security - Leadership & Policy DBA - Human Resources Management DBA - Industrial/Organizational Psychology DBA - International Business DBA - Management DBA - Management of Engineering and Technology DBA - Management Information Systems DBA - Marketing DBA - Organizational Leadership DBA - Project Management DBA - Public Administration DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (PhD) PhD - Advanced Accounting PhD - Applied Computer Science PhD - Computer and Information Security PhD - Criminal Justice PhD - Financial Management
PhD - Health Care Administration PhD - Homeland Security - Leadership & Policy PhD - Human Resources Management PhD - Industrial/Organizational Psychology PhD - International Business PhD - Management PhD - Management of Engineering and Technology PhD - Management Information Systems PhD - Marketing PhD - Organizational Leadership PhD - Project Management PhD - Public Administration BUSINESS - CERTIFICATE OF ADVANCED GRADUATE STUDIES (CAGS) CAGS - Advanced Accounting CAGS - Criminal Justice CAGS - Financial Management CAGS - Health Care Administration CAGS - Homeland Security - Leadership & Policy CAGS - Management of Engineering and Technology CAGS - Project Management CAGS - Public Administration
YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN NORTHCENTRAL UNIVERSITY’S INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY OF SCHOLARS We are a premier online Graduate University for people around the world seeking a rigorous education from a regionally accredited U.S. institution. For more information about International Admissions and Tuition, please visit www.ncu.edu/international. To contact a Northcentral admissions advisor, please call 1.888.896.5114, or send an e-mail request to: Intl-Admissions@ncu.edu.
WWW.NCU.EDU | 1.888.896.5114 | INTL-ADMISSIONS@NCU.EDU 10000 EAST UNIVERSITY DRIVE | PRESCOTT VALLEY, ARIZONA | 86314 | USA Northcentral University strives to enable students to make informed choices about their academic program selection by making disclosures to prospective students in a clear, timely and meaningful way. To learn more, visit www.ncu.edu/GE Northcentral University is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (HLC) 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604, 1.800.621.7440, www.ncahlc.org
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Active programs and specializations are subject to change. Please contact NCU for current program and specialization offerings.
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MEd - Adult Learning and Workforce Education MEd - Athletic Coaching MEd - Curriculum and Teaching MEd - Early Childhood Education MEd - Educational Leadership MEd - E-Learning MEd - English Second Language MEd - General Education MEd - Global Training and Development MEd - Leadership in Higher Education MEd - Instructional Leadership MEd - International Education MEd - Organizational Leadership MEd - Special Education MEd - Sports Management
EdD - Curriculum and Teaching EdD - Early Childhood Education EdD - Educational Leadership EdD - E-Learning EdD - English Second Language EdD - General Education EdD - Global Training and Development EdD - Instructional Leadership EdD - International Education EdD - Leadership in Higher Education EdD - Organizational Leadership EdD - Special Education EdD - Sports Management
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN EDUCATION (PhD) PhD - Curriculum and Teaching PhD - Early Childhood Education PhD - Educational Leadership PhD - E-Learning PhD - English Second Language PhD - Global Training and Development PhD - Instructional Leadership PhD - International Education PhD - Leadership in Higher Education PhD - Organizational Leadership PhD - Special Education PhD - Sports Management
EDUCATION- CERTIFICTE OF ADVANCED GRADUATE STUDIES (CAGS) CAGS – Curriculum and Teaching CAGS – Early Childhood Education CAGS – Educational Leadership CAGS – E-Learning CAGS – English Second Language CAGS – Global Training and Development
CAGS – Instructional Leadership CAGS – International Education CAGS – Leadership in Higher education CAGS – Organizational Leadership CAGS – Special education CAGS – Sports Management
EDUCATION SPECIALIST DEGREE (EDS) EDS- Education Specialist Degree EDS- Curriculum and Teaching EDS- Early Childhood Education EDS- Educational Leadership EDS- E-Learning EDS- English as a Second Language EDS- Global Training and Development EDS- Instructional Leadership EDS- International education EDS- Leadership in Higher Education EDS- Organizational Leadership EDS- Speciali Education EDS- Sports Management
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“Our students are actively engaged with expert faculty – and they’re encouraged to go forth making an impact in their chosen professional fields.” Cindy K. Guillame, PhD, Dean - School of Education
“NCU has a clear process combined with the support that students need to achieve their Northcentral provides quality educational opportunities, preparing our graduates to be distinguished contributors to societies around the globe. Our School’s mission derives from the University Mission Statement, and it supports the overarching goals of the Institution by preparing professional educators at all levels to become effective leaders, reflective practitioners, and successful communicators within the diverse field of education. Centered on improving teaching, learning, research, and leadership contributions throughout all levels of education, we create and sustain educational environments that serve all students and address diverse needs.
NCU UNDERSTANDS THAT THE DYNAMIC FIELD OF EDUCATION REQUIRES HIGHLY SKILLED TEACHERS, LEADERS AND ADMINISTRATORS. The graduate education programs are designed to promote your ability to refine and apply learned knowledge, skills, and dispositions. Along with faculty analysis and assessment, students are challenged to reflect continually on their own learning and application to adjust and shape their thinking and behavior in efforts to positively impact their commitment to lifelong learning.
WORKING COLLABORATIVELY WITH STAFF, STUDENTS, AND FACULTY ACROSS THE SCHOOL AND UNIVERSITY, NCU IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING A PREMIER ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE.
goals, but there are extremely high standards – and expectation levels are high. It’s an exciting time for education and Northcentral is truly a pioneer in online education – consistently delivering quality instruction.” Timothy Mundell, EdD Organizational Leadership
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PROGRAMS & SPECIALIZATIONS BACHELOR OF ARTS - PSYCHOLOGY (BAPsy) MASTER OF ARTS IN PSYCHOLOGY (MAPsy) MAPsy - Gender Diversity Studies MAPsy - General Psychology MAPsy - Health Psychology MAPsy - Industrial Organizational Psychology MASTER OF ARTS IN MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY (MAMFT) DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN PSYCHOLOGY (PhD) PhD - Gender Diversity Studies PhD - General Psychology PhD - Health Psychology PhD - Industrial Organizational Psychology PhD - Mental Health Policy and Practice
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPY (PhD) PhD - Child and Adolescent Therapy PhD - Couple Therapy PhD - General Family Therapy PhD - Medical Family Therapy PhD - Therapy with Military Families PSYCHOLOGY - CERTIFICATE OF ADVANCED GRADUATE STUDIES (CAGS) CAGS - Addictions CAGS - Gender Diversity Studies CAGS - Health Psychology CAGS - Industrial Organizational Psychology CAGS - Mental Health Policy and Practice
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“A completed degree will result in positive outcomes, not just for the Graduate, but the world at large.” Heather Frederick, PhD, Dean, School of Behavorial and Health Sciences
“Northcentral really fit my needs as a mid-career professional who wanted to obtain my doctorate
Northcentral offers accredited degree programs in Psychology and Marriage and Family Therapy where you can enhance your career in the areas of public, corporate, school or private practice mental health care. You’ll gain the knowledge, skill sets, and expertise necessary for effective research application. You will also acquire open-minded diagnosis expertise, including critical thinking, analysis, and objective evaluation. Take your communication skills – along with your career – to another level. For more information, visit NCU.edu. REGARDLESS OF WHERE YOU ARE IN YOUR EDUCATION OR YOUR CAREER, NORTHCENTRAL OFFERS THE DEGREE PROGRAMS AND PERSONAL SUPPORT THAT CAN PREPARE YOU FOR A REWARDING, VALUABLE POSITION IN MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY. Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) is a distinct mental health discipline with a unique body of knowledge, research, clinical approaches, and licensure laws. As a profession, MFT was developed out of the field of psychiatry in the 1940s. The shift in thinking that developed into the MFT profession was to take the focus off individual pathology and view people’s symptoms and problems as interactional processes best understood within the larger family or couple context.
while maintaining my private practice. NCU has no physical residency requirements and once I found out that it was one of the only online university’s also offering a clinical specialty in health and behavioral medicine, the deal was sealed.” Lisa Kurth, Ph.D. Psychology
“LET US THINK OF EDUCATION AS THE MEANS OF DEVELOPING OUR GREATEST ABILITIES, BECAUSE IN EACH OF US THERE IS A PRIVATE HOPE AND DREAM WHICH, FULFILLED, CAN BE TRANSLATED INTO BENEFIT FOR EVERYONE ….”
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Our library offers sophisticated searchable databases containing full-text articles and abstracts of leading publications in fields relevant to all degree programs. Plus, interlibrary loans give you access to books and special publications from hundreds of libraries nationwide.
This valuable technological resource for students provides access to a live, on-demand tutoring service that empowers students to get the help they need. Students may work directly in real-time with a tutor, communicating using virtual whiteboard technology. NCU students receive 10 hours of tutoring at no cost for their program, and are able to purchase more time on their own if necessary.
The library is well organized, containing a variety of tools that allow you to locate important and relevant publications and articles, and our librarians are available to help you find publications available online or through interlibrary loans.
THE WRITING CENTER We established the Writing Center to help you gain the knowledge and skill to communicate effectively and according to The American Psychological Association (APA) editorial style, the standard we use for scholarly writing at Northcentral. At our Writing Center, you can get support materials and writing assistance, including the Northcentral Writing Process, a five-stage approach that helps you master academic writing through focus, development, organization, style and conventions.
DISSERTATION CENTER Our specially designed support center can help you develop a dissertation of the highest quality. We provide convenient access to style guides and a general overview of dissertation structure. We also offer a section for each of our schools that provides discipline-specific updates and helpful information describing each dissertation process.
VIRTUAL BOOKSTORE At our online bookstore, you can locate your course number, order books and course materials, and pay online using a credit card. Our online bookstore also has a large inventory of used books, and we buy back many textbooks when courses are completed.
EPORTFOLIO
Your Student Portal provides an ePortfolio that allows you to organize, store and display a wide variety of your work, including written documents, photos, spreadsheets, graphics and references to other Web sites. You can create an ePortfolio Briefcase for a selected set of materials, build in a variety of views, and create specific password-protected showcases for family, friends, employers, faculty and others to review your work.
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