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Northcentral University - Online
10000 E. University Drive
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314

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Northcentral University









Accredited, online higher education plus personal faculty attention —welcome to Northcentral University.

Our online university was truly designed for individuals like you. We provide a highly qualified faculty mentor for each course along with an academic advisor that will help you successfully achieve your graduation goal.

Today, this proven, 100%-online university offers Doctoral, Master's and Bachelor's degree programs in:

Business and Technology Management, with 59 different specializations
Education, with 34 specializations
Behavioral and Health Sciences, with 18 specializations
Plus, Certificates of Advanced Graduate Studies

Northcentral is regionally accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Regional accreditation is the most respected and recognized level of accreditation for both online and traditional universities. Also, our School of Business is one of only eight worldwide to receive accreditation by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs. We are the only 100%-online institution offering Doctoral, Master's and Bachelor's degrees to have ever received this honor.

With 100%-online classes and no residency requirements, our degree programs are designed to meet the needs of a diverse population of adult Learners — full-time workers, heads of families, members of the military … people just like you.

So if you're a busy adult and are ready to advance your career and your life, our college degree programs can help you reach your goals with:

Online classes
Flexible monthly start dates
24/7 access to all resources
Individual faculty attention when you need it
Affordable tuition
Financing options
Education that works for you!

Online Master's Degree

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NCU offers academically rigorous and challenging master's degrees online which help you meet the demands for higher levels of education often needed for professional advancement.

Master of Arts in Marriage & Family Therapy (Online)

Northcentral's Marriage and Family Therapy Master of Arts (MA) degree program is focused on developing the skills and personal and professional growth that are required for effective practice in the field of marriage and family therapy. The program is designed to provide an integrated learning experience for adult Learners seeking specific training in the profession of marriage and family therapy. Learners in this program will critically analyze a broad range of theories and practical knowledge in marriage and family therapy. Degree requirements also include involvement in ongoing clinical work and supervision. This training prepares Learners for therapeutic and educational work in a variety of settings including mental health centers, public service agencies, correctional institutions, industry, medical settings, and private practice. Graduates of the master's level program will be well prepared to begin the process of seeking licensure in their home state or area.

Master of Arts in Psychology (Online)

The Master of Arts program enables learners to pursue advanced study in psychology that can lead to careers in the helping professions, industry, government, and non-profit organizations. The program also provides learners with the foundational knowledge and skills necessary for doctoral level study. Specializations include the following:

  • Gender Studies
  • General Psychology
  • Health Psychology/Behavioral Medicine
  • Industrial Organizational Psychology

Online Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies

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NCU's Certificate of Advance Graduate Studies (CAGS) offers learners a chance to advance in their chosen field or to embark on a new career through an 18-credit-hour course of study in selected specializations. Specializations include the following:

  • Gender Studies
  • Health Psychology/Behavioral Medicine
  • Marriage and Family Therapy

Online Doctoral Degree

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Many learners decide to continue their education after obtaining a master's degree online and seek the most advanced degree within their profession. Northcentral University further encourages learners to advance their careers by offering doctoral degrees online in high demand and rapidly growing professional specializations.

Doctor of Business Administration (Online)

The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) serves as preparation for advanced positions of leadership in business, government, philanthropy, and policy and advocacy organizations. The DBA emphasizes the application of research as a means to solve organizational problems, and devise and execute strategies that are effective and ethical.

DBA learners gain the skills to advance to top leadership positions and to retain them through rigorous reflection on their professional experiences, in-depth exposure to the insights offered by the world's leading organizations, review of classic and cutting edge theory, and research and mastery of methods and techniques to identify, understand, apply, and communicate strategically critical knowledge. Specializations include the following:

  • Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration (Online)

The need has never been greater for business leaders who can contribute to the knowledge base of contemporary business. PhD learners gain the skills to meet that need through rigorous reflection on their professional experiences, in-depth exposure to the insights offered by the world's leading organizations, review of classic and cutting edge theory, and research and mastery of methods and techniques to identify, assess, understand and communicate strategically critical knowledge. As stewards of the discipline of Business Administration, PhD learners focus upon the creation of new knowledge in business administration. Specializations include the following:

  • Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Doctor of Philosophy in Marriage & Family Therapy (Online)

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) at Northcentral University is designed to provide a high quality and rigorous education and training experience for serious Learners who wish to prepare for professional life as marriage and family therapists. A high standard of excellence is expected. In support of this, program Faculty Mentors are selected for their expertise and ability to support Learners and facilitate first-rate educational attainment.

The program is focused on developing the skills and personal and professional growth that is requisite for effective practice in the field of marriage and family therapy. The doctoral program offers advanced clinical education and training, research coursework and opportunities, and supervision training and experience. Graduates of the doctoral program will be prepared to carry out advanced clinical work and supervision and/or education and research in the field of marriage and family therapy.

  • Child & Adolescent Therapy
  • Couple Therapy
  • General
  • Medical Family Therapy
  • Therapy with Military Families

Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology (Online)

There is a growing societal need for psychology professionals with advanced training beyond a master's degree. In response, the University offers the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program that emphasizes the integration and application of psychological theory and research. The program culminates in a dissertation. Specializations include the following:

  • Gender Studies
  • General Psychology
  • Health Psychology/Behavioral Medicine
  • Industrial Organizational Psychology

Northcentral University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, a commission of The North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

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