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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