Request Free Info

My Interests

*What is your highest level of education?

* Which program are you most interested in?

My Contact Info

* First Name:

* Last Name:

* Address:

* City:

* State:

* Zip Code:

* Email:

* Home Phone:

My Background

* When do you want to start classes?

By submitting this form, I acknowledge that brandman will contact me via email and telephone.

Learn more about Northcentral University

BA
Psychology

The Bachelor of Arts (BA) program offers a comprehensive liberal arts curriculum and a foundation in psychology that allows for the application of psychology to bachelor's level careers in industry, government, and nonprofit agencies. The program also provides the basic knowledge and skills for Students to seek further education in psychology and related fields.

Northcentral's affordable online bachelor degree in psychology program will introduce Students to the field of psychology and behavioral studies, including basic understanding of human behavior and covering the fundamental bodies of theoretical and applied psychology. Students will integrate formal academic studies with personal experiences so that learning will be meaningful, personalized and relevant to personal and professional needs.

Master of Arts in Marriage & Family Therapy

The Marriage and Family Therapy Master of Arts (M.A.) 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
General Psychology

The General Psychology specialization allows Learners to select courses from a broad range of electives to fit their personal and professional goals.

Learners must complete a minimum of 15 credit hours for the specialization in General Psychology (12 of these credits are from elective courses and 3 from a required Capstone course). Learners may take psychology courses at the 5000 or 6000 levels to fulfill their specialization requirements (note: if practicum courses are selected, only one may count towards the degree – see practicum information provided at the end of this section). Courses from other disciplines may be considered to fill this requirement, with Dean approval.

Master of Arts in Psychology
Indutrial Organizational Psychology

The purpose of the Industrial/Organizational Psychology specialization is to provide an in-depth understanding of people in the world of work. Training is provided in conducting basic and applied research and in the application of theory and research to organizational and human resource management issues.

Master of Education (MEd)
Adult Learning and Workforce Education

The Masters of Education degree in Adult Learning and Workplace Education is designed for individuals interested in the growing fields of career development, human resource management, and adult learning. This integrative program seeks to prepare professionals to develop, implement, and manage systems to improved individual and organizational performance. These skills translate across a wide range of industries including higher education settings, workforce development agencies, and adult career centers. In addition, the program is designed to promote skills that will allow graduates to influence public policy and organizational decision-making. This specialization will provide educators with the tools and competencies required to critically reflect on workplace issues, solve organization problems, and anticipate and respond to change.

Master of Education (MEd)
Curriculum and Teaching

The purpose this specialization is to provide teachers with the tools and competencies to expand their professional effectiveness. Learners will explore the latest practices in education, principles of teaching and learning, evaluation of current research and critique of effective curricula design.

Master of Education (MEd)
E-Learning

This specialization provides the professional educator with the knowledge to implement technology as a tool for teaching and learning. The specialization explores the design of activities to engage the traditional and the virtual student. The Learner will develop a skill set to effectively and efficiently integrate technology in a seamless manner to enhance delivery of teaching and learning experiences.

Master of Education (MEd)
Early Childhood Education

This program is tailored for Master's degree learners who desire to model, coach, and guide young children through the first years of life when social, physical, cognitive, and emotional development occur. Skilled educators create an environment that serves as a foundation for a Child's health and well being. In this specialization, educators will learn to assess educational potential, create instructional programs, direct and coordinate learning activities, and manage early childhood classrooms.

Master of Education (MEd)
Educational Leadership

Leaders must possess the knowledge to assess current education trends and address the ever-changing conditions of education today. This specialization focuses on a variety of values and practices in modern education. Courses provide an historical perspective from which to guide educational reform, evaluate the needs of diverse student populations and improve educational outcomes.

Master of Education (MEd)
English Second Language

As the diversity of student populations change globally, teaching English as a second language is a skill in high demand. This program enhances skills in communicating with speakers of other languages and integrating techniques to successfully instruct students in English proficiency. (Note: Learners seeking ESL/ESOL certification should verify with appropriate state officials that this specialization meets applicable certification requirements.)

Master of Education (MEd)
Global Training and Development

This specialization prepares Learners to develop and implement effective training in a variety of fields. Instructional design and the incorporation of technology and teaching strategies for the adult Learner are the focus of the specialization. Additionally, the Learner is prepared to address workplace issues such as the development of human capital and conflict resolution issues. The specialization prepares Learners to identify emerging workforce issues and to resolve the issues through effective training and instruction.

Master of Education (MEd)
Instructional Leadership

Contemporary schools are often funded and ranked on their ability to assess and guarantee learning. This specialization introduces analysis of the instructional capacity of schools, improving student achievement, and develops teacher leaders in providing assessment and improvement strategies. Organizational development and educational change are also addressed in this specialization. Learners utilize reflective decision making to assist with the development and implementation of practical solutions to education issues.

Master of Education (MEd)
Organizational Leadership

Learners develop skills to be effective organizational leaders by building a knowledge base in conflict resolution, organizational capacity, and executive leadership skills. The curricula serves to enhance the Learner's understanding and practice of leadership in a variety of educational fields.

Master of Education (MEd)
Special Education

This specialization prepares educators to address the needs of students with disabilities and gifted abilities by preparing such students to develop, implement and assess specially designed curriculum. Attention is given to teaching methods and strategies that illustrate an advocacy for these student groups. The specialization can be customized to meet the Learner's unique professional and personal goals, and allows the Learner to concentrate their coursework on the advanced and the disabled student, or select a single focus.

Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Advanced Accounting

This specialization is designed to provide Learners with practical application of a broad accounting perspective and technical accounting knowledge, enabling the exploration of relationships among business activities, economic outcomes, and business performance. Learners will be able to meet the demand for analyzing advanced management and organization of business transactions and statements related to the assets, liabilities, and operating results of a business.

Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Applied Computer Science

Due to continuous, rapid changes in technology, business institutions look for leaders who possess advanced knowledge of contemporary applied computer science methods. The Corporation Information Officer (CIO) is an example of a new executive role that has emerged as a result of this growth, requiring specialized advanced education in the information technology field. This specialization is designed to provide preparation for professional careers with an emphasis in both leadership and technology. Learners will complete a final written research project, demonstrating the ability to conduct an investigation on a workplace problem, identify an area for intervention, critique, justify, and recommend a plan of preventative action.

Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Computer and Information Security

This specialization responds to the demand in business and industry for computer security professionals who are trained in cyber-terrorism, computer forensics and computer security. The specialization focuses on best practices involved in forensic investigations and evidence handling, federal and state privacy, intellectual property, search and seizure process, and cyber-crime laws. Learners study current techniques in data preservation, identification, and extraction and perform forensic analysis of systems using popular examination toolkits. Learners will complete a final written research project, demonstrating the ability to conduct an investigation on a workplace problem, identify an area for intervention, critique, justify, and recommend a plan of preventative action.

Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Criminal Justice

This specialization explores the global multicultural network connecting distinct legal traditions and codes operating within a worldwide venue. Learners will evaluate the coordination efforts of local, State, Federal, and multinational organizations and international resources at home and abroad. This specialization focuses on developing advanced competencies required for leadership positions in criminal justice, law enforcement, teaching or private consulting fields. Learners will complete a final written research project, demonstrating the ability to conduct an investigation on a workplace problem, identify an area for intervention, critique, justify, and recommend a plan of preventative action.

Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Electronic Commerce

This specialization provides practical skills and leadership approaches for conducting business on the Internet and/or the World Wide Web. This specialization focuses on analysis and business application of electronic and web-based commerce strategies for electronic commerce applications and marketing modalities needed to develop competent web-based business entities. Learners will complete a final written research project, demonstrating the ability to conduct an investigation on a workplace problem, identify an area for intervention, critique, justify, and recommend a plan of preventative action.

Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Financial Management

This specialization concentrates on developing essential skills needed to manage and allocate financial resources. Learners will analyze financial and non-financial organizations - private, public, religious, and corporate. The specialization focuses on international financial issues, quality concepts in financial management, and accounting for profit/nonprofit organizations. Learners will complete a final written research project demonstrating the ability to conduct an investigation on a workplace problem, identify an area for intervention, critique, justify, and recommend a plan of preventative action.

Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Health Care Administration

This specialization develops essential managerial perspectives and skills for managerial expertise for the health care industry. The specialization prepares health care administrators in problem identification and resolution, analysis and intervention as administrative issues, and recognition of the constraints and limitations to intervention and change. Learners in this specialization will focus on strategic planning in health care and managed systems, conduct a comparative health care system analysis, and examine strategies as it relates to total quality management in health care. Learners will complete a final written research project, demonstrating the ability to conduct an investigation on a workplace problem, identify an area for intervention, critique, justify, and recommend a plan of preventative action.

Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Homeland Security: Leadership & Policy

This specialization prepares senior leaders of public administration, law enforcement, public safety, and emergency medical care and disaster preparedness agencies for executive leadership positions in the field of homeland security. Learners are provided with a rigorous educational opportunity to research and explore advanced concepts and methods, and apply theory and emerging concepts to real world issues through innovative approaches to complex problems. Learners choose from a number of courses that cover terrorism, strategy, intelligence, emergency management, and critical infrastructure security issues. Learners will complete a final written research project demonstrating the ability to conduct an investigation on a workplace problem, identify an area for intervention, critique, justify, and recommend a plan of preventative action.

Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Human Resources Management

This specialization explores the interrelationships between human resource capital, leadership, and the business organization. This specialization focuses on HRM Information Systems, compensation and staffing strategies, training and professional development, cultural diversity, innovation, labor relations, and legal issues in HRM. Learners will complete a final written research project, demonstrating the ability to conduct an investigation on a workplace problem, identify an area for intervention, critique, justify, and recommend a plan of preventative action.

Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Industrial/Organizational Psychology

This specialization explores the practical application of industrial and organizational psychology to the understanding of people in the world of work. In this interdisciplinary specialization, Learners in the DBA program also complete courses in the School of Behavioral and Health Sciences in order to develop competencies in theory, research, and applications of psychology related to human behavior in organizations. Learners conduct basic and applied research related to the applications of organizational and psychological theory to human resource management. Learners will complete a final written research project (through business), demonstrating the ability to conduct an investigation on a workplace problem, identify an area for intervention, critique, justify, and recommend a plan of preventative action.

Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
International Business

This specialization focuses on the essential elements required to understand and manage multinational and international organizations. Learners interested in international management positions and/or teaching in post-secondary institutions of higher education at home and abroad benefit from this specialization. The specialization provides Learners with comprehensive education and training in interdisciplinary subjects of management, law, government, diplomacy, international studies, economics, finance, and marketing. Learners study international business theory, advanced qualitative and quantitative research, and problem-solving techniques related to international law, economics, marketing, and global strategic planning. Learners will complete a final written research project, demonstrating the ability to conduct an investigation on a workplace problem, identify an area for intervention, critique, justify, and recommend a plan of preventative action.

Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Management

This specialization provides a conceptual overview of modern theory and practice in business administration. Learners explore theory and historical frameworks to business in today's global environment through multiple management processes, based on the curriculum selected. This specialization will prepare Learners for senior management positions in a corporate environment, higher education, government and public entities, and business consulting. Learners will complete a final written research project, demonstrating the ability to conduct an investigation on a workplace problem, identify an area for intervention, critique, justify, and recommend a plan of preventative action.

Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Management Information Systems

This specialization combines and applies the best components of both computer systems and management disciplines. The specialization focuses on management of LAN/WAN/Database computer information systems to enhance the management decision making process and enterprise business outcomes. Learners are prepared for careers in network and systems management. Learners complete a final written research project, demonstrating the ability to conduct an investigation on a workplace problem, identify an area for intervention, critique, justify, and recommend a plan of preventative action.

Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Management of Engineering and Technology

This specialization focuses on integrating practical technical experience with management theory and practice. Focusing on technical expertise in a management environment, the curriculum provides understanding of the synergism between technology and business practices to improve organizational outcomes through awareness of principles of productivity, quality management, improving productivity through technology, and environmental systems management. Learners will complete a final written research project demonstrating the ability to conduct an investigation of a workplace problem, identify an area for intervention, critique, justify, and recommend a plan of preventative action.

Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Marketing

This specialization focuses on marketing management and research including managing the entire scope of product life cycle for domestic and international marketing. The specialization provides strategies for a sound, systematic, ethical, and legal approach to contemporary marketing practices. Learners will complete a final written research project, demonstrating the ability to conduct an investigation on a workplace problem, identify an area for intervention, critique, justify, and recommend a plan of preventative action.

Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Organizational Leadership

This specialization serves to enhance the understanding and practice of organizational leadership using an interdisciplinary approach between business and education theory and research. This interdisciplinary specialization has broad appeal among practicing professionals (middle and upper management, and military personnel) with a background in business administration, human resources, non-profit administration, and related fields, whose professional goal may be organizational consulting or a generalist leadership position in corporate, government, not-for-profit, educational or community organizations. Learners will complete a final written research project demonstrating the ability to conduct an investigation on a workplace problem, identify an area for intervention, critique, justify, and recommend a plan of preventative action.

Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Project Management

This specialization explores principles, concepts, tools, and techniques to improve project performance and organizational effectiveness. Learners examine all aspects of managing and overseeing business projects, including cost estimates, budget management, cost control, risk assessment, bid negotiation and contracts, and performance reporting critical to the success of any enterprise. The specialization focuses on management, leadership and team building in the project/program environment. Learners will examine strategies relating to managing multiple projects as well as the concepts of earned value project management. Learners will complete a final written research project, demonstrating the ability to conduct an investigation on a workplace problem, identify an area for intervention, critique, justify, and recommend a plan of preventative action.

Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Public Administration

This specialization focuses on acquiring administrative knowledge and skills in government and public agency budgeting, government relations, public personnel policy management, politics, and urban planning. Curriculum emphasizes contemporary program evaluation, complex public organization, and environmental compliance, along with strategies needed to meet the challenges in government management at the local, state and federal levels. Learners will complete a final written research project, demonstrating the ability to conduct an investigation on a workplace problem, identify an area for intervention, critique, justify, and recommend a plan of preventative action.

Doctor of Education (EdD)
Curriculum and Teaching

This specialization provides Learners with the skill sets, knowledge and competencies to become a leader in the area of curriculum design and teaching. The specialization will provide an in-depth review of current practices, research, contemporary teaching issues and practices.

Doctor of Education (EdD)
E-Learning

This specialization integrates curriculum development, instructional design and course delivery using technology and online learning management systems. The specialization focuses on providing a knowledge base of current research for the planning and implementation of teaching and delivery modalities using instructional design methodologies incorporating educational media.

Doctor of Education (EdD)
Early Childhood Education

The Doctor of Education in Early Childhood Education program allows learners to explore a broad spectrum of topics from growth and development, childhood literature, program administration, curriculum and assessment, and stakeholder partnerships. The specialization is designed with an emphasis on the development of skills in scientific inquiry and leadership. Learners enrolled in this program will develop an understanding of theory related to the study of education in early childhood. Learners will apply research findings in an informed manner and conduct applied research and program evaluation.

Doctor of Education (EdD)
Educational Leadership

Education is the foundation on which a modern society is built. This specialization prepares the Learner to address management and leadership issues in education and guide others through training, excellence in teaching, research and service. This specialization provides the knowledge base to be a leader in the field of education.

Doctor of Education (EdD)
English Second Language

The pedagogy of language acquisition is of extreme importance in today's classrooms and businesses. This specialization provides the knowledge base to build successful programs to enhance the learning of the English language, to assess skills of diverse students and to design instruction with bilingual materials. A practicum is possible for this level of study in English as a Second Language. (Note: Learners seeking ESL/ESOL certification should verify with appropriate state officials that this specialization meets applicable certification requirements.)

Doctor of Education (EdD)
Global Training and Development

The graduates from Global Training and Development are tomorrow's leaders in the field of training. The coursework entails theoretical and practical information from the areas of organizational leadership, human resources, and adult education as well as a series of research courses in which strategies are changed, reviewed, and prioritized for future effectiveness. The specialization emphasizes systemic leadership and organizational capacity.

Doctor of Education (EdD)
Higher Education Leadership

The program provides knowledge in educational leadership research, theory and practices applicable to higher education. Research and analysis is conducted to identify future directions of national and global higher education focused on educational change through policy development and educational reform.

Doctor of Education (EdD)
Instructional Leadership

Leaders are needed to assist school districts and state educational boards with improvement of instructional capacities in our schools. This specialization provides a strong background in the supervision of instruction and the ability to assess and interpret data. The specialization focuses on instructional improvements and reform to enhance student achievement.

Doctor of Education (EdD)
International Education

Today, leaders are needed who are trained with the skills and practical knowledge required to work effectively within the context of global economic, political, cultural, community influences in education. These same leaders must be aware of global trends and issues in the field of education, recognize the various dimensions of educational interventions and be able to analyze the implications for students nationally and internationally. Additionally, Learners in this specialization analyze the roles and approaches of international, comparative, and educational practicum.

Doctor of Education (EdD)
Organizational Leadership

Designed for professionals aspiring towards leadership roles in education, corporate, government, or community organizations, this specialization equips Learners with the tools necessary to make things happen in any organization. This specialization concentrates on the strategies to forge alliances, build confidence, and inspire a shared vision. This curriculum is based in applied research, providing exploration of issues and resolutions in contemporary organizations and the opportunity to contribute new knowledge in the field.

Doctor of Education (EdD)
Special Education

The program is designed for Learners who work with gifted and disabled students in a variety of settings. The course offerings in this specialization cover a wide spectrum of issues related to individuals with disabilities, including the development and characteristics of Learners, learning differences, and instructional strategies to address the needs of these students. Additionally, the specialization will provide the skills to plan, assess, and deliver instruction to students with mental, physical, behavioral, learning disabilities, and the gifted student.

Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration (PhD)
Advanced Accounting

This specialization provides Learners with application of a broad accounting perspective and research based accounting knowledge, enabling the exploration of relationships among business activities, economic outcomes, business performance and forensic analysis. Learners will be able to meet the demand for advanced analysis of management and organization of business transactions and statements related to the assets, liabilities, and operating results of business enterprises, nonprofit organizations, and higher education instruction.

Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration (PhD)
Applied Computer Science

Research and development is at the forefront of rapid changes in technology. To maintain a competitive edge, business and research institutions look for leaders who possess advanced knowledge of contemporary computer science methods. This specialization provides preparation for professional careers emphasizing research and development leadership and technology.

Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration (PhD)
Computer and Information Security

This specialization responds to the demand in business and industry for computer security professionals who are trained in cyber-terrorism, computer forensics and computer security. The specialization focuses on developing best practices for forensic investigations and evidence handling, federal and state privacy, intellectual property, search and seizure process, and cyber-crime laws. Learners study current techniques in data preservation, identification, and extraction and perform forensic analysis of systems using popular examination toolkits.

Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration (PhD)
Criminal Justice

This specialization explores research in the dynamics connecting distinct legal traditions and codes operating within local, State, Federal, and multinational organizations and international resources at home and abroad. This specialization focuses on developing advanced competencies required for leadership positions in criminal justice, law enforcement, corrections, teaching or private consulting fields.

Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration (PhD)
Electronic Commerce

This specialization provides research and development skills and leadership approaches for conducting business on the Internet and/or the World Wide Web. This specialization focuses on analysis and business application of electronic and web-based commerce strategies for electronic commerce applications and marketing modalities needed to develop competent web-based business entities.

Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration (PhD)
Financial Management

This specialization concentrates on research and development analyses used to manage and allocate financial resources and develop effective strategic planning for projection and ROI issues. Learners will analyze financial and non-financial organizations - private, public, and corporate. The specialization focuses on international financial issues, quality concepts in financial management, and accounting for profit/nonprofit organizations.

Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration (PhD)
Health Care Administration

This specialization develops essential perspectives and skills for application of theoretical and research-based health care industry management issues. The specialization prepares Learners for problem identification and resolution, analysis and intervention as administrative issues, and recognition of the constraints and limitations to intervention and change in delivery systems. Learners in this specialization will focus on strategic planning in health care and managed systems, comparative health care system analysis, and examine strategies related to total quality management in health care.

Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration (PhD)
Homeland Security: Leadership & Policy

Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration (PhD)
Human Resources Management

This specialization explores the interrelationships between human resource capital, leadership, and business organization. Learners research theory and practice for HRM information systems, compensation and staffing strategies, training and professional development, cultural diversity, innovation, labor relations, and legal issues in HRM.

Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration (PhD)
Industrial/Organizational Psychology

This specialization explores the application of industrial and organizational psychology and management theory to the understanding of people in work environment. In this interdisciplinary specialization, Learners complete courses in the School of Business and the School of Behavioral and Health Sciences in order to develop competencies in theory, research, and applications of psychology related to human behavior in organizations. Learners conduct advanced research related to the application of organizational and psychological theory to human resource management.

Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration (PhD)
International Business

This specialization focuses theory and research of business practices in multinational and international organizations. Learners interested in international management positions and/or teaching in post-secondary institutions of higher education at home and abroad benefit from this specialization. The specialization provides Learners with comprehensive education and research techniques in cross-disciplinary subjects of management, law, government, diplomacy, international studies, economics, finance, and marketing. Learners study international business theory, advanced qualitative and quantitative research, and problem-solving techniques related to international law, economics, marketing, and global strategic planning.

Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration (PhD)
Management

This specialization provides a conceptual overview of modern theory and practice in business management and administration. Learners explore theory and research historical frameworks in today's global business environment through management research projects. This specialization will prepare Learners for senior management positions in a corporate environment, higher education, government and public entities, and business consulting.

Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration (PhD)
Management Information Systems

This specialization combines and applies the components of both computer systems and management disciplines. The focus is using LAN/WAN/Database systems to enhance the management process and business outcomes, applying contemporary research and current theories in the MIS field.

Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration (PhD)
Management of Engineering and Technology

This specialization focuses on integrating practical technical experience with management theory and research. This specialization focuses on the synergism between technology and business practices to improve organizational outcomes. Research projects provide in-depth analysis of principles of productivity, quality management, productivity using technology, and environmental systems management.

Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration (PhD)
Marketing

This specialization focuses on marketing management and research, including managing the entire scope of product life cycle for domestic and international marketing. The specialization provides strategies for a sound, systematic, ethical, and legal approach to contemporary marketing practices and research theory.

Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration (PhD)
Organizational Leadership

This specialization serves to enhance the understanding and practice of organizational leadership using an interdisciplinary approach between business and education theory and research. The focus of this specialization is to provide the Learner with a theoretical research approach to strategic planning in all phases of organizational leadership including building organization capacity and sustainability. This interdisciplinary specialization appeals to professionals in business administration, human resources, non-profit administration, and related fields, whose professional goal may be organizational consulting or a senior leadership position in corporate, government, not-for-profit, educational or community organizations.

Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration (PhD)
Project Management

This specialization explores research and development of principles, concepts, tools, and techniques to improve project performance and organizational effectiveness. Learners examine all aspects of managing and overseeing business projects, including cost estimates, budget management, cost control, risk assessment, bid negotiation and contracts, and performance reporting critical to the success of any enterprise. The specialization focuses on theoretical application of research to management, leadership and team building in the project/program environment.

Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration (PhD)
Public Administration

This specialization focuses on research related to government and public agency budgeting, government relations, public personnel policy management, political systems, and urban planning. Curriculum emphasizes strategic planning including contemporary program evaluation, complex public organizations, and environmental compliance, along with strategies needed to meet the challenges in government management at the local, state and federal levels.

Doctor of Philosophy in Education (PhD)
Curriculum and Teaching

Education is the foundation on which modern society is built. This specialization prepares the Learner to address management and leadership issues in education and guide others through training, excellence in teaching, research and service. This specialization provides the knowledge base to be a leader in the field of education, facilitated by research and analysis of current trends in the field.

Doctor of Philosophy in Education (PhD)
E-Learning

This specialization integrates curriculum development, instructional design and course delivery using technology and online learning management systems. The specialization focuses on providing a knowledge base through current research and analysis of the planning and implementation of teaching and delivery modalities. Coursework focuses on instructional design methodologies incorporating educational media.

Doctor of Philosophy in Education (PhD)
Early Childhood Education

The Doctor of Philosophy in Education in Early Childhood Education program is designed to prepare learners for positions of leadership in schools, higher education organizations, and research settings. The program is competency-based, with specific emphasis on research and teaching across a broad spectrum of topics from childhood development, literature, program administration, curriculum and assessment, and stakeholder partnerships. The specialization is designed to promote an understanding of the breadth and depth of early childhood education research, curriculum, and policy. In addition, throughout the program, learners will apply scientific findings and conduct theory-based research applicable to this field.

Doctor of Philosophy in Education (PhD)
Educational Leadership

Doctor of Philosophy in Education (PhD)
English Second Language

The pedagogy of language acquisition is of extreme importance in today's classrooms and businesses. This specialization provides the knowledge base to build successful programs to enhance the learning of the English language, to assess skills of diverse students and to design instruction with bilingual materials. Research and current analysis of ESL and ESOL theory provides the basis for the assessment and design process. (Note: Learners seeking ESL/ESOL certification should verify with appropriate state officials that this specialization meets applicable certification requirements.)

Doctor of Philosophy in Education (PhD)
Global Training and Development

This specialization educates leaders in the field of training and development. The coursework entails theoretical and practical information from the areas of organizational leadership, human resources, and adult education as well as a series of research courses in which strategies are changed, reviewed, and prioritized for future effectiveness. The specialization emphasizes systemic leadership and organizational capacity, verified through research and analysis of contemporary theory and practice.

Doctor of Philosophy in Education (PhD)
Instructional Leadership

Doctor of Philosophy in Education (PhD)
Leadership in Higher Education

Doctor of Philosophy in Education (PhD)
Organizational Leadership

Doctor of Philosophy in Marriage & Family Therapy
Child and Adolescent Therapy

The Child and Adolescent Therapy Specialization is designed to prepare Learners to work in therapy settings with children and adolescents from a family therapy, systems perspective. Learners in this specialization are required to focus their course projects, internship work, and dissertation research on issues related to working with children and adolescents. Eighteen (18) credit hours of coursework are devoted to Child and Adolescent Therapy.

Doctor of Philosophy in Marriage & Family Therapy
Child and Adolescent Therapy

Doctor of Philosophy in Marriage & Family Therapy
Couple Therapy

The Couple Therapy Specialization is designed to prepare Learners to work primarily with couples in therapy settings from a family therapy, systems perspective. Learners in this specialization are required to focus their course projects, internship work, and dissertation research on issues related to working with couples. Eighteen (18) credit hours of coursework are devoted to Couple Therapy.

Doctor of Philosophy in Marriage & Family Therapy
Couple Therapy

Doctor of Philosophy in Marriage & Family Therapy
General Family Therapy

The General Family Therapy specialization allows Learners to select courses from a broad range of electives to fit their personal and professional ambitions. In this specialization, Learners must complete MFT8101 and MFT8102 and then select four courses (12 credit hours) from the Marriage and Family Therapy curriculum at the 7000 or 8000 level. Courses from the larger School of Behavioral and Health Sciences may be considered to fill this requirement with approval on a case by case basis. Learners in this specialization are required to focus their course projects, internship work, and dissertation research on issues related to marriage and family therapy.

Doctor of Philosophy in Marriage & Family Therapy
Medical Family Therapy

The Medical Therapy Specialization is designed to prepare Learners to work individuals, couples and families that are facing chronic or acute medical difficulties. Medical Family Therapy incorporates a family therapy, systems perspective in helping client families to understand and deal with their medical difficulties. Learners in this specialization are required to focus their course projects, internship work, and dissertation research on issues related to medical family therapy. Eighteen (18) credit hours of coursework are devoted to Medical Family Therapy.

Doctor of Philosophy in Marriage & Family Therapy
Therapy with Military Families

The Therapy with Military Families Specialization is designed to prepare Learners to work primarily with individuals, couples, and families that are affiliated with the military through using a family therapy, systems perspective. Learners in this specialization are required to focus their course projects, internship work, and dissertation research on issues related to working with military personnel and their families. Eighteen (18) credit hours of coursework are devoted to Child and Adolescent Therapy.

Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology (PhD)
Gender Diversity Studies

The purpose of the Gender Diversity Studies specialization is to provide an in-depth understanding of the social, cultural, and biological foundations of human sexuality, gender, and sexual orientation, prepare Learners to apply principles of psychology related to gender diversity in a variety of settings, and carry out research related to gender diversity in a variety of settings. Eighteen (18) credit hours of coursework are devoted to Gender Diversity Studies.

Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology (PhD)
General Psychology

The General Psychology specialization allows Learners to select courses from a broad range of electives to fit their personal and professional goals. This specialization also prepares Learners to apply principles of psychology and conduct research related to their area of interest in a variety of settings.

Learners in the General Psychology specialization select six courses (18 credit hours) from the School of Behavioral and Health Sciences curriculum at the 7000 or 8000 level. Courses from other disciplines may fill this requirement, with School of Behavioral and Health Sciences approval. Note: an internship course cannot count towards the degree program.

Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology (PhD)
Health Psychology

The purpose of the Health Psychology specialization is to provide an in-depth understanding of the total matrix of factors influencing psychological and physical health and illness, prepare Learners to apply biopsychosocial principles in a variety of settings, and carry out research related to health psychology in a variety of settings. Eighteen (18) credit hours of coursework are devoted to Health Psychology.

Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology (PhD)
Indutrial Organizational Psychology

The purpose of the Industrial/Organizational Psychology specialization is to provide an in-depth understanding of people in the world of work, prepare Learners to apply principles of I/O psychology in work and organizational settings, and carry out research related to human behavior in organizations. Eighteen (18) credit hours of coursework are devoted to Industrial/Organizational Psychology.

Getting the personal attention that makes all the difference.

When it comes to online education, Northcentral University has a lot more to offer than the opportunity to earn your valuable Doctoral, Master’s or Bachelor’s degree.

Northcentral offers a different kind of online degree program, one that provides a personalized education centered on your needs.

Our unique faculty mentored approach is based on a proven educational model designed to ensure your success.
Faculty mentoring provides important personal attention while allowing you to use your own individual learning style.
Mentors are highly qualified and trained specifically to teach online, providing the individual support you need, when you need it.

When you choose Northcentral, you can earn the degree you want, your way. But more importantly, you get the faculty support you won't get anywhere else. Discover the Northcentral difference for yourself.

Northcentral’s Accrediting Agencies

Northcentral University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA) (230 South LaSalle? Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604, 1.800.621.7440, www.ncahlc.org).