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With the changing definition of marriage, along with social expectations, marriage and long-term relationships often face challenges that call for the help of a trained third party. NCU’s Couple Therapy specialization is designed to prepare you to work with couples in therapeutic settings, primarily using a family therapy, systems perspective. Students in this specialization are required to complete two content courses in this area, a research course focused on issues related to working with couples, and at least 100 hours of clinical experience in an approved setting with a qualified local clinical supervisor.

Same-sex couples face many of the same relational issues as heterosexual couples, but the attendant differences can create unique challenges as well.  The LGBTQ Couple and Family Therapy specialization is designed to prepare you to work with clients in the LGBTQ community and to specialize in working with couples and families using a family therapy, systems-oriented approach. In this specialization, you will be required to complete two content courses focused in this area, a research course focused on issues related to working with LGBTQ couples and families, and at least 100 hours of clinical experience in an approved setting with a qualified local clinical supervisor.

Members of the military and their families are typically strong, but that strength sometimes needs the reinforcement that only a trained counselor can provide. The Military Family Therapy specialization prepares you to work primarily with individuals, couples, and families that are affiliated with the military, using a family therapy, systems perspective. In this specialization you will be required to complete two focused content courses, a research course focusing on issues related to working with military families, and at least 100 hours of clinical experience in an approved military setting with a qualified local clinical supervisor.

The objectives of the Master's Psychology specializations are to enable individuals to continue their formal professional education at the graduate level in the behavioral science of psychology at the doctoral level. The General Psychology program prepares learners to work in a variety of settings. These programs prepare learners for research and field experience. All psychology graduate learners must first obtain a firm grounding in several basic areas of psychology and research methodology. Within the General Psychology program, the learner is expected to become competent in theory, research, and applications of psychology. The program was established to allow the learner maximum flexibility in the direction of their studies.

Financial aid may be available to those who qualify.

Master's of Business Administration - Computer and Information Security program is designed to meet the demand in business and industry for computer security professionals who are trained in cyber-terrorism, computer forensics and computer security. Learners will study current techniques in data preservation, identification, and extraction and will perform forensic analysis of systems using popular examination toolkits. Learners will also be exposed to common practices involved in forensic investigations and evidence handling, and will become informed in federal and state privacy, intellectual property, search and seizure, and cyber-crime laws. In conjunction the topic of cyber-terrorism will be explored in depth including material on terrorism in general and the specific targets vulnerable to hackers and terrorists. Courses will also cover appropriate computer security programs and the appropriate management of them from a law enforcement, private security, management and government perspective.

Offering a 100% online MBA degree program that is fully accredited by both the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and the Accreditation Council of Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), NCU brings together business disciplines in a 30-credit program to help students gain an integrated understanding of business in the 21st century. NCU MBA students experience a personalized one-to-one, coaching-like program in each of their courses that culminates in a real-world simulation Capstone in which they strategically draw on the disciplines studied throughout the program. Graduates of the program will develop the skills needed to bring out the best in themselves and their organizations.

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.

Financial aid may be available to those who qualify.

This forward looking entrepreneurship specialization curriculum takes students beyond the classroom, allowing them to build and test their entrepreneurial ideas in real-world settings. The entrepreneurship courses will integrate all business disciplines, including marketing, finance, operations, and strategy. The courses are designed to help students develop skills in building businesses, investing in businesses, raising capital, and evaluating business opportunities. Specifically, the students in this specialization will focus on analysis, decision-making and business planning and benefit from the perspectives of both academic and adjunct faculty, working together to provide integrated and relevant curriculum including an understanding of the latest business trends and techniques. The student will come to the specialization with a new venture product or service identified.

Offering a 100% online MBA degree program that is fully accredited by both the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and the Accreditation Council of Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), NCU brings together business disciplines in a 30-credit program to help students gain an integrated understanding of business in the 21st century. NCU MBA students experience a personalized one-to-one, coaching-like program in each of their courses that culminates in a real-world simulation Capstone in which they strategically draw on the disciplines studied throughout the program. Graduates of the program will develop the skills needed to bring out the best in themselves and their organizations.

Financial aid may be available to those who qualify.

The Master of Business Administration with a General Business specialization from Northcentral University allows students to select courses from a broad range of electives to fit their personal and professional goals.

Offering a 100% online MBA degree program that is fully accredited by both the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and the Accreditation Council of Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), NCU brings together business disciplines in a 30-credit program to help students gain an integrated understanding of business in the 21st century. NCU MBA students experience a personalized one-to-one, coaching-like program in each of their courses that culminates in a real-world simulation Capstone in which they strategically draw on the disciplines studied throughout the program. Graduates of the program will develop the skills needed to bring out the best in themselves and their organizations.

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.

Financial aid may be available to those who qualify.

The online MBA degree program from Northcentral University prepares learners to advance to higher levels of leadership in business. Advanced coverage of classic and contemporary theory in business administration is blended with key practical skills all managers need to succeed. Exposure to best practices in the business world enhances comprehension of the challenges and opportunities facing modern business leaders and the various stakeholders they serve. The Homeland Security program is designed to prepare senior management of law enforcement, public safety, and emergency medical care and disaster preparedness agencies for positions of executive leadership in the general field of homeland security. Courses will span the spectrum of management, budgetary rules, personnel and critical issues relating to crisis management and terrorism.

Offering a 100% online MBA degree program that is fully accredited by both the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and the Accreditation Council of Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), NCU brings together business disciplines in a 30-credit program to help students gain an integrated understanding of business in the 21st century. NCU MBA students experience a personalized one-to-one, coaching-like program in each of their courses that culminates in a real-world simulation Capstone in which they strategically draw on the disciplines studied throughout the program. Graduates of the program will develop the skills needed to bring out the best in themselves and their organizations.
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.

Financial aid may be available to those who qualify.

The advent of globalization and technological advances have altered the nature of how people do business today and will in the future; creating an interrelated and interdependent world.  While globalization has brought about many benefits to people throughout the world, it has also brought many challenges.  Therefore, this specialization provides a unique focus on many of these challenges and opportunities and covers the essential elements required to understand and manage multinational and international organizations.  Individuals interested in international management positions could benefit from this program. The specialization focuses on international law, economics, marketing, TQM in International Business, and strategic management to prepare individuals as leaders and managers in the international context.

Offering a 100% online MBA degree program that is fully accredited by both the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and the Accreditation Council of Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), NCU brings together business disciplines in a 30-credit program to help students gain an integrated understanding of business in the 21st century. NCU MBA students experience a personalized one-to-one, coaching-like program in each of their courses that culminates in a real-world simulation Capstone in which they strategically draw on the disciplines studied throughout the program. Graduates of the program will develop the skills needed to bring out the best in themselves and their organizations.

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.

Financial aid may be available to those who qualify.

The online MBA degree program from Northcentral University prepares learners to advance to higher levels of leadership in business. Advanced coverage of classic and contemporary theory in business administration is blended with key practical skills all managers need to succeed. Exposure to best practices in the business world enhances comprehension of the challenges and opportunities facing modern business leaders and the various stakeholders they serve. The Management Information Systems (MIS) specialization is a user-friendly graduate specialization designed for administrators and managers. It is for managers who recognize that success in today's competitive environment requires an understanding of management and how managers use computer information systems to enhance the management process and business outcomes. The MIS specialization combines and applies the best from both disciplines: computer systems and management. Knowledge of computer programming is not a requirement.

Offering a 100% online MBA degree program that is fully accredited by both the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and the Accreditation Council of Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), NCU brings together business disciplines in a 30-credit program to help students gain an integrated understanding of business in the 21st century. NCU MBA students experience a personalized one-to-one, coaching-like program in each of their courses that culminates in a real-world simulation Capstone in which they strategically draw on the disciplines studied throughout the program. Graduates of the program will develop the skills needed to bring out the best in themselves and their organizations.

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.

Financial aid may be available to those who qualify.

The online MBA degree program from Northcentral University prepares learners to advance to higher levels of leadership in business. Advanced coverage of classic and contemporary theory in business administration is blended with key practical skills all managers need to succeed. Exposure to best practices in the business world enhances comprehension of the challenges and opportunities facing modern business leaders and the various stakeholders they serve. The Marketing specialization (graduate level) moves beyond fundamentals by focusing upon marketing management and marketing research. The courses provide learners the opportunity to enhance existing skills and knowledge and to gain new skills and knowledge germane to effectively managing the entire scope of the product life cycle in a strategically-sound, systematic, ethical, and legal manner.  

No matter how great a product or service is, it must be communicated in a way that translates to sales. In many respects, skilled marketers drive a business’ success. This makes strong marketing leaders an integral part of any senior management team. The NCU marketing specialization focuses on marketing management and research, including managing the entire scope of the product life cycle for domestic and international marketing. The specialization moves you beyond the fundamentals, emphasizing marketing management and research. Taught by doctoral professors, your studies provide you with strategies for a sound, systematic, ethical, and legal approach to contemporary marketing practices and research theory. A marketing specialization prepares graduates to work in corporate, non-profit, government, higher education and entrepreneurial roles.

This specialization focuses on acquiring the administrative knowledge and skills in such diverse areas as budgeting, government relations, personnel policies, politics, and urban planning. Practicing public administrators, as well as those seeking entry into public administration and related fields, will benefit from the foundational aspects of enabling legislation and business practices. Students focus on a wide range of skills needed by the public administrator overseeing local, state, and federal government agencies and units. This specialization examines budget preparation, government relations, personnel policies, politics, and urban planning. Students 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 with incremental deliverables implemented along a timeline. Positions that the student could hold are: Business Analyst; Policy Analyst Budget Analyst; Budget Director; Evaluation Consultant; Program Evaluation Director; Economic Research Analyst; and Economic Development Director.

Offering a 100% online MBA degree program that is fully accredited by both the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and the Accreditation Council of Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), NCU brings together business disciplines in a 30-credit program to help students gain an integrated understanding of business in the 21st century. NCU MBA students experience a personalized one-to-one, coaching-like program in each of their courses that culminates in a real-world simulation Capstone in which they strategically draw on the disciplines studied throughout the program. Graduates of the program will develop the skills needed to bring out the best in themselves and their organizations.

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.

Master's of Education (MEd) - Adult Learning and Workplace Education online program 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 improve individual and organizational performance and will provide educators with the tools and competencies required to critically reflect on workplace issues, solve organization problems, and anticipate and respond to change.

Financial aid may be available to those who qualify.

The Master of Education degree program with a specialization in Corporate Wellness is designed to introduce you to creating an optimal mind, body and spirit approach to health and wellness through research and practice. In this specialization, you will explore health and wellness education research with an emphasis on practical approaches to corporate industry dealing with worksite health promotion, public preventative health services, and current topics in corporate fitness and wellness. This specialization is ideal for educators, fitness professionals, military personnel, corporate health care providers, personal trainers, coaches, and students who want to pursue a career in health and wellness.

Financial aid may be available to those who qualify.

The Master of Education from NorthCentral University 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. 

Financial aid may be available to those who qualify.

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

Financial aid may be available to those who qualify.

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 from NorthCentral University prepares Learners to identify emerging workforce issues and to resolve the issues through effective training and instruction.

Financial aid may be available to those who qualify.

The master's degree program in International Education allows learners to focus on issues of educational development, comparative systems, and international policy. The program promotes an understanding of global perspectives which impact education in the United States. Skills will be developed in areas of cultural awareness, international education theory, and global trends. Learners will develop the practical knowledge required to work within the context of complex global challenges influencing education around the world. The program provides a strong foundation for further study and prepares learners for careers in international and community-based organizations.

Financial aid may be available to those who qualify.

Northcentral University's online Master of Education (M.Ed) program is suited to learners who want to combine a strong understanding of current theory and practice in education and/or organizational leadership with their personal needs and career focus. Organizational Leadership (OL) appeals to learners who are focused on developing the competencies required of organizational leaders. The strategically crafted courses serve to enhance the learner's commitment to the understanding and practice of leadership. Grounded in research, facilitated by leadership practitioner faculty and customized for maximum professional impact, the NCU Leadership course of study is designed for those who aspire to become collaborative change agents.

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.

Financial aid may be available to those who qualify.

NCU's online Master of Education (MEd) program is suited to learners who want to combine a strong understanding of current theory and practice in education and/or organizational leadership with their personal needs and career focus. The Special Education (SE) specialization is designed to prepare graduates to teach and work with individuals with various types of disabilities. The specialized curriculum prepares learners to teach students with mental, physical, behavioral and learning disabilities, as well as work in a variety of related fields. The course offerings within the SE specialization covers a wide spectrum of issues relating to individuals with disabilities, including the development and characteristics of learners, individual learning differences, instructional strategies, social development, and language development. The curriculum encompasses learning environments, instructional planning, assessment, professional and ethical practices, and collaboration.

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. Visit www.ncu.edu/GE for more information.

Financial aid may be available to those who qualify.

A career in education often starts in the classroom, but for many, it doesn’t end there. For those that want to have a greater influence on the future of education, including having an impact on policy, preparing to take on a leadership role is critical. Northcentral University’s Master of Education in Educational Leadership degree program helps students gain the skills and knowledge needed to lead the way. This comprehensive program is aligned with traits specific to the Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (PSEL), including data-driven decision-making and evidence-based educational practice. This makes it an ideal option for those with a teaching background that want to prepare for roles of leadership within an educational institution. Students will explore vital topics for today’s educational professional, including disciplinary theories, managing curricular resources, fundamental skills for administrative leadership and education policy for school leaders.

Northcentral University’s Master of Legal Studies (MLS) program will help students develop a comprehensive understanding of law and the U.S. legal system, including ethics, torts and contracts. While this degree doesn’t prepare students to practice the law, it does help students develop necessary skills that are specific to working in law-related careers or fields greatly impacted by the law. Upon graduation, students will understand legal research, analytical thinking, legal writing, theory and reasoning. This program has been designed to align with industry standards in order to offer students information that is both useful and up-to-date. Students will cover criminal and civil actions, the role of law and legal systems along with case management and ethics. Additionally, students will gain practical experience in conducting legal research and drafting persuasive and technical legal documents such as memoranda, pleadings, briefs and contracts.

The Master of Science in Child and Adolescent Developmental Psychology at Northcentral University helps prepare you for a career with, or advocating for, children, adolescents, and their families. Throughout your studies at the master’s level, you will have an opportunity to take an in-depth look at developmental stages and explore how the impacts of family, school, peers, society, and culture intertwine and affect the development of children and adolescents. The MS in Child and Adolescent Developmental Psychology program seeks to expose students to a deep understanding of physical, cognitive, gender, and socioemotional development that is acquired through critical analysis of research, as well as the theories of development that have arisen from this research. Students will also learn about child and adolescent psychopathology and get an in-depth understanding of ADHD as well as Autism spectrum disorders. Our unique one-to-one learning model provides you with individualized mentoring by our experienced doctoral professors. At the end of the program, an optional internship provides an opportunity to apply classroom studies to real-world situations.
 

Data makes the world go around. As we grow more reliant upon data, we also grow more vulnerable. Protecting this complex cyber infrastructure takes constant vigilance, dedication and education. The Master of Science in Cybersecurity at Northcentral University will expose students to the latest tools, practices, methods and procedures used to manage and protect critical information infrastructures and other sensitive assets. You will gain the knowledge you need to protect systems, networks and data from disruption, unauthorized access, alteration or even destruction. This comprehensive program investigates the current trends and emerging threats in the industry. You will learn how to use monitoring systems, intrusion detection functions and forensic tools to identify cyber threats. You’ll also learn how to secure networks and systems and prevent subsequent attacks. NCU’s MS in Cybersecurity prepares you to work within this dynamic field by helping them gain the skills, hands-on experience and practical knowledge needed by today’s cybersecurity professionals. Our curriculum is also aligned to the standards associated with Certified Information Systems Security Professional® (CISSP).

Northcentral University’s Master of Science in Educational Psychology program will provide students the information, skills and experience they need to make an impact in the classroom. Students will learn how to enhance education and training outcomes across diverse learning environments through the application of educational psychology principles and research. As a student, you’ll explore the foundations of educational psychology along with critical subjects such as child and adolescent development, the psychology of learning, gifted education and diversity-related topics.  You’ll also cover key topics in research, such as research design and how to utilize statistics. Additionally, you’ll learn about professional ethics and the law as it relates to the field. This program is ideally suited for those that currently work in education or those that seek a future in education or workforce training development.

The Master of Science Health Psychology at Northcentral University will familiarize you with the application of psychological principles that can prevent illness, improve personal health outcomes and impact health care systems at large. You will focus on the psychological study of health and illness, along with recovery, from the perspective that these phenomena arise from a combination of physical, behavioral, and social conditions. A core course is stress and coping, in which you will examine sources, manifestations and coping models for stress. You will also be able to select electives focusing on such topics as substance abuse, adult psychopathology, trauma and wellness. This program helps prepare you for a career to work in education, the health and wellness industry, or the helping professions. Our unique one-to-one learning model provides you with individualized mentoring by our experienced doctoral professors. At the end of the program, an optional internship provides an opportunity to apply classroom studies to real-world situations.
 

Technology has become an integral part of our lives from smart phones to cars that utilize sophisticated software. It takes a team of professionals working together to solve problems, create solutions and keep everything working as designed. The Master of Science in Information Technology program at Northcentral University is designed to help IT professionals gain management-level knowledge of current technology concepts and tools. Our program is designed and taught by experienced technology professionals to ensure that it’s aligned with current industry needs. You’ll study a broad range of topics such as networks, mobile computing, database management and information security. Additionally, you’ll learn about the design of technological information systems, computing systems and the principles of computer hardware and software components. Upon graduation, you will be prepared to take on a range of technology-related leadership roles in government and private organizations.

Northcentral University is dedicated to developing innovative and leading-edge programs for our students. Our new Master of Science in Organizational Leadership curriculum provides an intense examination of the current state of leadership within a given profession. Upon completion of the program, you will have gained the knowledge to evaluate your own leadership skills and the components of leadership that contribute to the health of an organization, as well as how to apply best leadership practices in an organization.

Northcentral University’s Master of Science in Organizational Leadership program and all of NCU's programs were developed to make earning your degree possible by scheduling school around your life, not your life around school. With weekly course starts, and one-to-one learning, you can earn your degree and manage professional, personal, and family obligations.

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

Smart companies know that people are their greatest asset, and individuals with strong talent management skills are needed to manage this important business function. The human resources management specialization focuses on the interrelationships between employees, leadership, and the business organization in general. You will develop skills to properly create, develop, mediate and maintain these critical connections. Students will also examine how an organization’s employee relations practices are linked to its overall business plan. The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)* has acknowledged that NCU’s human resources management specialization fully aligns with SHRM's HR Curriculum Guidebook and Templates. The HR Curriculum Guidebook and Templates were developed by SHRM to define the minimum HR content areas that should be studied by HR students at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Project Management is one of the fastest growing professional disciplines and those degreed in this field can find themselves in high demand. In this specialization you will explore principles, concepts, tools, and techniques to improve project performance and organizational effectiveness including cost estimates, budget management, cost control, risk assessment, bid negotiation, contracts and performance reporting. This specialization focuses on risk management, procurement, monitoring and multi-project management. Your final specialization project is designed to demonstrate your ability to conduct an investigation on a workplace problem and recommend a plan of preventative action.

What could be more foundational to managing technology than preparing leaders to take an innovative approach to engineering management? This important question informs the creation of NCU’s Engineering Management specialization, designed for leaders in all types of engineering and technology management fields. In this specialization you will learn a variety of tools vital to assessing the potential of innovative ideas, protecting an organization’s intellectual property and bringing new ideas to fruition. Upon graduation, you will be able to use the knowledge you have gained to lead engineering and information systems initiatives in any organization, whether for government, business or nonprofit.
 

Technology without qualified leadership to oversee its optimal use is just expensive hardware. That’s why NCU’s IT Project Management specialization was created: to prepare students like you with the skills needed to manage the conception, planning, implementation and deployment of a variety of information technology-related projects and systems. In this important focus, you will pair your technology coursework with in-depth courses in leadership, risk management and oversight of multiple projects. On graduation, you will be prepared to take on management roles in project management and information technology.
 

Marriage and long-term relationships have always faced challenges, but never more so than today with definitions continually evolving. The Couple Therapy DMFT specialization is designed to prepare you to work primarily with couples in therapy settings from a family therapy and/or family systems perspective. With these goals in mind, you will be required to focus your course projects, internship work and dissertation research on issues related to working with couples desiring to repair or build their relationship. Through your online coursework and offline practicum within your community, you will be challenged to develop competencies and sensitivities to the particulars of working with couples facing challenges in their relationships.

Mental health issues can be among the most difficult for families to face on their own.  Once they’ve chosen to seek professional help, the last thing families need to face is an inefficient bureaucracy. The Mental Health Administration Specialization is designed to prepare you to fulfill roles as leaders and administrators in mental health organizations and agencies. In this specialization you will focus your course projects, internship work, and dissertation research on issues broadly related to mental health administration.

Involvement with the military can have incredible highs and unimaginable lows, both for the one in the military and for their family. The Therapy with Military Families Specialization is designed to prepare you to work primarily with individuals, couples, and families who are affiliated with the military through a family therapy and/or systems perspective. In this specialization, you will focus your course projects, internship work and dissertation research on issues related to working with military personnel and their families. Through your online coursework and offline practicum within your community, you will be challenged to develop the skills necessary for working with families who face diverse challenges associated with military life and the stresses of combat.

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.

Financial aid may be available to those who qualify.

The Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.) serves as preparation for advanced positions of leadership in business, government, philanthropy, and policy and advocacy organizations. This Computer and Information Security specialization is designed to meet the demand in business and industry for computer security professionals who are trained in cyber-terrorism, computer forensics and computer security. Learners will study current techniques in data preservation, identification, and extraction and will perform forensic analysis of systems using popular examination toolkits. Learners will also be exposed to common practices involved in forensic investigations and evidence handling, and will become informed in federal and state privacy, intellectual property, search and seizure, and cyber-crime laws. In conjunction the topic of cyber-terrorism will be explored in depth including material on terrorism in general and the specific targets vulnerable to hackers and terrorists. Courses will also cover appropriate computer security programs and the appropriate management of them from a law enforcement, private security, management and government perspective.

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.

Financial aid may be available to those who qualify.

This doctoral degree concentrates on developing advanced skills needed to work with educational and financial organizations.  The student will acquire skills from a broad collection of finance topics and research methods that fit both within for-profit and not-for-profit environments.  The finance skills include financial statement analysis, understanding advanced business financial decision models, understanding investment selection techniques, and understanding how financial institutions generate earnings and manage risks.  The methodologies studied will come from both quantitative and qualitative areas.  The student who successfully completes the degree is in a position to work in an educational environment as an instructor/professor or take a variety of research or practitioner oriented positions in industry.  Positions could include Economist, Financial Research Specialist, Statistician, Financial Analyst, Budget Analyst, Loan Officer, Financial Manager, Financial Planner, and Investment Banker.

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.

Financial aid may be available to those who qualify.

For those who desire a more practical, skill-based specialization, the DBA in health care administration may be for you. This specialization prepares health care administrators in the areas of strategic planning in health care and managed systems, comparative health care system analysis, and total quality management in health care. Students 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. Graduates in the DBA program can demonstrate real-world application of knowledge and skills in both public and private health care management settings.

Financial aid may be available to those who qualify.

This Human Resources Specialization focuses on the interrelationships between the organization's most important resources – its employees, its leadership, and the business organization in general.  This specialization will provide the Human Resources Manager the tools necessary to properly create, develop, mediate, and maintain these interrelationships that are so important to the overall success of the organization. Students will focus on HRM Information Systems, compensation and staffing strategies, training and professional development, cultural diversity, innovation, labor relations, and legal issues in HRM. This specialization will provide the student all of the tools necessary to specialize in any one of these areas of Human Resources Management. Students will complete a research project to demonstrate their ability to appropriately and successfully conduct an investigation into a workplace problem, identify areas for intervention, critique, justify, and recommend a plan of preventative action, which will provide the students with an excellent, high quality product proving their level of qualification for high-level Human Resource Management jobs within any industry.

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.

Financial aid may be available to those who qualify.

Globalization, or as some would argue regionalization, has transformed not only the world economies but also the power dynamics from developed countries to emerging economies.  The 20th century saw economic and political power in the developed countries.  However, the 21st century is witnessing a change of economic and political power from not only the developed countries but also the emerging economies such as Brazil, India, China and Russia (BRIC).  Further, globalization has introduced many benefits through technology to nearly all the countries in the world.  For example, China, a centrally planned government today has a free market system; a new and successful economic model the world has never witnessed before.  However, the benefits have been matched with many challenges for these same countries; such as child labor practices, corruption, and so on.  Today, it is imperative that global leadership have an in-depth understanding of Emotional Intelligence (EQ), Cultural Intelligence (CI), and avoid ethnocentrism, as well as a self-reference criteria.  Further, global leaders, international marketers, and anyone doing business in a foreign country will meet the challenges of understanding the differences in political, economic, legal, socio-cultural, and environmental systems.  

Therefore, this specialization prepares students with a unique perspective to these issues; by focusing on the essential elements required to understand and manage multinational and international organizations.  Further, this specialization provides students with a comprehensive education and training in interdisciplinary subjects of management, law, government, diplomacy, international studies, economics, finance, and marketing; such as the international business environments, the global market environment, the cultural environment of global business, international strategic management, international business law and its environment, total quality management in international business, and so on, and through the application of rigorous and quality advanced qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, and problem-solving techniques.  Students 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.  To this end, this specialization helps to prepare students for careers in international leadership and management, international marketing, international consulting and international trade; as well as prepares students for international teaching positions in post-secondary institutions of higher education at home or in a foreign country.

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.

Financial aid may be available to those who qualify.

The Management Information Systems specialization combines and applies the best components of both computer systems and management disciplines. The specialization focuses on management of Local Area Network (LAN) / Wide Area Network (WAN) /Database computer information systems to enhance the management decision making process and enterprise business outcomes. The Management Information Systems specialization prepares students for careers in network and systems management. Students 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. Graduates could hold positions as consultants, professors of MIS, vice president of MIS and chief information officer.

Financial aid may be available to those who qualify.

The Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.) serves as preparation for advanced positions of leadership in business, government, philanthropy, and policy and advocacy organizations. D.B.A. 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. The Marketing specialization (graduate level) moves beyond fundamentals by focusing upon marketing management and marketing research. The courses provide learners the opportunity to enhance existing skills and knowledge and to gain new skills and knowledge germane to effectively managing the entire scope of the product life cycle in a strategically-sound, systematic, ethical, and legal manner.

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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 work place problem, identify an area for intervention, critique, justify, and recommend a plan of preventative action.

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Keeping our nation safe requires the ongoing work of dedicated professionals who understand the complex problems we face. The Homeland Security specialization in the Doctor of Criminal Justice program helps prepare the next generation of leaders within areas such as public administration, law enforcement, public safety, emergency medical care and disaster preparedness. As a student, you will explore emerging theories and concepts in terrorism and intelligence as well as innovative approaches to resolving them. Additionally, you will gain the valuable leadership skills you need to take on executive leadership roles within an organization. This specialization is ideally suited for those already working within law enforcement who want to enhance their knowledge and expand their career possibilities.

White-collar crimes have a far-reaching social and economic impact. They’re also growing increasingly sophisticated, requiring law enforcement to continuously evolve through education and technology in order to keep pace. The White-Collar Crime specialization in the Doctor of Criminal Justice program aims to help students understand the complexities of this area of law, including identification, accounting and fraud examination techniques. As a student you’ll explore advanced forensic accounting theories and practices and learn about the prosecution and sentencing process. This specialization is ideally suited for those already working within law enforcement who want to enhance their knowledge and expand their career possibilities.

The Doctor of Education in Early Childhood Education program from NorthCentral University 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.

Financial aid may be available to those who qualify.

The pedagogy of language acquisition is of extreme importance in today's classrooms and businesses. Northcentral University offers this specialization which 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 certification should verify with appropriate state officials that this specialization meets applicable certification requirements.)

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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.

Financial aid may be available to those who qualify.

The Doctor of Education degree in International Education at Northcentral University will introduce you to theories of comparative education, cross-national comparative analysis, global educational transfer and borrowing, international development, and the relation between culture and education, and the tools needed to be an effective educator of global and comparative education.

You will learn how to develop strategies in conducting comparative research and cross-national policy analysis, as you comprehend, through reading and course assignments, the global dimensions of several crucial contemporary issues, including the hopes of global cooperation, and the complexity of educational accountability, authority, and professionalism. You will also be introduced to international organizations and consider current topics and debates in the fields of international education. Special emphasis is given to practices, strategies, and techniques that can be adapted to intercultural/multicultural contexts.

NCU’s EdD with a specialization in Learning Analytics in Higher Education can set students apart in this field. This program will immerse students, exposing them to the history of data analytics, instruction on the proper identification, utility, and application of relevant data in the educational world. In addition, students will receive an introduction to data mining, types of data analytics, and other important issues within the realm of learning analytics. Students will be well-prepared to lead and oversee the collection and management of sensitive data and the performance of statistical tests that are used in the field.

With the growing demand for nurses across the U.S. and elsewhere, a shortage of nursing educators has resulted. NCU’s School of Education is pleased to offer an online Doctor of Education (EdD) with a specialization in Nursing Education. NCU’s exemplary reputation for instructional quality provides a strong foundation for a doctoral experience that comprises opportunities to develop scholarship, conduct research and enhance leadership skills for nursing educators. This program prepares you as an educational leader who participates and supports growth in nursing education. NCU’s specialization in Nursing Education is designed to help you fill the growing gap for qualified nursing instructors.  A master’s degree in nursing, or a master’s degree in a closely related field with a current RN license, is required for entrance into the program.

Northcentral University knows that the need for well prepared educational leaders has never been greater. Today the EdD has evolved to a terminal degree of choice for educational practitioners. The online EdD attracts learners who have leadership responsibility for providing learning/training to others, whether they be in colleges, PK-12 schools, proprietary organizations, private and public businesses, or the military. The Special Education (SE) specialization is designed to prepare graduates to teach and work with individuals with various types of disabilities. The specialized curriculum prepares learners to teach students with mental, physical, behavioral and learning disabilities, as well as work in a variety of related fields. 

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Educational institutions, from PK-12 systems through higher learning organizations, face a range of complicated challenges. Meeting those challenges requires strong leadership, specialized knowledge and the ability to inspire and influence change. Northcentral University’s Doctor of Education (EdD) in Educational Leadership degree program helps students obtain the skills it takes to identify problems, create solutions and enhance learning environments. This program is a practitioner research degree designed to help students learn how to ethically address complicated issues through data-driven decision making. It is ideal for those that wish to improve practices in a variety of learning environments, including the PK-12 system, institutions of higher learning, military and corporate learning environments. The program covers a range of critical topics, from classical and contemporary organizational development to creating an organizational leadership plan. Students will examine the attitudes and actions that support effective leadership and evidence-based decision-making.

The Doctor of Health Administration (DHA) degree program at Northcentral University provides leadership and management skills for those seeking mid to senior executive-level positions in a variety of healthcare settings. This applied program prepares you to learn the highly specialized skills needed to drive change and solve problems within healthcare organizations. Students will learn how to create administrative strategies, make evidence-based decisions, understand the impact and importance of health policy, and navigate the legal and ethical issues that are unique to healthcare. Students will learn in an interprofessional environment designed to facilitate teamwork and interdisciplinary collaboration. While the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME) doesn’t offer accreditation for doctoral programs, this program was developed to align with their high standards. Additionally, it utilizes the National Center for Health Care Leadership (NCHL) competency model.

This specialization from NorthCentral University 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, non-profit organizations, and higher education instruction.

Financial aid may be available to those who qualify.

Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration - Computer and Information Security program is designed to meet the demand in business and industry for computer security professionals who are trained in cyber-terrorism, computer forensics and computer security. Learners will study current techniques in data preservation, identification, and extraction and will perform forensic analysis of systems using popular examination toolkits. Learners will also be exposed to common practices involved in forensic investigations and evidence handling, and will become informed in federal and state privacy, intellectual property, search and seizure, and cyber-crime laws. In conjunction the topic of cyber-terrorism will be explored in depth including material on terrorism in general and the specific targets vulnerable to hackers and terrorists. Courses will also cover appropriate computer security programs and the appropriate management of them from a law enforcement, private security, management and government perspective.

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This doctoral degree concentrates on developing advanced skills needed to work with educational, governmental and financial organizations.  The student will acquire skills from a broad collection of financial topics and research methods that can fit both within for-profit and not-for-profit environments.  The finance skills include financial statement analysis, understanding advanced financial business decision models, understanding investment selection techniques, and understanding how financial institutions generate earnings and manage risks.  The methodologies studied will come from both quantitative and qualitative areas.  The student that successfully completes the degree is in a position to work in an educational environment at a university level as an instructor/professor or take a variety of research or practitioner oriented positions.  For example, positions could be Economist, Financial Research Specialist, Statistician, Financial Analyst, Budget Analyst, Loan Officer, Financial Manager, Financial Planner, and Investment Banker.

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The need has never been greater for business leaders who can contribute to the knowledge base of contemporary business by making strategically adroit linkages between theory and practice. 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. The Homeland Security program is designed to prepare senior management of law enforcement, public safety, and emergency medical care and disaster preparedness agencies for positions of executive leadership in the general field of homeland security. Courses will span the spectrum of management, budgetary rules, personnel and critical issues relating to crisis management and terrorism.

Financial aid may be available to those who qualify.

Today's global business environment is interconnected and interdependent, in many different ways, through technology, and international trade, via trade agreements, and so on.  While globalization, or as some may argue regionalization, brings many benefits, it also brings many global challenges, such as the recent global financial crisis.  These global challenges suggest that Marketing, for example, should be culturally responsive, that Multi-National Corporations (MNC) should think globally, but act locally, and while standardization principles are critical to organizational success, localization is a must to do business in a specific foreign country.  Further, today’s global leadership must be aware of the challenges of doing business in foreign countries, due to their individual and different political, economic, socio-cultural, legal, and environmental systems.  Additionally, researchers argue that the global dynamic stage for the 21st century is witnessing an economic and power shift from the developed countries to the emerging and developing economy nations.  To minimize these challenges, MNCs must have an in-depth understanding of Emotional Intelligence (EQ), and Cultural Intelligence (CI).  Further, they must avoid ethnocentrism and a self-reference criteria approach to doing business.  

Therefore, this specialization prepares students with a unique perspective to these issues; by focusing theory and research of business practices on multinational and international organizations in meeting these global challenges.  Further, this specialization provides students with comprehensive education and research techniques in cross-disciplinary subjects such as the international business environments, the global market environment, the cultural environment of global business, international strategic management, international business law and its environment, total quality management in international business, and so on, and through the application of rigorous and quality advanced qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, and problem-solving techniques.  To this end, this specialization helps to prepare students for careers in international leadership and management, international marketing, international consulting and international trade; as well as prepares students for international teaching positions in post-secondary institutions of higher education at home or in a foreign country.

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The Management Information Systems specialization combines and applies the components of both computer systems and management disciplines. The focus is using Local Area Network (LAN) / Wide Area Network (WAN) / Database systems to enhance the management process and business outcomes, applying contemporary research and current theories in the MIS field. The Management Information Systems Specialization will help prepare students who would like to expand their knowledge base in this every changing field. Graduates could hold positions such as chief information officer, vice president of MIS, MIS professor, or chief security officer.

Financial aid may be available to those who qualify.

The need has never been greater for business leaders who can contribute to the knowledge base of contemporary business by making strategically adroit linkages between theory and practice. 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. The Marketing specialization (graduate level) moves beyond fundamentals by focusing upon marketing management and marketing research. The courses provide learners the opportunity to enhance existing skills and knowledge and to gain new skills and knowledge germane to effectively managing the entire scope of the product life cycle in a strategically-sound, systematic, ethical, and legal manner.

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This specialization from Northcentral University 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.

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From the Internet of Things and SaaS to AI and neural networks, computer science is behind emerging technologies that will lead us into tomorrow. A solid computer science education is crucial for those that want to play an important role in the tech revolution. The Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science program at Northcentral University takes an applied approach to computer science theory and research. During your time at NCU, you’ll do more than write research papers – you’ll be given the opportunity to propose your own research, complete hands-on replication studies and add to the computer science knowledge base. This helps you gain real-world experience and allows you to build a portfolio of work as you complete your doctoral studies. The curriculum is designed to expand your areas of expertise by exploring subjects such as software engineering, artificial intelligence, data mining and cybersecurity.  You’ll also dive into the examination of real-world computational issues and the analysis of advanced computing problems.

Northcentral University's online Ph.D. in Education program is suitable for learners who want to combine a strong base of theoretical knowledge with an individualized focus to conduct research in and about PK-12, postsecondary and adult learning environments. The nature and purpose of the Curriculum and Teaching specialization is to provide Teacher Learners the knowledge, skill sets, and professional competencies that will enhance their instructional practice and expand their professional awareness. Learners have the opportunity to explore, examine, and evaluate contemporary teaching and instructional practices. Effective teaching methods are aligned to effective curricula design and development. Effective learning outcomes and student achievement are aligned to effective curricula implementation and assessment. This specialization offers Learners a comprehensive program of study aimed to improve their classroom performance and practice.

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The Doctor of Philosophy in Education provides a strong base in theoretical knowledge combined with an individualized focus on conducting research. You'll have the opportunity to customize and focus your program through coursework, research and your Doctoral dissertation.

The E-Learning 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.
 
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The continual evolution of many facets of education may have you wondering which area to focus on—analytics or curriculum development, international education or e-learning—or whether you should choose just one area. If you envision a career in education that doesn’t fit neatly into one discipline, Northcentral University—a regionally accredited online university—has a program that can tailor your education to your needs. The PhD in Education with a general education specialization allows you to tailor a degree program to fit your career goals.

The program from NorthCentral University 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.

Financial aid may be available to those who qualify.

Northcentral University's online Ph.D. in Education program is suitable for learners who want to combine a strong base of theoretical knowledge with an individualized focus to conduct research in and about PK-12, postsecondary and adult learning environments. Learners pursuing the Ph.D. in Education have the opportunity to customize and focus their program through their coursework, doctoral research courses and the doctoral dissertation. The Leadership in Higher Education (LHE) specialization offers learners pursuing the doctor of education or doctor of philosophy degrees with an opportunity to pursue studies in higher education. Learners pursuing the higher education specialization are employed as middle-and senior-level administrators (including presidents, vice presidents and deans) and as faculty members in colleges and universities throughout the world.

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If you are committed to researching educational systems and applying the findings to improve student, faculty and school success, the NCU Doctor of Philosophy in Education (PhD) with a specialization in Learning Analytics K-12 can help you develop the advanced knowledge needed to contribute to this field. This online PhD program focuses on useful best practices for the design of data collection systems, as well as the proper dissemination and utilization of the data. You’ll study the history of data analytics, key theories, leading experts and components of datum and how they apply in K-12 environments.

Northcentral University's online Ph.D. in Education program is suitable for learners who want to combine a strong base of theoretical knowledge with an individualized focus to conduct research in and about PK-12, postsecondary and adult learning environments. Organizational Leadership (OL) appeals to learners who are focused on developing the competencies required of organizational leaders. The strategically crafted courses serve to enhance the learner's commitment to the understanding and practice of leadership. Grounded in research, facilitated by leadership practitioner faculty and customized for maximum professional impact, the NCU Leadership course of study is appealing to learners who currently serve as or want to become collaborative change agents within their organization.

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The Doctor of Philosophy in Sports Management from Northcentral University is a rigorous, research-based degree program requiring learners to apply educational concepts and management principles in the planning, organizing, leading, and directing of sports and athletics. Emphasis is placed on the production, facilitation, promotion, and organization of sport products and services. Because this growing field requires scholar-practitioners with proficiency across a wide range of skills, the curriculum allows for a multifaceted exploration aligned with industry standards. In this program, learners will further their knowledge of competencies in sports management and coaching; explore working problems within the profession to discern solutions; and build an understanding of educational theories related to this field.

Financial aid may be available to those who qualify.

NCU’s Doctor of Philosophy in Human Resource Management (PhD-HRM) degree is a research-based program designed to help students gain the expert-level knowledge needed to assume leadership positions in the private, public and nonprofit sectors. It offers students a greater level of understanding of human resource theories and practices, including critical thinking and research skills. Upon graduation, students will be prepared to lead human resource management programs as well as contribute to the body of knowledge within the field.

This program covers foundational concepts along with the evolution of human resources into a role that enhances global business environments. Students will explore the concepts of extrinsic and intrinsic compensation, how to improve organizational effectiveness and how to motivate diverse workforces. Other areas of focus include working within a unionized environment, legal issues impacting human resources and how to improve diversity and inclusion. Additionally, students will develop quantitative and qualitative research design and methodology.

The Child and Adolescent Therapy Specialization program from NorthCentral University 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.

Financial aid may be available to those who qualify.

This specialization is designed to prepare students to serve in diversity and inclusion positions within organizations and institutions. Courses within this specialization explore key subjects such as understanding culturally inclusive language, exploring diversity and injustice on the global stage along with analyzing contextual systems of oppression and privilege. Additional subjects include how to provide more culturally sensitive care and creating more appropriate treatment plans for diverse populations. 

Students with this specialization are required to focus on issues related to culture, diversity and social justice in a global context for their course projects, Advanced Practical Experience Component and dissertation research.

The PhD in General Family Therapy is designed to accommodate your broad interests and career goals within a degree plan that prepares you for work in our global and multicultural world. You will engage in collaborative research, advanced clinical training and meaningful educational experiences that can help advance your career. In this specialization, you have the opportunity to select content courses from across the existing MFT specializations. The outcome of this preparation is to help you become a well-trained scholar practitioner who can contribute to the field of family therapy as a clinician, supervisor, researcher and/or academic professional.

This specialization is designed to help students prepare for leadership roles with a variety of settings, including public and nonprofit community organizations. Courses within this specialization look at important topics related to systemic leadership such as how to integrate marriage and family therapy into an existing behavioral health agency and how to create a socially conscious company culture using ethical decision making. Students will also explore the role of marriage and family therapy in public health polices and learn the skills necessary to work in administrative roles within higher education.

Students with this specialization are required to focus on issues related to systemic leadership for their course projects, Advanced Practical Experience Component and dissertation research.

Our Doctor of Philosophy in Organizational Leadership (PhD-OL) is a challenging, yet fulfilling, in-depth study of leadership with broad application across industries. The PhD-OL program allows you to examine leadership in a multitude of dimensions. Upon completion of the program, you will have gained the knowledge to evaluate major theories and contribute to the body of knowledge in the field of organizational leadership.

The Gender Studies specialization is an in-depth focus on the social, cultural, and biological foundations of masculinity, femininity, and sexuality.

Financial aid may be available to those who qualify.

As the world’s population continues to age, the demand will continue for individuals trained in gerontology. The Gerontology specialization is designed to train you in working with older adults and their families. Coursework in this program prepares you for opportunities in health facilities, mental health clinics, government agencies and community organizations.

Financial aid may be available to those who qualify.

NCU’s PhD-level Computer Science specialization calls on students to research the design and function of computers from the inside out, providing an inside understanding of the foundational technology of any information system.  This specialization dovetails very well with the larger goals of your PhD-TIM program. A general specialization, it was created to provide you with a foundation on a wide variety of computing topics and to prepare you for a range of technology leadership roles. On graduation, you will be able to use the general but in-depth knowledge you’ve gained to lead the innovative integration of computer technologies in any organization.
 

As computer systems and high-speed processors gain greater and greater capacities, the amount of information generated can be daunting to the leader of today’s organizations. It takes leadership to manage that mountain of electronic gold most efficiently and effectively. That’s where those who’ve gained their PhD-TIM in NCU’s Data Science specialization come in. This specialization will prepare you to start processing the mountains of data that organizations produce and turn it all into usable information. Our Data Science graduates are prepared with the latest statistical and modeling tools that will enable you to help your organization use data most effectively to serve stakeholders’ interests.
 

NCU’s Information Systems specialization is designed for scholars who want to research new ways for computers to work together to maintain, store and process information. With this broad-based, but foundational perspective on technology information management, you may find yourself in high demand. In this innovation-focused course of study, you will be introduced to a variety of topics in information systems and will prepare for a range of information technology leadership roles. Upon graduation, you will be empowered to use this in-depth knowledge to lead the innovative integration of information technologies and information systems in any organization.
 

The Doctor of Public Administration (DPA) at Northcentral University provides leadership and management skills for those seeking mid to senior executive-level positions in a variety of public administration settings, including government agencies, private organizations and nonprofit entities. This degree program will help students gain the knowledge, critical thinking and problem solving skills needed to become a leader in organizations that benefit the communities they serve.

This program provides a deep understanding of the guiding values behind public administration such as administrative law, ethics and accountability, theories of public management and public personnel management. Additional areas of focus include analyzing public policy, using technology to assist in public administration and using evidenced-based research to contribute to the body of knowledge within the field. Students will also explore applied quantitative reasoning and qualitative analysis, including research techniques and data analysis.

Language acquisition is of extreme importance in today’s diverse educational and corporate environments. The Education Specialist degree in English as a Second Language (ESL) will help you develop the ability to build successful programs to support those who are learning English as a second language, assess the skills of diverse students, and design bilingual instruction.

This specialization will provide you with a strong knowledgebase to put new methods and approaches into practice. As an EdS in ESL graduate, you will have the knowledge and skills to serve as a leader for others involved with ESL teaching and learning in many diverse settings. The EdS degree can also prepare you for doctoral studies in English as a Second Language should you desire to advance your education further.

If you’re passionate about helping institutions of higher education enhance results, Northcentral University’s online PhD degree program with a specialization in Learning Analytics in Higher Education may be a great fit with your goals. The curriculum helps students evaluate how data can be used in colleges, universities and other post-secondary educational settings to improve institutional accountability, student success and retention. This program immerses students into the field by exploring the history and types of data analytics, and examining proven theories and useful best practices as they apply to higher education. Other uses for data, such as facilities management, are also explored.

If you want to make an impact as a nurse educator, but are not interested in pursuing a doctoral degree, consider Northcentral University’s Education Specialist degree program with a specialization in nursing education. You’ll have the opportunity to develop the same specialized knowledge that you’ll find in doctoral programs, without having to write a dissertation. This program is specially designed to immerse you into a learning environment that supports the development of unique skills that apply to educating nurses.

Working in the classroom is one way to make a difference, but working within administration allows you to shape policies and improve the system from within. Northcentral University’s Education Specialist (EdS) in Educational Leadership program offers students the knowledge and skills needed to increase their impact as an educator and take on administrative-level roles. This program is aligned with traits specific to the Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (PSEL), including data-driven decision-making and evidence-based educational practice. Students will have the opportunity to explore current topics that matter for leaders in education today such as development of organizational leadership and how to improve performance and culture through effective leadership. The EdS program in Educational Leadership is an ideal option for those seeking to take on a variety of educational leadership roles.

This specialization offered by Northcentral University explores the application of industrial and organizational psychology and management theory to the understanding of people in the world of work. 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.

Financial aid may be available to those who qualify.