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Criminal justice professionals within the field of public administration are vital to the efficient operation of agencies, institutions and programs within the criminal justice system. These professionals not only help ensure effective operations, they understand policies, procedures and challenges inherent to the field of criminal justice. Students interested in this challenging field can gain the skills and knowledge they need through the Criminal Justice specialization.

This specialization can help students develop the advanced competencies and analytical skills needed to prepare for a rewarding career in correctional institutions, law enforcement agencies and the court system. Students will explore legal traditions and their connection to criminal activity, law enforcement response, ethics and the legal system. Additionally, students will demonstrate their knowledge with a final research project that includes identifying a workplace problem and an area for intervention along with creating a recommended plan of action.

Health Care Administration professionals work within many medically-focused organizations including hospitals, social service agencies, government and public health agencies. Professionals interested in pursuing a career in this field must have not only leadership skills, but also specialized knowledge of the health care industry. Students that want to enter this dynamic and rewarding field can gain knowledge and skills they need through our Health Care Administration specialization.

This specialization can help students develop key leadership and managerial skills along with industry specific knowledge including financial management, legal and ethical issues and health care polices. By the end of the program, students will showcase their knowledge with a final research project that includes identifying a workplace problem and an area for intervention along with creating a recommended plan of action.

Human resource professionals work to bridge the gap between the business needs of an organization and the complex needs of a diverse workforce. Those working in this industry must know how to attract and retain talent, solve personnel challenges and balance the demands of an organization with the needs of employees. Those interested in pursuing a career in this unique field can gain the necessary insight, skills and knowledge through our Human Resource Management specialization.

This specialization focuses on the interrelationships between human resource capital, leadership and public sector organizations. Students will explore all aspects of human resource management and address the increasing human resource issues in the global economy. Additionally, students will complete a final project that demonstrates the competencies learned throughout their degree program.

Tech-minded public administration students can gain the skills they need to work in this fast-paced industry through our management information systems specialization. This program focuses on a range of critical topics including the development and management of information systems, data, telecommunication systems, and LAN/WAN networks from management and computer system perspective.

This curriculum is designed for administrators, managers, and consultants who use computer information systems to enhance the management process and business outcomes. By the end of the program, students will demonstrate their knowledge with a final research project that includes identifying a workplace problem and an area for intervention along with creating a recommended plan of action.

Nonprofits are unique organizations that have their own set of regulations and special challenges. Keeping a nonprofit running efficiently and ethically requires leadership with specialized knowledge and skills. Those interested in launching a career in this rewarding and dynamic field can gain the knowledge and skills they need with our Nonprofit Management specialization.

This specialization looks at the fundamental principles of nonprofit management including revenue generation, legal issues and the recruitment and management of volunteers. Other areas of focus includes the roles and responsibilities of the management team, maximizing fundraising opportunities and maintaining healthy budgets. Additional topics include marketing and promotion, diversity and ethics.

Strategic management plays an important role in an organizations ability to maintain their competitive advantage and sustainability. Those working in this area must have a deep understanding of analysis and strategy as it relates to organizational planning and management. Those interested in becoming strategic mangers can acquire the skills and abilities to with our Strategic Management specialization.

This specialization helps students understand the connection between strategic management and overall organizational success. Students will learn about continuous strategic planning, decision-making, monitoring and analysis. The curriculum also covers the assessment of global, technology, and social environment in a constantly changing marketplace and international economy. Additionally, students will gain leadership skills and learn about setting goals, assessing organizational strength and weaknesses along with strategic resource allocation.

When divorce and other strife enters the lives of children and teens, it often takes a sensitive professional to help them and their families weather these storms. The Child and Adolescent Family Therapy specialization is designed to prepare you to work in therapeutic settings with children and adolescents using a family therapy, systems approach. In this specialization you will be required to complete two focused content courses, a research course focusing on issues related to working with children, adolescents and families, as well as complete at least 100 hours of clinical experience in an approved setting under the guidance of a qualified local supervisor.

Families today experience many emotional challenges throughout their lifecycles, and it can take a broad understanding from a caring counselor to help them overcome. The General Family Therapy specialization allows you to select courses from a wide range of electives to fit your state’s requirements, as well as to suit your personal and professional ambitions. In this specialization, you will be required to complete your content courses, including the research projects and clinical experience in areas related to marriage and family therapy.

Medical challenges can often overwhelm a family emotionally and the guidance of a trained professional can make the difference. The Medical Family Therapy specialization is designed to prepare you to work with individuals, couples and family who are facing chronic and acute medical difficulties. Medical Family Therapy incorporates a family therapy, systems perspective in helping clients to understand and manage their medical difficulties. In this specialization you will be required to complete two focused content courses, a research course focused on issues related to medical family therapy, and at least 100 hours of clinical experience in an approved medical setting with a qualified local clinical supervisor.

Northcentral University’s Systemic Sex Therapy specialization is designed for students pursuing their Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy. It is idea for students that are interested in helping people deal with sexual difficulties. Courses cover topics such as the historical and theoretical foundations of systemic sex therapy, including how religion, culture and society have informed sexual behaviors. Students will learn about sexual disorders, models of therapy and assessment, creating a non-judgmental therapeutic alliance with clients and ethical issues specific to this field of practice.

Northcentral University’s Trauma Informed Systemic Therapy specialization is designed for students pursuing their Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy. It is ideal for students interested in helping people cope with the effects of traumatic events. Courses in this specialization align with the International Association of Trauma Professionals (IATP) and cover topics such as the nature and impact of psychological trauma, posttraumatic stress disorder and the human capacity for healing. Students will also learn about the historical and theoretical foundations of trauma, crisis-related issues in marriage and family therapy and system-based theories and models in the context of family violence.

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.
 

Providing a broad base of understanding of the foundational technology in any information system, NCU’s Computer Science specialization helps students understand how computers function and communicate from the inside out. This specialization dovetails very well with the larger goals of your MSTIM 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.

The criminal justice system is a vast, billion-dollar industry with many growing opportunities for those with higher degrees and leadership skills. In this MBA specialization you will focus on developing the advanced competencies and analytical capabilities needed to seek management and leadership positions in correctional institutions, law enforcement and the court system. At the end of your program, you will complete a final written research project, demonstrating your 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 health care administration are in high demand across all facets of the health care industry. Your focus in this MBA specialization will be to develop essential managerial knowledge and skills in financial management, legal and ethical issues of health care, and to examine and develop health care policies. By the end of your program you will have completed a final written research project, demonstrating your ability to conduct an investigation on a workplace problem, identify an area for intervention, critique, justify and recommend a plan of preventative action.

Organizations and foundations dedicated to service or charity need keen leadership and expertise management. In this specialization you will learn the fundamental principles of nonprofit management by exploring the roles and responsibilities of the management team, their efforts to maximize fundraising opportunities and to maintain healthy budgets. Other areas you will cover in this specialization include: revenue generation, legal foundations, recruitment and management of volunteers, and promotion and marketing. You will also examine contemporary topics such as diversity and ethics within the nonprofit setting.

Managing in the public sector requires as much expertise and knowledge as any other executive endeavor, and perhaps more. In this specialization you will focus on acquiring administrative knowledge and skills in diverse areas such as budgeting, government relations, personnel policies, politics and urban planning. You will learn a wide range of managerial skills to prepare you to oversee local, state and federal government activities. This specialization examines budget preparation, government relations, personnel policies, politics and urban planning. Your final specialization project is designed to demonstrate your ability to conduct an investigation on an administrative problem and recommend a plan of preventative action.

NCU’s Information Systems specialization is designed for students who want to know how computers work together to maintain, store and process information most efficiently and effectively. 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.
 

Northcentral University’s Master of Social Work (MSW) program will help prepare students for a career in a variety of social service settings. Designed to align with competencies from the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), students will gain knowledge, skills and experience that they can directly utilize in the workplace.  This program consists of two tracks: a Foundational Track for students that do not have an undergraduate degree from a CSWE accredited program and an Advanced Standing Track for those that do. Students on both tracks will also benefit from experiential learning opportunities. Upon the successful completion of the program, students will be prepared to work in a variety of clinical and non-clinical settings that includes local, county and state child welfare agencies, non-profit agencies, medical facilities and correctional settings.

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.

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. As stewards of the discipline of Business Administration, D.B.A. learners focus upon the communication and application of knowledge in Business Administration. The Applied Computer Science specialization is the discipline of designing methods for solving problems by means of computers. The curriculum is designed to provide preparation for professional careers in the areas of Software and Network Administration. Admission is open to holders of any Bachelor's degree or the equivalent who have computer and industrial or business experience.

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 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. As stewards of the discipline of Business Administration, D.B.A. learners focus upon the communication and application of knowledge in Business Administration. The criminal justice system is now a global multicultural network connecting distinct legal traditions and codes; both domestically and internationally. The modern CJ manager must possess the necessary skills to operate within a worldwide venue; coordinating the efforts of local, state, federal, and multinational organizations and international resources at home and abroad.

Financial aid may be available to those who qualify.

The Doctor 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.

Financial aid may be available to those who qualify.

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. This specialization focuses on rigorous research exploring advanced concepts and methods, and applying theory and emerging concepts through innovative approaches to complex problems. Students may choose from a variety of courses in terrorism, strategy, intelligence, emergency management, and critical infrastructure security issues. Graduates are prepared to assume teaching positions and senior executive positions in government from local to federal levels with an emphasis on applying emerging concepts and theories in an ever-changing security environment.

Financial aid may be available to those who qualify.

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 Psychology 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 work place problem, identify an area for intervention, critique, justify, and recommend a plan of preventative action.
 
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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 Management specialization is for the manager-generalist who must understand how the key parts of an organization function and interrelate. Effective enterprise results when the manager-generalist organizes the efforts of specialists in order to accomplish organizational outcomes. Learners gain the conceptual overview of modern theory and practice in each of the key areas of management.

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The Management Information Systems specialization focuses on development and management of information systems, data, telecommunication systems, and Local Area Network (LAN) / Wide Area Network (WAN) networks, from both a management and computer system perspective. The curriculum is designed for administrators, managers, and consultants using computer information systems to enhance the management process and business outcomes.  As technology continues to be essential to many businesses, understanding information systems, data, telecommunication systems, and Local Area Network (LAN) / Wide Area Network (WAN) networks are key for students who wish to develop professional expertise in these key areas. 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. Potential positions that could be held by the student are LAN manager, MIS Director, Systems Manager to name a few.

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.

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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. The D.B.A. degree program emphasizes the application of research as a means to solve organizational problems and to devise and to execute strategy that is effective and ethical. Organizational Leadership (OL) appeals to Learners who are focused on developing the competencies required of organizational leaders. The strategically crafted courses serve to enhance 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.

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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. Managers possessing the wide range of skills in public administration are meeting the challenges in government management at the local, state and federal levels. For practicing public administrators as well as those seeking entry into public administration, this specialization focuses on acquiring the administrative knowledge and skills in such diverse areas as budgeting, government relations, personnel policies, politics, and urban planning.  

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Policing diverse and growing populations is an increasingly complex situation. To work within this field one must have the right combination of skills, knowledge and experience. The Policing specialization in the Doctor of Criminal Justice program offers students the opportunity to explore topics such as effective police tactics and techniques, public policy issues and leadership theories.  As a student, you will examine current police issues within today’s multicultural and digital environment along with possible solutions for the issues we face. This specialization is ideally suited for those already working within law enforcement who want to enhance their knowledge and expand their career possibilities.

The online Ed.D. 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 Ed.D. experience at NCU culminates in the work setting applied dissertation project. 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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This specialization from NorthCentral University 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.

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

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Leaders are needed to assist school districts and state educational boards with improvement of instructional capacities in our schools. This specialization from NorthCentral University 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.

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The Doctor of Education in Leadership in Higher Education at Northcentral University digs deep into a variety of topics specific to higher education, such as how higher education is organized, how it is financed, legal issues, and the history of higher education, and will provide you with knowledge of educational leadership research, theory and practices applicable to higher education.

In your courses, you will conduct action or applied research to identify future directions of national and global higher education leadership. As an EdD in Leadership in Higher Education graduate, you will have the knowledge and skills that can prepare you to lead organizations in higher education.

Financial aid may be available to those who qualify.

If you have a passion for combining data application and theoretical principles to guide the processes in primary, intermediate and secondary educational systems, NCU’s Doctor of Education (EdD) with a specialization in Learning Analytics K-12 can help prepare you to improve the K-12 academic experience and its results. This online doctoral program immerses students into the growing field of K-12 learner analytics. The program emphasizes identifying early and prominent foundations of student analytics and examining key theories, views from leading experts and useful best practices and applications in K-12 learning environments.

Northcentral University knows that the need for well prepared educational leader leaders has never been greater. Today the Ed.D. has evolved to a terminal degree of choice for educational practitioners. The online Ed.D. 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. 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.

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The Doctor of Education degree with a specialization in Sports Management from Northcentral University provides educators with leadership expertise in this growing field. The program is designed to allow learners the ability to increase their understanding of the field of Sports Management through practical application and doctoral research on the influences that impact sports and athletics. The program includes a combination of science-based academics, research methods, and real-world experience with an emphasis on the ever-changing financial, legal, political, and marketing concerns within the sports industry.

Financial aid may be available to those who qualify.

Northcentral University’s Doctor of Education (EdD) in Instructional Design program will help students gain the skills they need to develop and manage complex design projects. This includes hands-on experience working with subject matter experts and learning how to utilize popular authoring tools to create powerful learning experiences. Upon graduation students will understand how to design and develop learning environments for government, business, military, and K-12 and higher education applications or leading ID teams. This program was created by experienced professionals to help guide students on how to apply their knowledge to solve authentic problems. Students will cover a range of advanced topics, including research, contemporary instructional design, and the design and development of simulations and gaming solutions.

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 PhD 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. PhDs in Education are found in many different roles in academia, industry and not-for-profit organizations, including educational consultant, academic researcher, policy maker, educational theorist, and faculty member or administrator in a higher education setting. 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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Learning organizations face a range of challenges, from budget issues and ethical concerns to learning how to adapt to the increasingly diverse student population. Addressing these issues requires strong leaders that have in-depth knowledge, specialized experience and vision. Northcentral University’s Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Educational Leadership degree program can help students develop and refine the skills needed to lead an organization to success. This comprehensive program is a theoretical research degree designed to help students learn how to ethically address the complex problems faced in education today. This is an ideal program for those that wish to improve educational practices across private and public sectors, such as PK-12, higher education, military and corporate learning environments. Students will explore theories, models and practices related to various leadership styles to gain a broader understanding of how to be an effective leader. Additionally, the program covers topics such as evidence-based decision making, educational policy and the relationship between policy and overall school performance.

Northcentral University’s Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Instructional Design program will help students gain the advanced skills they need to thrive in the challenging and rewarding field of instructional design. Students will gain practical, hands-on experience working with subject matter experts, managing complex projects and carrying out research projects. Upon graduation students will have the skills they need to help shape learning environments and contribute to the overall body of knowledge in the field of instructional design. This program is centered on helping students develop advanced skills and knowledge related to the learning experience and instructional design. Students will learn how to evaluate design processes, explore the design and development of simulations, games and mobile learning along with the various methods of information delivery.

The Couple Therapy Specialization program from NorthCentral University 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. 

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This specialization is designed for students that are interested in becoming leaders and mentors for the next generation of marriage and family therapists. Courses within this specialization cover vital topics such as professional identity development, strategies for assessing trainee competence and ethical responsibilities for supervisors. Additional topics include working with adult learners in e-learning environments, using technology to facilitate training and emerging digital technologies.

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

The Medical Therapy Specialization program from NorthCentral University 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.

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The Therapy with Military Families Specialization program from NorthCentral University 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.

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The Addictions specialization prepares mental health practitioners to develop knowledge and expertise in the area of substance abuse, addictions and addictive behaviors. You will explore the dynamics of substance abuse and dependence including drugs, alcohol and marijuana, with an emphasis on assessment and treatment planning. You will also examine research related to addictions and compulsive behaviors, as well as co-occurring disorders.

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

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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.

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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.

The Education Specialist degree with a specialization in Sports Management at Northcentral University provides you with an opportunity to increase your leadership expertise in this growing field as you explore a combination of science-based academics, research methods, and real life experiences within the collegiate athletic department.

Throughout this specialization, you will examine the ever-changing financial, legal, political and marketing concerns of directing an athletic department at the collegiate level. You will also develop your understanding of Title IX, legal aspects, and advisement programs for the student athlete as you work One-to-One with experienced faculty members who have had many years of successful athletic administration experience at the collegiate level.