Northcentral University Master Degrees
Northcentral University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA) (230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604, 1.800.621.7440, www.ncahlc.org).
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M.A.Psy/Gender Diversity Studies
The Master of Arts in Psychology/Gender Diversity Studies program examines the social, cultural, and biological foundations of masculinity, femininity, and sexuality and how they relate to contemporary gender issues today. Courses examine the construction of sexuality and gender identity as they relate to past and present cultural and social institutions. Prospective students should currently hold a bachelor's degree and can complete the master's program in approximately 2 years. -
M.A.Psy/General Psychology
The Master of Arts in Psychology/General Psychology program instructs students how to apply the principles of psychology to various individual and organizational settings. Courses begin with several basic areas of psychology and research methodology, and then emphasize competency applications of psychology, theory, and research in the graduate's direction of their chosen field. Prospective students should currently hold a bachelor's degree and can complete the master's program in approximately 2 years.
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M.A.Psy/Health Psychology
The Master of Arts in Psychology/Health Psychology degree is a newly developed and important area of research, teaching, and clinical practice that examines the influencing factors of the psychological and physical health of people. It is the study of the total matrix of a bio-psychosocial approach in accounting for illness and behavioral health. Prospective students should currently hold a bachelor's degree and can complete the master's program in approximately 2 years.
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M.A.Psy/Industrial Organizational Psychology
The Master of Arts in Psychology/Industrial Organizational Psychology program prepares students for research and field experience within the industrial and organizational contexts. The program emphasizes the contributions of both industrial and organizational psychology to the understanding of people in their field of work. Graduates should gain skills to practice the applications of theory and research to organizational and human resource management problems in organizations. Prospective students should currently hold a bachelor's degree and can complete the master's program in approximately 2 years.
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M.Ed./Adult Learning and Workforce Education
The Master's of Education degree in Adult Learning and Workplace Education is designed for individuals interested in the growing fields of career development, human resource management, and adult learning. This integrative program seeks to prepare professionals to develop, implement, and manage systems to improved individual and organizational performance. These skills translate across a wide range of industries including higher education settings, workforce development agencies, and adult career centers. In addition, the program is designed to promote skills that will allow graduates to influence public policy and organizational decision-making. This specialization will provide educators with the tools and competencies required to critically reflect on workplace issues, solve organization problems, and anticipate and respond to change.
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M.Ed./Athletic Coaching
The Master's of Education in Athletic Coaching degree addresses the skills needed to improve leadership, teaching and administration abilities in this field of athletics. Courses concentrate on financial analysis, sports governance, ethics, athletics, marketing and more.Courses focus on leadership, legal aspects in athletics, financial analysis, marketing, sports governance, events and facilities management, ethics. Basic concepts are addressed in each course and application of those concepts emphasized.
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M.Ed./Curriculum and Teaching
The Master's of Education in Curriculum and Teaching program provides teacher's instructions to enhance their professional competencies, improve their instructional practices, and expand their professional awareness to become more effective instructors with greater learning outcomes for their students. Courses will examine curricula design and development, how to implement and assess curricula, and how to evaluate contemporary teaching and instructional practices. Prospective students should currently hold a bachelor's degree and can complete the master's program in approximately 2 years.
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M.Ed./E-Learning
The Master's of Education/E-Learning program focuses on understanding the unique needs of online learners, developing courses to effectively teach, and tracking student's progress as they complete assignments and tests. With the accessibility and convenience of online learning more students are looking to complete degrees this way, so the need for effective instructors will also likely increase.
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M.Ed./Early Childhood Education
This program is tailored for Master's degree learners who desire to model, coach, and guide young children through the first years of life when social, physical, cognitive, and emotional development occur. Skilled educators create an environment that serves as a foundation for a Child's health and well being. In this specialization, educators will learn to assess educational potential, create instructional programs, direct and coordinate learning activities, and manage early childhood classrooms.
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M.Ed./Educational Leadership
The Master's of Education/Educational Leadership is a comprehensive program designed to address the ever-changing and emerging issues within the context of educational settings. The program promotes a broad array of values, knowledge, and skills essential to renew and improve education in the 21st Century. Graduates should gain a coherent understanding of structured learning experiences to professionally share with colleagues to achieve maximum learning outcomes. Prospective students should currently hold a bachelor's degree and can complete the master's program in approximately 2 years.
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M.Ed./English Second Language
Our Master of Education in English Second Language (ESOL) program provides instruction in the assessment and development of curriculum content and practical information related to bilingual instructional methods that teachers can facilitate in directed classroom settings. Courses will examine age appropriate and culturally relevant materials that incorporate the needs and emphasize respect to learners from diverse backgrounds and how to adapt content curriculum for ESL/ESOL students.
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M.Ed./General Education
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M.Ed./Global Training & Development
The Master's of Education in Global Training and Development degree addresses the dynamic and integrative approach to prepare consultants, human resource directors, and program developers in how to identify emerging global workplace/workforce issues and then design an action-oriented plan to tackle the issues. Courses will combine organizational leadership, adult education, and human resource techniques and practices to apply the practical aspects of these fields towards this specialization. Prospective students should currently hold a bachelor's degree and can complete the master's program in approximately 2 years.
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M.Ed./Instructional Leadership
The Master's of Education/Instructional Leadership program provides a solid foundation for educators who desire to improve the instructional capacity of schools and increase student achievement. Instructional leadership, not just by the principal, but by others in both formal and informal leadership roles play a pivotal role in leading instructional improvements to enhance student learning and achievement. Prospective students should currently hold a bachelor's degree and can complete the master's program in approximately 2 years.
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M.Ed./International Education
The Master of Education degree with an International Education specialization program 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. Prospective students should currently have attained a bachelor's degree prior to enrolling.
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M.Ed./Leadership in Higher Education
The Master's of Education/Leadership in Higher Education is designed to develop educator's leadership skills and possibly advance to faculty positions at the higher education level. Courses will focus on developing professional leadership skills for job advancement at the college or university level. Prospective students should currently hold a bachelor's degree and can complete the master's program in approximately 2 years.
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M.Ed./Organizational Leadership
The Master's of Education/Organizational Leadership degree focuses on developing competencies required in leaders committed to understanding the strategic practices involved in this field. Courses are grounded in research and customized for maximum professional impact for graduates who aspire to become collaborative change agents within their organization. Prospective students should currently hold a bachelor's degree and can complete the master's program in approximately 2 years.
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M.Ed./Special Education
The Master's of Education/Special Education program prepares graduates to teach and work with individuals with various types of disabilities. Courses will cover 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 will prepare graduates to work in a variety of educational settings that enhance the learning process for exceptional individuals. Prospective students should currently hold a bachelor's degree and can complete the master's program in approximately 2 years.
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M.Ed./Sports Management
The Master's of Education in Sports Management degree was created to meet the needs of a rapidly expanding and changing multi-billion dollar sports industry. Our online courses allow the flexibility to complete the program for today's busy educators and administrators. Prospective students should currently hold a bachelor's degree and can complete the master's program in approximately 2 years.
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Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy
The Master of Arts in Psychology/Marriage and Family Therapy program is focused on developing the skills and personal and professional growth that are required for effective practice in the field of marriage and family therapy. Graduates of the master's level program will be well prepared to begin the process of seeking licensure in their home state or area. Prospective students should currently hold a bachelor's degree and can complete the master's program in approximately 2 years.
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MBA/Applied Computer Science
The Master of Business Administration/Applied Computer Science program incorporates 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.
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MBA/Computer and Information Security
This Master of Business Administration in Computer and Information Security degree 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. Students will study current techniques in data preservation, identification, and extraction, and will perform forensic analysis of systems using popular examination toolkits.
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MBA/Criminal Justice
Earning an MBA in Criminal Justice prepares students for one of the largest and fastest growing "industries" in society. The justice system requires the attention of trained managers, business thinkers, and planners who can bring managerial understanding and skills to the problems of operating institutions within this industry. Prospective students should currently hold a bachelor's degree and can complete the master's program in approximately 2 years.
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MBA/Electronic Commerce
The Master of Business Administration in Electronic Commerce degree is designed for students who want to become proficient in conducting business on the Internet and/or the World Wide Web. Courses will cover online marketing strategies, web-based applications, and tools for payment and handling transactions in this competitive and increasing field of conducting business. Prospective students should currently hold a bachelor's degree and can complete the master's program in approximately 2 years.
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MBA/Financial Management
Earning a Master of Business Administration in Financial Management degree prepares students to work in almost every organization - private, public, religious, or corporate - managing and analyzing their financial resources. Managers must know how to plan and allocate resources in order to ensure long-term profitability and organizational health. This specialization concentrates on developing these essential skills. Prospective students should currently hold a bachelor's degree or higher prior to enrollment.
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MBA/General Business
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MBA/Health Care Administration
Earning a Master of Business Administration in Health Care Administration degree provides training for students to bring managerial expertise to the health care industry. Health care administrators are in demand at entry and advanced managerial positions in hospitals, in health insurance companies, and in governmental and public health agencies. This specialization develops the essential managerial perspective and skills for this industry. Prospective students should currently hold a bachelor's degree and can complete the master's program in approximately 2 years.
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MBA/Homeland Security
The Master of Business Administration/Homeland Security program prepares graduates for positions of executive leadership in the general field of homeland security. Courses explore issues relating to crisis management, disaster preparedness, and emergency response preparation. Focus is also given to the roles of law enforcement and public safety agencies that provide first response in many types of emergencies. Prospective students should currently hold a bachelor's degree and can complete the master's program in approximately 2 years.
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MBA/Human Resources Management
This Master of Business Administration in Human Resources Management specialization degree studies the interrelationships between human resources and the business organization, equipping the manager to function as a specialist in business, industry, and service organizations. The ultimate goal of HR managers is to achieve peaceful, productive, and profitable organizational outcomes. Prospective students should currently hold a bachelor's degree.
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MBA/International Business
This Master of Business Administration in International Business degree focuses on the essential elements required to understand and manage international organizations. The global economy requires that domestic and foreign business managers have the knowledge of cultural, economic, political, and legal environments of business and the necessary managerial skills for making management decisions in an international context. Prospective students should currently hold a bachelor's degree and can complete the master's program in approximately 2 years.
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MBA/Management
This Master of Business Administration in Management degree 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. Prospective students should currently hold a bachelor's degree and can complete the master's program in approximately 2 years.
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MBA/Management Information Systems
The Master of Business Administration in Management Information Systems degree is designed to train managers how to use computer information systems to enhance the management process and business outcomes. The Management of Information Systems specialization combines and applies knowledge and skills in the best from both disciplines: computer systems and management. Prospective students should currently hold a bachelor's degree and can complete the master's program in approximately 2 years.
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MBA/Management of Engineering and Technology
This Master of Business Administration in Management of Engineering Technology degree focuses on integrating practical technical experience with management theory and practice. Technology drives productivity, lowers cost, and drives competitiveness. Engineers and scientists moving toward technical management responsibilities need to establish the skill set and managerial style that will enable them to generate and transfer knowledge while implementing decisions that affect operations. Prospective students should currently hold a bachelor's degree and can complete the master's program in approximately 2 years.
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MBA/Marketing
The Master of Business Administration in Marketing degree moves beyond fundamentals by focusing upon marketing management and marketing research. The courses provide learners the opportunity to enhance and gain new skills and knowledge to effectively market products in a strategically-sound, systematic, ethical, and legal manner. Prospective students should currently hold a bachelor's degree and can complete the master's program in approximately 2 years.
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MBA/Project Management
Our Master of Business Administration degree with a Project Management emphasis program focuses on methods and techniques to improve organizational effectiveness and reach peak performance goals based on the Earned Values measurement of accomplishment. Learners will become proficient in planning strategies, budgeting for materials and labor, and monitoring projects from conception to completion. Prospective students should currently hold a bachelor's degree and can complete the master's program in approximately 2 years.
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MBA/Public Administration
The Master of Business Administration in Public Administration degree focuses on the skills needed to meet the challenges of government management at the local, state, and federal levels. Courses focus on acquiring the administrative knowledge and skills in diverse areas such as budgeting, personnel policies, politics, and urban planning. Graduates should leave with the capabilities for entry into public administration or advancement within their current position. Prospective students should currently hold a bachelor's degree and can complete the master's program in approximately 2 years.