Northcentral University

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Earning a Certificate in Advanced Graduate Studies in Psychology with an Addictions specialization provides candidates an opportunity to explore the dynamics of both substance abuse such as alcohol or drugs, and the process addictions such as gambling and compulsive behaviors. Learners will examine family systems approaches to dealing with addictions, assessment and treatment planning, and key concepts of group process therapy from formation to termination. Prospective students should hold a master's degree prior to enrolling in this 18-credit hour program that can also transfer directly into a doctoral program at NCU.

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The Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies (CAGS) in Gender Diversity 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 hold a master's degree field prior to enrolling in this 18-credit hour program that can also transfer directly into a doctoral program at NCU.

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The Certificate in Advanced Graduate Studies program in Health Psychology program 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 hold a master's degree prior to enrolling in this 18-credit hour program that can also transfer directly into a doctoral program at NCU.

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Earning a Certificate in Advanced Graduate Studies program in Industrial Organizational Psychology 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 hold a master's degree prior to enrolling in this 18-credit hour program that can also transfer directly into a doctoral program at NCU.

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With a Doctor's in Business Administration -Industrial/Organizational Psychology, graduates will learn to understand people and their work. Students will complete courses in Psychology in order to develop a background in theory, research, and applications of psychology and then go on to determine their relationship to human behavior in organizations. Students will finish off their education with a final research project in which the students will demonstrate their ability to investigate a work place problem, identify an area for intervention, critique, justify, and recommend preventative actions.

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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.

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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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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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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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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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Our Ph.D. in Business Administration/Industrial/Organizational Psychology degree program 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 must meet certain prerequisite requirements such as a bachelor's or master's degree or relevant work experience prior to enrolling. These requirements can be discussed with the career counselor when they call.

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The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT)/Child and Adolescent Therapy is designed to provide a high quality and rigorous education and training experience for serious Learners who wish to prepare for professional life as child and adolescent age therapists. Prospective students should currently have a master's degree in a related field prior to enrolling in this program. Prerequisite requirements can be discussed with the career counselor when they call.

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The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT)/Couples Therapy is designed to provide a high quality and rigorous education and training experience for serious Learners who wish to prepare for professional life as marriage counselors. Prospective students should currently have a master's degree in a related field prior to enrolling in this program. Prerequisite requirements can be discussed with the career counselor when they call.

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The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program in General Family Therapy is designed to provide a high quality and rigorous education and training experience for serious Learners who wish to prepare for professional life as family therapists. Prospective students should currently have a master's degree in a related field prior to enrolling in this program. Prerequisite requirements can be discussed with the career counselor when they call.

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The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program in Marriage Family Therapy (MFT)/Medical Family Therapy is designed to provide a high quality and rigorous education and training experience for serious Learners who wish to prepare for professional life assisting families dealing with medical issues that may arise. Prospective students should currently have a master's degree in a related field prior to enrolling in this program. Prerequisite requirements can be discussed with the career counselor when they call.

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The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program in Marriage Family Therapy (MFT)/Therapy with Military Families is designed to provide a high quality and rigorous education and training experience for serious Learners who wish to prepare for professional life assisting families with members that are in the military. Prospective students should currently have a master's degree in a related field prior to enrolling in this program. Prerequisite requirements can be discussed with the career counselor when they call.

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A Ph.D. 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 must meet certain prerequisite requirements such as a bachelor's or master's degree or relevant work experience prior to enrolling. These requirements can be discussed with the career counselor when they call.

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A Ph.D. 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 must meet certain prerequisite requirements such as a bachelor's or master's degree or relevant work experience prior to enrolling. These requirements can be discussed with the career counselor when they call.

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A Ph.D. 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 must meet certain prerequisite requirements such as a bachelor's or master's degree or relevant work experience prior to enrolling. These requirements can be discussed with the career counselor when they call.

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With a Ph.D. in Psychology in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, graduates will learn to understand people and their work. Students will complete courses in Psychology in order to develop a background in theory, research, and applications of psychology and then go on to determine their relationship to human behavior in organizations. Students will finish off their education with a final research project in which the students will demonstrate their ability to investigate a work place problem, identify an area for intervention, critique, justify, and recommend preventative actions.

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