Northcentral University

Accredited, online higher education plus personal faculty attention —welcome to Northcentral University.

Our online university was truly designed for individuals like you. We provide a highly qualified faculty mentor for each course along with an academic advisor that will help you successfully achieve your graduation goal.

Today, this proven, 100%-online university offers Doctoral, Master's and Bachelor's degree programs in:

Business and Technology Management, with 59 different specializations
Education, with 34 specializations
Behavioral and Health Sciences, with 18 specializations
Plus, Certificates of Advanced Graduate Studies

Northcentral is regionally accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Regional accreditation is the most respected and recognized level of accreditation for both online and traditional universities. Also, our School of Business is one of only eight worldwide to receive accreditation by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs. We are the only 100%-online institution offering Doctoral, Master's and Bachelor's degrees to have ever received this honor.

With 100%-online classes and no residency requirements, our degree programs are designed to meet the needs of a diverse population of adult Learners — full-time workers, heads of families, members of the military … people just like you.

So if you're a busy adult and are ready to advance your career and your life, our college degree programs can help you reach your goals with:

Online classes
Flexible monthly start dates
24/7 access to all resources
Individual faculty attention when you need it
Affordable tuition
Financing options
Education that works for you!

Online Master's Degree

NCU offers academically rigorous and challenging master's degrees online which help you meet the demands for higher levels of education often needed for professional advancement.

Master of Education (Online)

The 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 Master of Education also provides learners with the foundational knowledge and skills necessary for doctoral level study. Specializations include the following:

• Athletic Administration
• Curriculum and Teaching
• Early Childhood Education
• Education Technology and E-Learning
• Educational Leadership
• English as a Second Language (ESL)/English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
• Exceptional Student Education
• Global Training and Development
• Higher Education Leadership
• Instructional Leadership
• Organizational Leadership

Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies (Online)

NCU's Certificate of Advance Graduate Studies (CAGS) offers learners a chance to advance in their chosen field or to embark on a new career through an 18-credit-hour course of study in selected specializations. Specializations include the following:

• Athletic Education
• Curriculum and Teaching
• Early Childhood Education
• Educational Leadership
• Education Technology and E-Learning
• English as a Second Language (ESL)/English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
• Exceptional Student Education
• Global Training and Development
• Higher Education Leadership
• Instructional Leadership
• International Education
• Organizational Leadership

Online Doctoral Degree

Many learners decide to continue their education after obtaining a master's degree online and seek the most advanced degree within their profession. Northcentral University further encourages learners to advance their careers by offering doctoral degrees online in high demand and rapidly growing professional specializations.

*Learners working toward the online doctoral degree in education complete 51 semester credits (this includes the 24 credits of research, the comprehensive course and the dissertation) with a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 (B) or higher.

Doctor of Education (Online)

NCU knows that the need for well-prepared educational leaders has never been greater. The NCU EdD attracts learners who have leadership responsibility for providing learning and training to others, whether they be in colleges, PK-12 schools, proprietary organizations, private and public businesses, or the military. Specializations include the following:

• Athletic Administration
• Curriculum and Teaching
• Early Childhood Education
• Education Technology and E-Learning
• Educational Leadership
• English as a Second Language (ESL)/English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
• Exceptional Student Education
• Global Training and Development
• Higher Education Leadership
• Instructional Leadership
• International Education
• Organizational Leadership

Doctor of Philosophy in Education (Online)

The PhD 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.

PhD's 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, faculty member, or administrator in a higher education or organizational setting. Specializations include the following:

• Athletic Administration
• Curriculum and Teaching
• Early Childhood Education
• Education Technology and E-Learning
• Educational Leadership
• English as a Second Language (ESL)/English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
• Exceptional Student Education
• Global Training and Development
• Higher Education Leadership
• Instructional Leadership
• Organizational Leadership

Northcentral University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, a commission of The North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

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