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Psychology Degrees
The psychology program at Northcentral University prepares students for careers as case managers, psychiatric technicians, career counselors, and rehabilitation specialists. The program focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Program courses include: principles of the various subfields of psychology, research methods, and psychological assessment and testing methods. Get more details below including other Pennsylvania colleges that offer psychology degrees.
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Northcentral University (B.C.S.)
8667 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, PA
Northcentral University: Online Graduate Education at a Higher Degree
Northcentral University was founded in 1996 to provide working professionals around the world with unprecedented access to richly engaging, professionally-relevant, and academically-rigorous education from a U.S. university. As a regionally accredited, private, online and graduate-focused university, NCU offers doctoral, master's and bachelor's degrees in business and technology management, education, and psychology, as well as doctoral and master's degrees in marriage and family therapy. NCU utilizes a one-to-one learning model one student is paired with a professor in each course to create a more personalized, individual experience for students enhanced by their professors real-world experience. NCU professors all hold doctoral degrees, and none of our programs have residency requirements, allowing access to students no matter where they live. Additionally, with the exception of the Department of Marriage and Family Sciences, within the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, all of NCU's programs are delivered 100% online.
Northcentral University was founded to provide accessible, high-quality, online graduate degrees to working professionals. As a regionally accredited, online university, NCU serves students worldwide, focusing on Doctoral and Master's degree programs in the Schools of Business and Technology Management, Education, Psychology and Marriage and Family Sciences. NCU utilizes a One-to-One Teaching Model-one student paired with a member of NCU's 100% doctoral faculty in each course- to create a more personalized education experience for adult students who share a passion for excellence in higher education.
WHY NORTHCENTRAL?
- Regionally accredited
- One-to-One faculty mentored approach
- No physical residency
- 100% doctoral faculty
- Applied experiential learning
- Weekly course starts
- Every course can be started any week
- Competitive tuition
QUICK FACTS
- The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) has acknowledged that Northcentral University's Bachelor and Master of Business Administration/Human Resource Specialization fully aligns with SHRM's HR Curriculum Guidebook and Templates.
- Northcentral University is recognized as a Registered Education Provider (R.E.P.) at the Global Provider Enrollment Level by Project Management Institute (PMI)®.
MISSION
Northcentral University educates professionals throughout the world and provides an accessible opportunity to earn a U.S. regionally accredited degree. Northcentral mentors students One-to-One with highly credentialed faculty via advanced delivery modalities. Northcentral commits to helping students achieve academically and become valuable contributors to their communities and within their professions.
VISION
Northcentral University is a premier online graduate university and a global leader in providing unprecedented access to U.S. regionally accredited higher education.
VALUES: I.D.E.A.'s Founded on INTEGRITY
We hold all members of our community to the highest ethical standards of professional and academic conduct and the rules and regulations of U.S. higher education.
Innovation: We envision new and innovative education delivery systems, and support proven concepts of teaching and learning. We encourage our community to seek solutions to educational challenges that will improve the quality of our programs and services.
Diversity: We value diversity of thought and action as a strength that allows our community to transcend organizational and geographical boundaries. We expect members of our community to treat people with respect and dignity.
Excellence: Our community is committed to excellence in academics and service. We value leadership and strive for continuous improvement in everything we do. We define and measure outcomes and take action to ensure that our community's passion for excellence is never compromised.
Accountability: We are deeply committed to holding each member of the University responsible for their scholarly and professional work. We expect financial responsibility in the actions of our students and University team.
Northcentral University is regionally accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). (985 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 100, Alameda, CA 94501 1.510.748.9001, www.wascsenior.org).
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.
Active programs and specializations may vary. Please contact NCU for current program and specialization offerings.
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Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. B.C.S. has offered the following program levels for students:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
- Master's Degree
- Post-Masters Certificate
- Doctorate Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
Graduates | |
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Bachelor's Degree | 11 |
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate | 6 |
Master's Degree | 113 |
Post-Masters Certificate | 13 |
Doctorate Degree | 75 |
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 65 |
Female | 153 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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American Indian | 1 |
Asian | 6 |
Black | 44 |
Hispanic | 18 |
White | 100 |
Multiple Races | 4 |
Unknown | 45 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Students who have completed the Psychology program at B.C.S., have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:Regulatory Affairs Managers
Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.
School Psychologists
Description
Investigate processes of learning and teaching and develop psychological principles and techniques applicable to educational problems.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, school psychologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 19.6% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Total Employment: 710
- Average Hourly Rate: $29.17
- Average Annual Salary: $60670
Industrial-Organizational Psychologists
Description
Apply principles of psychology to human resources, administration, management, sales, and marketing problems. Activities may include policy planning; employee testing and selection, training and development; and organizational development and analysis. May work with management to organize the work setting to improve worker productivity.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, industrial-organizational psychologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 19.1% from 2014 to 2024
Neuropsychologists and Clinical Neuropsychologists
Description
Apply theories and principles of neuropsychology to diagnose and treat disorders of higher cerebral functioning.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, neuropsychologists and clinical neuropsychologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.8% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Total Employment: 120
- Average Hourly Rate: $38.63
- Average Annual Salary: $80340
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary
Description
Teach courses in psychology, such as child, clinical, and developmental psychology, and psychological counseling. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give an overview of the students B.C.S. accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Life Experience Credits
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Student Services
To support students and graduates, Northcentral University may provide services like:- Online course work available
- Counseling assistance