In response to the growing awareness of Psychology as a discipline of study and the need for advanced studies including research beyond the Master's level, the University offers a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), which emphasizes research, preparation for scholarship and systematic inquiry, and requires a dissertation.
Objectives:
The objectives of the Doctorate Psychology degree programs are:
1. To enable individuals to continue their formal professional education at the graduate level in the behavioral science of psychology
2. To provide them with the knowledge and skills for professional growth such as advancement in employment, status, and position
3. To encourage personal growth, self-improvement, intellectual accomplishment, and global awareness
4. To enable individuals to integrate formal academic learning with individual and community problems so that meaningful personalized learning takes place
About the Dissertation:
Many who aspire to the PhD are intimidated by having to produce the dissertation. We understand the potential for anxiety since we went through it ourselves. Having gone through it, we developed a logical step-by-step process at NCU that assists you in completing your dissertation. First, we provide a detailed Dissertation Handbook that explains the NCU process. Next you will complete four dissertation courses that guide you in choosing a topic, documenting its importance to the field, planning the methology for your study, and conducting the research, writing the dissertation, and to the oral defense.
The dissertation is the capstone academic achievement of the PhD. The dissertation is, at its heart, a scholarly documentation of your research. To earn the PhD you must demonstrate the ability, motivation, and commitment; and NCU will provide the mentors and process to assist you to reach this high academic goal.
Admission Requirements:
Admission to the Doctorate degree programs requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. If the bachelor's degree is not in the discipline of the doctorate degree being sought, leveling courses covering the fundamental requirements may be required.
Requirements:
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree requires 81 graduate semester units, including 24 semester units in dissertation preparation and dissertation courses. A maximum of 30 semester units in related graduate courses may be accepted in transfer. A comprehensive assessment is required prior to approval of the dissertation proposal. To satisfy the dissertation requirement, the Learner researches and reports on a topic in such a way as to contribute original research findings to the discipline and the academic community's body of knowledge. The Department offers the following PhD degree program specializations: Industrial/Organizational Psychology; Health Psychology/Behavioral Medicine; and General Psychology. Learners who complete at least 18 graduate semester units in an area of specialization may elect to have the specialization recorded on their transcripts.
Specializations:
To earn a Specialization that will be recorded on your transcript and diploma, a minimum of 18 units must be completed in one of the following areas.
Specializations
General Psychology - The General Psychology degree programs train Learners to work in a variety of settings. These degree 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 degree program was established to allow the Learner maximum flexibility in the direction of their studies. ATTENTION CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS: The following four NCU courses satisfy, in part, California educational training requirements for licensure: 1) PSY5007-Human Sexuality; 2) PSY5011-Clinical Survey of Substance Abuse and Dependence; 3) PSY 5010-Child and Adolescent Psychology/Child Abuse Assessment and Reporting; and 4) PSY5028-Psychology of Violence.
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