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Northcentral University Ph.D. Psychology Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Northcentral University - Ph.D. - Psychology - Industrial/Organizational Psychology

  
Northcentral University
Ph.D.
Psychology
Industrial/Organizational Psychology 		 
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

Industrial/Organizational Psychology

The Industrial/Organizational Psychology degree program trains Learners to work in a variety of settings. This degree program prepares Learners for research and field experience. Within the industrial and organizational program, the Learner is expected to become competent in theory, research, and applications of psychology as they relate to human behavior in organizations. The degree program emphasizes the contributions of both industrial and organizational psychology to the understanding of people in their world of work. Training is received in conducting basic and applied research, and in the applications of theory and research to organizational and human resource management problems in organizations.
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Northcentral University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and offers 100% degree programs for adult learners to obtain a college education online. You can earn a Bachelor's degree, Master's degree or Doctorate degree in Psychology or Business and Technology Management with the advantages of an online university education. Degree degree program specializations offer timely professional advancement opportunities. Our faculty mentors ensure professional and academic standards are maintained. With one-on-one interaction between Learners and Mentors, you can earn your online degree in the shortest time and at the most economical cost.

At NCU you are treated like the adult you are. NCU provides the professional faculty, support services, and courses; you take responsibility for your own learning.

To support Learner-driven education, our job is to provide an Academic Advisor to help you determine the best degree program and courses to fit your individual, professional and career needs. Once you and your Advisor agree on the initial Degree Plan, you will be assigned your first course Faculty Mentor, a professional in the field, who will provide a course syllabus, help determine your course learning objectives, guide you through the course, provide resources, evaluate your work and progress, and offer feedback and direction until you reach the learning goals for the course. Set a schedule with your Mentor for contact, communication, and consultation. Begin a course anytime; complete a course in 16 weeks or less; then go on to the next course and a new expert Mentor.

You will have a real-live, qualified faculty for every course at NCU who pays attention to your learning needs and progress. Eighty percent of NCU's faculty hold doctorates in the field they mentor. Course communication goes through the Internet, by email, fax, computer audio and video, and asynchronous discussion forums. By making direct connections with your advisor, mentors, support staff, and fellow Learners you will feel part of a global learning community. Connect with them wherever they are around the world. It's your learning experience, so enjoy the challenge.

(Note: Sorry, we don't use canned courses, talking heads, video lectures, programmed instruction, or standardized tests. You deserve better .... and you'll get better at NCU.)

Distance Learners are provided a variety of materials for each course, including a course outline and detailed syllabus, a list of textbooks for the course, and information on how to contact the faculty mentor assigned for the course. The faculty member provides guidance, answers questions, and evaluates the individual Learner's work. Contact between the Learner and the faculty mentor is primarily over the web using the Internet, email, audio, and video.

Regional accreditation is the highest level of accreditation that can be achieved by a college or university in the US. NCU is regionally accredited by:

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