Northcentral University

10000 E. University Drive
Prescott Valley , AZ 86314
United States

Institution Overview

Northcentral University: Meeting a Global Need for Quality Online Graduate Education

Northcentral University is a U.S. regionally accredited university with a focus on delivering online Master’s and Doctoral degree programs in business, education, psychology and marriage and family therapy to students and working professionals around the world. As an international community of scholars, we value diversity of thought and action as a strength that allows our academic community to rise above organizational and geographic boundaries and unite through a shared passion for higher education. Our One-to-One teaching model gives you the opportunity to work individually with a member of our 100% doctoral faculty in each of your courses for a personalized learning experience designed to help you apply what you learn to your profession. And with no physical residency requirements, you can be a part of the NCU learning community regardless of your geographic location, as long as you have access to the Internet and fulfill our admissions requirements.

Mission, Vision and Values

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.

WHY NORTHCENTRAL?

Regionally accredited
One-to-One faculty mentored approach
No physical residency requirements
Highly credentialed faculty
Applied experiential learning
Weekly course starts

In addition to regional accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), NCU’s degree programs in the School of Business and Technology Management are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).  NCU was the first accredited online university to feature an ACBSP accredited business school.

Northcentral University is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA) (230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604, 1.800.621.7440, www.ncahlc.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/GEfor more information.

Active programs and specializations may vary. Please contact NCU for current program and specialization offerings.

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