Northcentral University

Northcentral University's School of Psychology offers doctoral, master's, bachelor's, and graduate certificate programs in psychology that emphasize the knowledge, skills, practical application, and values that are integral to the field. Our specializations emphasize improving the human condition through research and practice in a variety of professional settings, such as academia, corporations, mental health organizations and research institutions. From a PhD in General Psychology, to more focused specializations at the master's and doctoral levels, such as Gender Diversity or Health Psychology, the School of Psychology offers a range of education options to help you enhance your career. SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY NEARLY 80% OF 2014 ALUMNI SURVEY * RESPONDENTS FROM THE SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY INDICATE THAT THEY ARE WORKING IN THE FIELD IN WHICH THEY EARNED THEIR DEGREE *The 2014 Alumni Survey results are based on 988 responses from NCU graduates. 13 Program Learning Outcomes The School of Psychology is committed to providing a quality educational experience by establishing program learning outcomes that will help you build and appropriately apply skills related to a relevant knowledge base, research, critical thinking, communication, competencies, and values underlying the field of psychology. Examples of program learning outcomes for psychology degree programs include: PhD in Psychology • Evaluate, interpret, and integrate a knowledge base in psychology. • Assess and evaluate research methods and data analysis and carry out their own research studies. • Utilize professional critical thinking skills to synthesize and evaluate professional knowledge. • Evaluate the use of psychological principles as applied to personal, social, and organizational issues. • Implement ethical principles in research, integrate academic integrity, and respect for diversity into a personal code of honor. • Access, prepare, and evaluate scholarly research.

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